Ex-All Black winger's revelation on Ruben Love's future with All Blacks
Former All Blacks winger and Hurricanes assistant coach Cory Jane has worked up close with fullback Ruben Love since he joined the…
Ben Smith
29 Jul 2024, 19:54
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Ruben Love called into the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship
Hurricanes fullback Ruben Love has officially been named in the 36-man All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship as the only unc…
Ben Smith
27 Jul 2024, 22:25
Antoine Dupont might be France's greatest player but not yet the world's
When everything is considered and stacked up side-by-side, Antoine Dupont might be France's greatest player of all-time, but certa…
Ben Smith
27 Jul 2024, 22:12
The Antoine Dupont naysayers have made a valid point after his Olympic gold
France superstar Antoine Dupont became an Olympic gold medalist in rugby sevens as France defeated Fiji 28-7, and in Dupont fashio…
Ben Smith
27 Jul 2024, 19:22
New Zealand men off to fast start in Paris with two opening day wins
New Zealand's men sevens team has got off to the perfect start in Paris with two opening day wins over South Africa and Japan.
Ben Smith
24 Jul 2024, 17:37
The All Blacks' answer at openside who can cause issues for South Africa and Argentina
Crusaders loose forward Ethan Blackadder returned to international action as an openside flanker against Fiji as the All Blacks tr…
Ben Smith
23 Jul 2024, 21:51
'Only thing he lacks': Ex-All Blacks say pressure now on Rieko Ioane to deliver
Billy Proctor's breakout performance in his All Blacks debut against Fiji will force incumbent centre Rieko Ioane to up his game a…
Ben Smith
23 Jul 2024, 19:31
England pair crowned the two best global schoolboy rugby prospects in 2024
England U20 pair Jack Bracken and Junior K'poku have been named the top two U18 prospects in the world in 2024 schoolboy rugby.
Ben Smith
23 Jul 2024, 17:25
The All Blacks biggest question marks heading into the Rugby Championship
After a 2-0 series win over England and a resounding victory in America over Fiji, the Scott Robertson era has got off to the perf…
Ben Smith
22 Jul 2024, 23:53
Scott Robertson's verdict on the Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett combination
Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie has started all three Tests as the All Blacks first five under new head coach Scott Robertson.
Ben Smith
22 Jul 2024, 17:22
Scott Robertson hints at Will Jordan return for the All Blacks for Rugby Championship
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has hinted that Will Jordan could make his All Blacks return soon as they prepare for the Ru…
Ben Smith
21 Jul 2024, 19:14
Ardie Savea signs with Moana Pasifika
Reigning World Player of the Year Ardie Savea has signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Ben Smith
21 Jul 2024, 0:44
Mick Byrne on what went wrong for Fiji in heavy loss to All Blacks
Fiji's head coach Mick Byrne was always expecting a "tough night" against the All Blacks as they succumbed to a 47-5 loss in San D…
Ben Smith
20 Jul 2024, 23:32
'Won't win World Cups like that': Rassie Erasmus on the Andre Esterhuizen red card
Returning midfielder Andre Esterhuizen was sin binned after just two minutes for a pressure tackle on Portugese centre Jose Lima.
Ben Smith
20 Jul 2024, 21:56
Joe Schmidt on Wallabies' flyer Filipo Daugunu's 'unlucky' red card
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt believes that winger Filipo Daugunu was "unlucky" with his red card against Georgia.
Ben Smith
20 Jul 2024, 20:13
'It’s a mental thing': Joe Schmidt on the Wallabies' flyhalf issues
The Wallabies are no closer to finding their long-term No 10 after the July series with head coach Joe Schmidt admitting they will…
Ben Smith
20 Jul 2024, 19:50
'Might be a better 13': All Blacks' new centre gem uncovered against Fiji
The All Blacks had six new debutants against Fiji but just one new starter in centre Billy Proctor, who wore the No 13 jersey for …
Ben Smith
20 Jul 2024, 18:51
Six starters from the Drua named in Fiji team to take on the All Blacks
After making the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs for the first time in their history, the Fijian Drua have been rewarded with 12 nati…
Ben Smith
17 Jul 2024, 23:23
Why Scott Robertson isn't worried about fielding six rookies against Fiji
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson isn't worried about the lack of Test experience in his bench for Fiji after naming six total…
Ben Smith
17 Jul 2024, 20:44
All Black Richie Mo'unga's verdict on Wallabies star recruit Joseph Sua'ali'i
All Black first five Richie Mo'unga was able to get up close with the Wallabies latest recruit Joseph Sua'ali'i at NSW Blues' Orig…
Ben Smith
17 Jul 2024, 18:39
