Kim Ekin

'Greatest non-catch ever': Hurricanes star Ruben Love stuns in cricket match

The aerial grab saw Love launch from inside the oval, flying back to snag Gareth Hopkins' six with one hand. Unfortunately there w…

Kim Ekin

20 Jan 2024, 16:16

Details announced of historic first-ever Women's British and Irish Lions tour

The British & Irish Lions has today announced details for the first-ever Lions Women’s Tour to travel to New Zealand in Septembe…

Kim Ekin

16 Jan 2024, 4:16

'Complete brain fade': Crazy in-goal pass ends in disaster for Stormers

In the Champions Cup clash between the Stormers against Sale, winger Leolin Zas went from hero to zero after his audacious in-goal…

Kim Ekin

13 Jan 2024, 15:38

Super Rugby Aupiki 2024 draw revealed

Matat?, Chiefs Manawa, Hurricanes Poua and the nib Blues will play a full home and away schedule before the top two teams meet in …

Kim Ekin

04 Dec 2023, 23:19

‘Irish d***head’: Warren Gatland reveals his troll's 'sinister' ongoing campaign

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has revealed how he was the subjected to an ongoing trolling campaign as recent as this year's Rug…

Kim Ekin

02 Dec 2023, 21:17

The 14 World Cup finalists to watch in Japan this season

Seven of the Springboks and seven of the All Blacks are returning to action as Japan’s League One kicks off in Tokyo.

Kim Ekin

01 Dec 2023, 19:38

'Nearly men': Ian Foster's All Black legacy as head coach

The All Blacks under head coach Ian Foster will be remembered as the "nearly men" after a turbulent four years culminated in a one…

Kim Ekin

27 Nov 2023, 21:36

The French response to Alun Wyn Jones' last ever game for Toulon

Retiring Welsh great Alun Wyn Jones has been farewelled from professional rugby in winning fashion after Toulon snatched a late 30…

Kim Ekin

18 Nov 2023, 21:56

Pollard to make first post-World Cup start as host of Test players return to Prem

Handre Pollard is set to make his first post-Rugby World Cup start for Leicester Tigers as a host of Test players return to action…

Kim Ekin

10 Nov 2023, 8:57

Tana Umaga calls out 'bandwagon' All Black fans for treatment of Foster

Former All Black captain and legendary midfielder Tana Umaga has expressed his disappointment at how head coach Ian Foster has bee…

Kim Ekin

17 Oct 2023, 23:56

What the All Blacks' 2007 World Cup exit can teach Ireland

Sporting history is rich with the tales of teams who suffered a heart-wrenching loss, took the lessons and went on to become world…

Kim Ekin

17 Oct 2023, 23:35

The odd stat that all World Cup quarter-final losers had in common

Each of the four Rugby World Cup quarter-finals provided absorbing and close contests as the top four sides clashed on one side an…

Kim Ekin

16 Oct 2023, 23:39

'It does feel unfair': Irish rugby pundits on whether they deserve the choker tag

After a tough 28-24 quarter-final exit at the hands of New Zealand, Ireland has been left to swallow a bitter pill after being the…

Kim Ekin

15 Oct 2023, 15:56

Opinion

Where Mark Telea’s absence will hurt the All Blacks the most

A breach in team protocol has landed Mark Telea a stint on the sideline for the All Blacks’ biggest Test in four years.

Kim Ekin

13 Oct 2023, 0:51

Report: Eddie Jones expected to quit Wallabies job

The UK paper has followed reports from Japan that stated contract negotiations were underway during the Wallabies failed Rugby Wor…

Kim Ekin

11 Oct 2023, 18:59

Rassie Erasmus sends another loaded tweet towards the All Blacks and Foster

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus' active week on Twitter has continued after sharing a post seemingly aimed at the All …

Kim Ekin

05 Oct 2023, 14:46

Irish pundit calls for Italy to be axed from Six Nations to make way for South Africa

Irish TV commentator and rugby reporter Hugh Cahill has called for Italy to be axed from the Six Nations following their 96-17 def…

Kim Ekin

30 Sep 2023, 13:11

Opinion

Los Pumas player ratings vs Chile | Rugby World Cup 2023

Los Pumas have scored a comfortable 59-5 victory over Chile in Nantes. Who were the best performers for Argentina?

Kim Ekin

30 Sep 2023, 11:12

Ex-All Black Jeff Wilson rejects idea of Springboks-Ireland rematch in the final

Former All Black Jeff Wilson has bluntly rejected the suggestion that the Rugby World Cup final will be contested by Ireland and S…

Kim Ekin

27 Sep 2023, 10:58

Tonga's ex-All Black handed ban for shot on Finn Russell

Tonga No 8 and former All Black Vaea Fifita's World Cup is essentially over after being handed a suspension after a red card again…

Kim Ekin

27 Sep 2023, 10:06