Wallaby midfielder commits to Rugby Australia for two more years
He returned to Australia in 2018, linking up with his home state and the NSW Waratahs where he has developed into a leader and reg…
Kim Ekin
06 Jun 2023, 17:26
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New Zealand U20 squad named for World Championships in South Africa
The New Zealand Under 20 squad has been named ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship later this month.
Kim Ekin
05 Jun 2023, 21:33
'How many memories, how many years have passed': Parisse's retirement message
A week after Sergio Parisse bowed out of professional rugby in front of the Stade Mayol in Toulon, the former Italy captain has sh…
Kim Ekin
05 Jun 2023, 11:52
Young Hurricanes fullback who replaced Payton Spencer stars for New Zealand U20
New Zealand's exciting prodigy Payton Spencer was injured in the first of two warm-up fixtures against the Junior Wallabies but hi…
Kim Ekin
03 Jun 2023, 21:34
'He got baited': Coles credited for Hurricanes' turnaround after squaring up with rival Taylor
The 36-year-old inspired his home side to a 27-26 win over the Crusaders and the feisty No 2 has been credited with sparking a riv…
Kim Ekin
03 Jun 2023, 19:58
'Size, power and speed': Langi Gleeson re-signs with Rugby Australia
The 21-year-old had a breakout year in 2022, making both his Waratahs and Wallabies debuts, the latter in a winning side at Murray…
Kim Ekin
01 Jun 2023, 19:01
Hurricanes announce new head coach for 2024 onward
The 45-year-old will take up his new role at the conclusion of the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season and following the departure…
Kim Ekin
30 May 2023, 0:20
'Can we trust him?': Why Hurricanes' hooker may miss out on All Blacks
The performance has raised question marks for hooker Asafo Aumua, who has been in impressive form this season, around his suitabi…
Kim Ekin
29 May 2023, 18:24
Johnny Sexton headlines list of departing Leinster players
Leinster have confirmed that ten players will be leaving the province at the end of the season, with Ireland captain Johnny Sexton…
Kim Ekin
28 May 2023, 10:33
'We gonna': Stormers were 'cursed' by Joseph Dweba's remarks in viral video
The video has now come back to bite after Munster's 19-14 upset win to claim the URC title in front of 55,000 in Cape Town.
Kim Ekin
27 May 2023, 19:37
'Worse than disappointing': Hurricanes slammed by ex-All Blacks after Blues loss
The Hurricanes 36-25 loss to the Blues had finals-level intensity as both sides lifted emotionally for the derby but wet condition…
Kim Ekin
27 May 2023, 18:31
Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to p…
Kim Ekin
23 May 2023, 18:55
'The fans have been denied': Hurricanes under fire for resting All Blacks
The Hurricanes' decision to rest key All Blacks Tyrel Lomax, Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett for a crunch match with the Chiefs has…
Kim Ekin
21 May 2023, 19:57
Wallabies star Will Skelton praised for welfare-first sportsmanship in European final
An act of selfless sportsmanship by Wallabies star Will Skelton concerning the welfare of Leinster's lock James Ryan has been prai…
Kim Ekin
20 May 2023, 21:05
How a Robbie Deans rivalry is fuelling stellar-cast Japanese final
Frans Ludeke knows Robbie Deans very well. The two-time title-winning coach from Super Rugby has locked horns with the former Crus…
Kim Ekin
18 May 2023, 5:40
Rugby Australia re-signs Wallaby midfielder on one-year extension
Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) have today announced the re-signing of Hunter Paisami until the end of the 20…
Kim Ekin
16 May 2023, 16:59
Anton Lienert-Brown re-signs with NZR and the Chiefs
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown said there was a sense of unfinished business when he put pen to paper on a new deal.
Kim Ekin
15 May 2023, 17:28
How All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens can clinch World Series glory in Toulouse
The 16 men’s and 12 women’s team captains gathered on Wednesday at Port de la Daurade on the bank of the Garonne river ahead o…
Kim Ekin
11 May 2023, 23:12
'Excitement is high': Kiwi-born flyhalf named in Wallaroos squad
Head Coach Jay Tregonning has confirmed his first Wallaroos squad of the 2023 season, with 32 players named ahead of the year's fi…
Kim Ekin
09 May 2023, 19:54
'Shut up and come here': New Zealand ref goes viral after laying down the law
A local referee in New Zealand has gone viral after laying down the law to a lippy player during a grassroots fixture in the New Z…
Kim Ekin
07 May 2023, 21:06
