'Political selection': Eddie Jones makes sensational Marcus Smith claim
Former England head coach Eddie Jones has tabled a startling theory on why new coach Steve Borthwick flip-flopped between flyhalve…
Kim Ekin
21 Mar 2023, 21:23
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The former All Black halfback that Cam Roigard is drawing comparisons with
Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard has made a name for himself with regular Super Rugby game time as veteran TJ Perenara recovers fro…
Kim Ekin
20 Mar 2023, 15:40
'Just a difficult situation': Spotlight on Tuivasa-Sheck's defence after Crusaders loss
Blues midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's defensive technique has come under the spotlight in the wake of the Blues 34-28 loss to the…
Kim Ekin
19 Mar 2023, 20:57
'We just don't want to see these red cards': Clive Woodward weighs in on Steward's red
Sir Clive Woodward has been left impressed with England's turnaround after being left 'in shock' last week and has offered his tak…
Kim Ekin
19 Mar 2023, 2:12
'Just heartbreak for them': Crusaders defence praised for two key plays against Blues
Former All Black Jeff Wilson and ex-Black Fern Honey Hireme have praised the efforts of the Crusaders defence which proved critica…
Kim Ekin
18 Mar 2023, 17:58
Super Rugby Aupiki teams named for semifinals
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.
Kim Ekin
17 Mar 2023, 20:42
Injury-riddled Highlanders name team to take on Force
Sunday afternoon rugby makes a rare appearance on the Highlanders calendar with a game against the Western Force in Invercargill.
Kim Ekin
16 Mar 2023, 20:15
Minimal changes as the Drua eye another big win
Following their historic win over the defending champion Crusaders, the Fijian Drua have announced an unchanged 23-man player grou…
Kim Ekin
16 Mar 2023, 17:38
O'Connor to start as Reds host dangerous Drua
Jock Campbell will also return to the run-on team at fullback, with the Queensland forward pack remaining unchanged after last wee…
Kim Ekin
16 Mar 2023, 16:38
Crusaders midfielder commits to New Zealand Rugby until 2025
All Blacks back David Havili has his sights set on more success in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until th…
Kim Ekin
15 Mar 2023, 16:10
'Complete blame': Thompson opens up on World Cup final loss that still haunts
England winger Lydia Thompson has opened up about the distressing World Cup final loss to New Zealand last November.
Kim Ekin
15 Mar 2023, 15:41
Report: Glut of international wingers looking to land French deals with Top 14 clubs
A French media report suggests Jack Nowell is the first of a flux of wingers looking to land in the Top 14 next season.
Kim Ekin
15 Mar 2023, 14:41
'Sick of hearing about it': Australia's rugby players fed up with Eddie Jones' flirtation
One of Australia's top player agents has come out with frustrations levelled at incoming Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones.
Kim Ekin
14 Mar 2023, 23:08
'These boys are straight from the island': A year in the gym has bulked up the Drua
Drua assistant coach Glen Jackson said the win was 'everything' for the island with some fans likening the result to Fiji beating …
Kim Ekin
14 Mar 2023, 0:09
Crusaders suffer loss as All Black prop ruled out for the season
Tighthead prop Fletcher Newell has succumbed to a foot injury suffered against the Chiefs and will miss the rest of the season.
Kim Ekin
13 Mar 2023, 20:24
'Rugby really needs to get its own house in order': Rabbitohs hit back over rugby's raid
South Sydney Rabbitohs have hit back at the rival code after suggestions that Eddie Jones was interested in their star Origin rep.
Kim Ekin
12 Mar 2023, 23:16
Rugby Australia responds to World Rugby's new tackle trials
Rugby Australia has confirmed its intention to work with World Rugby on a global law trial reducing the legal height of the tackle…
Kim Ekin
12 Mar 2023, 20:45
The All Blacks injury list just three rounds into Super Rugby
Round three of Super Rugby Pacific took a toll for the New Zealand sides as a number of All Blacks were forced from the field in t…
Kim Ekin
12 Mar 2023, 18:46
Ex-All Black fullback backs Shaun Stevenson for a call-up
Chiefs fullback Shaun Stevenson has received the endorsement of former All Black fullback Israel Dagg for a potential call up in 2…
Kim Ekin
12 Mar 2023, 16:04
All Black first five set for Hurricanes debut against the Blues
The Hurricanes have named their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Kim Ekin
08 Mar 2023, 16:59
