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'A very challenging time': New Zealand Rugby set to lay off 50 percent of staff - report

As the economic pinch of coronavirus continues to make itself felt, New Zealand Rugby is reportedly set to let go of 50 percent of…

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Online Editors
07 May 2020, 19:23

Wesley Fofana finally has his say about his unexplained World Cup walkout

The France midfielder refused to talk at the airport in Japan before he left, suggesting he would bide his time before telling his…

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Online Editors
07 May 2020, 5:39

Agustin Pichot poised to take drastic action following World Rugby defeat - reports

The Argentine secured 23 of the available 51 votes, but he is believed to be frustrated by the stifled progress in the game.

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Online Editors
07 May 2020, 4:51

Is a boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Sonny Bill Williams seriously on the cards?

A Melbourne boxing promoter is attempting to bring Mike Tyson to Australia - and Sonny Bill Williams could be his opponent.

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 22:13

New Zealand Super Rugby return gets the green light, derbies confirmed

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that professional rugby and netball will resume at COVI…

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 21:53

Non-contact rugby could be the short-term solution in England

Plans are being drawn up for rugby union in England to be played without scrummaging, tackling and mauling next season to increase…

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 18:10

Super Rugby rumours aplenty: return date looms, a potential venue and players returning from Japan?

Super Rugby games could be played on Sundays and the All Blacks are lining up a three-test series against Australia at the end of …

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 17:54

Mike Ford handed revised role at Leicester following recruitment of new attack coach

With Steve Borthwick soon to arrive at Welford Road as head coach and Geordan Murphy moving up to become director of rugby, there …

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 12:33

No more than 167 people will be able to attend closed doors matches

World Rugby have published an in-depth 29-page document for a return to rugby around the world, including a breakdown on who would…

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 9:15

Geordan Murphy: World Cup-winning Walters a 'game-changer' for Leicester

The Welshman carved out a niche at Munster as head of physical performance where he encountered Rassie Erasmus, who then brought h…

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 7:57

Messy Wednesday ends with temporary replacement appointed for Raelene Castle

An ex-Australia schoolboys representative, Rob Clarke returns to temporarily succeed Castle after stepping out of rugby administra…

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 4:32

All Blacks coach Ian Foster fronts captaincy implications for Sam Whitelock and Ardie Savea

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has confronted the two major questions following Sam Cane's appointment as national captain.

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 1:28

'Munster vs the Crusaders sounds pretty cool': Sam Whitelock eager for cross-hemisphere club clashes

As the rugby fraternity prepares itself for a global alignment on the international scene, Sam Whitelock has revealed he would lik…

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Online Editors
06 May 2020, 0:57

Wallabies are enemy numero uno for All Blacks in 2020

The new-look All Blacks leadership duo of coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane fully expect a Bledisloe Cup series against the Wa…

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Online Editors
05 May 2020, 21:14

'I was distraught': Richie McCaw reveals the time he denied Dan Carter a world record

Richie McCaw has revealed the one time he denied his former All Blacks teammate Dan Carter the chance at breaking a world record.

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Online Editors
05 May 2020, 19:09

Graham Rowntree's son among six academy players to move up the ranks at Leicester

Ex-England and Lions prop Graham - who now coaches at Munster - played nearly 400 times for Leicester between 1990 and 2007 as par…

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Online Editors
05 May 2020, 12:04

Mapletoft exits Harlequins less than a year after swapping roles

After nine years with Harlequins as backs coach, attack coach and head coach, Mapletoft decided in 2019 to step away from the firs…

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Online Editors
05 May 2020, 10:18

The powerhouse midfield combination Dean Ryan is about to recruit at Dragons

Heading into his second summer at the Welsh club, Dean Ryan is busy on the recruitment front with Nick Tompkins and Joe Tomane the…

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Online Editors
05 May 2020, 9:41

Aled Walters' exit the latest change to cup-winning Springboks staff

Aled Walters joined Rassie Erasmus as his head of athletic performance in 2018 after initially working with the South African Worl…

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Online Editors
05 May 2020, 9:24

Steve Diamond scolds 'gang' looking to form breakaway players union

Upwards of 100 Gallagher Premiership players have allegedly shown interest in joining the union that England and Leicester prop El…

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Online Editors
05 May 2020, 7:36
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