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'It's important for the social and mental health of New Zealand... we have a moral obligation to get it going'

The possibility of rugby returning has kept the players and staff at the Crusaders upbeat despite the knowledge they can't go for …

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Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 5:42

All Blacks boss Ian Foster in self-isolation amid coronavirus outbreak

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed he is in self-isolation after cutting a trip to the Northern Hemisphere short.

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Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 1:51

Could the Western Force return to face Australian Super Rugby clubs?

Could Australia's strict new travel restrictions help pave the way for the Force to return to the Australian Super Rugby scene?

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Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 0:11

July international window in significant doubt as PRO14 cancels its tournament final

New Zealand Rugby, among other organisations, is facing another significant blow as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak ha…

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 21:40

Former All Black Byron Kelleher learns fate following arrest in Auckland

The 57-cap halfback, who played his last test for New Zealand in 2007 and retired from all rugby in 2012, had his case called this…

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 18:10

IRFU's grassroots season is over with immediate effect

IRFU officials initially arranged for a two-week call-off last week through to March 29, but Irish government action in combating …

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 16:28

Coronavirus scare for Crusaders players

Crusaders players may have been in contact with a Sydney University player who tested positive to Covid-19.

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 15:49

Statement: Guinness PRO14 season suspended 'indefinitely'

Celtic Rugby DAC have taken the decision to suspend the Guinness PRO14 season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 14:42

'It is freakish... it's terrible' - RWC finalist duo out for months

Stormers coach John Dobson has lamented the "traumatic" injuries suffered by his Springbok World Cup final stars this Super Rugby …

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 12:53

One French coach's radical solution for completing the Top 14 season

With no date set for the resumption the French league, Philippe Saint-Andre of eighth place Montpellier doesn’t believe the rema…

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 12:42

MLR have just binned their entire season

The American league had initially announced last week it was taking a 30-day suspension to determine next steps in regard to the c…

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 10:40

World Rugby set to scrap U20s Championship due to be hosted by Italy

This year’s age-grade championship was due to take place in the northern part of Italy from June 28 to July 18, but it has falle…

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 8:42

Funeral directors reveal restrictions for Matthew Watkins farewell service

The ex-Wales midfielder, who won 18 caps between 2003 and 2006, died earlier this month at the age of 41 after being diagnosed wit…

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 6:51

Ex-All Black Byron Kelleher arrested in Auckland

The troubled 57-cap half-back, who played his last Test for New Zealand in 2007 and retired from all rugby in 2012, is facing char…

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Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 5:30

New Zealand's Super Rugby substitute takes another blow

The latest announcements from the New Zealand government could undermine any chances that New Zealand Rugby had of setting up a co…

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Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 23:01

All Blacks coaches still planning for July Test series

Despite the uncertainty around the immediate future of international fixtures, the All Blacks won't let coronavirus stop them from…

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Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 16:38

Welsh Rugby Union braced for substantial financial losses

All rugby in Wales has been suspended by the WRU until the end of this month following the coronavirus outbreak.

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Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 16:34

'Is touching someone in an inappropriate area three times worse than punching someone in the head?'

The former England flanker believes the punishments are ‘out of kilter’.

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Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 16:19

'As things developed, we got an email from Rob Baxter saying not to come in'

These are interesting times for all of us, but for Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson, he has plenty to ponder as the world lo…

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Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 11:17

SA Rugby issues update on potential alternatives to Super and PRO14 rugby

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has confirmed the national rugby body is in ongoing discussions with stakeholders about a number of compet…

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Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 8:33
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