'There are bigger things that are more critical than us playing in a rugby game'
England's George Ford recalls the impact Super Typhoon Hagibis had on last autumn’s World Cup as covid-19’s spread causes chao…
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06 Mar 2020, 4:19
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The Blues 'big mover' putting pressure on Beauden Barrett
Gone are the days when Blues players virtually selected themselves providing their form was adequate, meaning Beauden Barrett has …
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05 Mar 2020, 23:18
Meet the young Reds playmaker tasked with taking down the Crusaders
A former Australia U20 star will go head-to-head with All Blacks pivot Richie Mo'unga in Christchurch tonight.
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05 Mar 2020, 22:29
Waratahs set for major blow as Kurtley Beale eyed up by French club
The Waratahs are set for a major blow in the wake of reports that Kurtley Beale is close to signing a deal in France.
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05 Mar 2020, 19:56
'One of a kind': Kalyn Ponga backed by cross-code Wallabies star to push for All Blacks
A triple-code Wallabies star believes NRL youngster Kalyn Ponga has all the attributes required to flourish in rugby union if he c…
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05 Mar 2020, 19:23
Highlanders hand Ngane Punivai a debut in the midfield while Dillon Hunt takes over from injured captain
Ash Dixon and Aaron Smith will co-captain the Highlanders against the Bulls on Saturday night in the absence of regular squad Capt…
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05 Mar 2020, 19:01
Opportunity comes knocking for Akira Ioane
After five long weeks, Akira Ioane is finally set to start for his improving team - he'll run on for the first whistle against the…
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05 Mar 2020, 15:18
World Rugby set to take action over tries scored at the butt of the post - reports
Safety concerns have been raised over the winter about players trying to score at the butt of the goalpost.
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05 Mar 2020, 14:19
Gloucester confirm capture of Aussie backrow Reid
Gloucester Rugby’s planning for next season continues with the news that Australian flanker Jordy Reid will join the club this s…
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05 Mar 2020, 12:20
Why Wayne Pivac has every confidence in Liam Williams after 20-week layoff
The Scarlets wing has not played since Wales beat World Cup quarter-final opponents France on October 20, suffering an ankle probl…
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05 Mar 2020, 12:12
The stats behind struggling Zebre's logic in extending contracts of a dozen forwards
The Italian franchise have just two wins from a dozen outings in this season’s Guinness PRO14, but pack statistics have resulted…
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05 Mar 2020, 10:36
A 17-year-old South African teenage sensation has been snapped up by Edinburgh
Currently attending Stellenbosch’s Paul Roos Gymnasium School, Jordan Venter will link-up with the Scottish capital club in Dece…
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05 Mar 2020, 9:59
Six Nations finally issue statement on status of Italy vs England match
The March 14 match scheduled for Rome has been subject to much speculation and the tournament organisers have given an update.
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05 Mar 2020, 9:34
Leicester have their say about possibly facing coronavirus concern Mako Vunipola
Vunipola and younger brother Billy recently flew back from Tonga and spent a short period in Hong Kong’s international airport, …
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05 Mar 2020, 9:05
Eddie Jones still smarting 13 months after loss in Cardiff
A year ago England were powering towards the Grand Slam as they followed up emphatic victories over Ireland and France by building…
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05 Mar 2020, 8:44
Two more PRO14 games in Italy are postponed due to coronavirus
A pair of round 13 fixtures - Zebre vs Ospreys and Benetton vs Ulster - were postponed last weekend and that number has now increa…
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05 Mar 2020, 8:24
Sean O'Brien set to make his London Irish debut
The ex-Ireland back row last played when chosen for Leinster to start in their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to Saracens las…
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05 Mar 2020, 7:47
Sale confirm World Cup winner de Jager is set for Friday night debut
The Manchester club's new signing needed two shoulder operations in 2019, the second coming after making a tackle on England No8 B…
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05 Mar 2020, 7:31
Saracens issue new statement regarding coronavirus
Saracens have issued a fresh statement on the potential effects of the coronavirus on upcoming fixtures.
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05 Mar 2020, 7:18
Wales make four changes to their team to face England
Beaten by Ireland and France in their most recent outings, the defending champions have changed things up ahead of Saturday's trip…
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05 Mar 2020, 7:10
