Secret ballot thrown out as World Rugby shakes up RWC bid process
World Rugby were heavily criticised when France won the right to host the 2023 World Cup and they have now revised the bid process…
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24 Nov 2020, 8:59
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Ireland issue squad update ahead of Georgia, includes call-up for uncapped Ulster forward
Ireland had some Nations Cup injury concerns heading to England and they have come out of the Twickenham defeat with some more. …
Online Editors
24 Nov 2020, 3:48
8 new caps in 24-strong Maori squad, recall for ex-All Black Messam
The Maori All Blacks have included 8 new faces in their squad for their December 5 game, but there are also a few throwbacks to ti…
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24 Nov 2020, 3:28
'That's Farrell's DNA'- The area of the game that England's captain is 'world class' above the rest
Following England's dominant win over Ireland in the Autumn Nations Cup, lock Maro Itoje won all the praise for his standout defen…
Online Editors
23 Nov 2020, 23:05
'You never know': Former All Blacks skipper teases new Super Rugby head coach role
Former All Blacks captain and Blues assistant coach Tana Umaga won't rule it out either a soon-to-be-vacant Super Rugby coaching g…
Online Editors
23 Nov 2020, 22:36
'Just make it about rugby': Why there continues to be a disconnect between players and fans
Speaking on this week's episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Super Rugby players Bryn Hall and James Parsons revealed they've faced…
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23 Nov 2020, 21:50
Son of Wallabies legend set for Super Rugby after signing long-term deal with Queensland Reds
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced the Queensland Reds have signed teenage flyhalf Tom Lynagh - son of Wallabies…
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23 Nov 2020, 17:03
Revealed - 26-man Moana Pasifika squad named to take on Maori All Blacks
The first ever Moana Pasifika squad has been named by head coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga, who will play the showcase match against t…
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23 Nov 2020, 12:26
South Africa forced to go cap in hand to World Rugby
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit rugby in South Africa so badly that SA Rugby was forced into knocking on World Rugby’s door to ask…
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23 Nov 2020, 7:51
Maro Itoje signs for Roc Nation Sports
Maro Itoje has become the latest rugby athlete to sign for Roc Nation Sports, musician Jay-Z's sports management company.
Online Editors
23 Nov 2020, 5:24
'He doesn't believe that': All Blacks boss Ian Foster weighs in on Sam Cane's comments
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has addressed comments made by Sam Cane following the team's loss to Argentina, standing by his captai…
Online Editors
22 Nov 2020, 15:22
'They told us to act like it was a war, to show them that we were ready for a good fight'
The emergence of Sébastien Chabal from nowhere to become the biggest star at World Cup 2007 with France is recounted in this book…
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22 Nov 2020, 2:33
'Just smile and walk away' - The All Blacks won't get drawn in by 'jesting' Pumas says Foster
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has asked for his side to implement a 'smile and walk away' approach to dealing with opposition jestin…
Online Editors
21 Nov 2020, 21:35
'Ate us alive' - England's win ended the Itoje vs Ryan debate as fans crown the winner the future Lions captain
One fan was in disbelief about the assertion of Ryan as the next captain of the British & Irish Lions, with the Irish lock 'not a …
Online Editors
21 Nov 2020, 20:31
'Pablo Matera is the best captain in the world' - Young fan in tears after 'class act' moment from Pumas skipper
The race for the Tri Nations title has taken another dramatic turn again this weekend after Argentina rallied back from nine-point…
Online Editors
21 Nov 2020, 19:24
Wallabies accused of 'taking the bait' by responding to Pumas 'dirty little tricks'
Matera has been widely criticised for pulling the hair of the Wallaby hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa during the boring 15-all Tri-Nat…
Online Editors
21 Nov 2020, 16:59
All Blacks back in pole position unless Los Pumas can do the unthinkable
Following back-to-back losses to Australia and Argentina, New Zealand were suddenly staring down the barrel of a second successive…
Online Editors
21 Nov 2020, 16:19
'Sensational' - England's Jonny May steals first half show with 80m solo try
England's Jonny May in full flight is undoubtedly one of world rugby's most majestic sights, and when the winger is on form, one o…
Online Editors
21 Nov 2020, 9:47
The next PRO14 record Leinster look set to topple
The three unbeaten Irish club sides will be looking to extend their run of form as the PRO14 Championship moves into round seven w…
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21 Nov 2020, 7:28
Baird returns to Leinster starting XV as Leavy swaps flanks
Ireland prospect Ryan Baird is set for his first start for Leinster since recovering from injury, as he is named in Leo Cullen's s…
Online Editors
21 Nov 2020, 6:26
