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One-cap All Black set for injury return as Hawke's Bay name side to face Canterbury

Hawke's Bay will welcome back Gareth Evans from lengthy spell on the sidelines when the Magpies host Canterbury in Napier on Satur…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 21:24

Canterbury forced to make 10 changes for Hawke's Bay encounter following Shield loss

Number 8 Whetukamokamo Douglas will lead a fresh-looking line up for Canterbury’s round 3 Mitre 10 Cup clash against Hawke’s B…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 20:21

Tasman Mako reveal loaded line up despite All Blacks absences for top of the table clash

Tasman may have been robbed of four All Blacks, but that hasn't stopped them from naming an experienced side laden with Super Rugb…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 20:04

Stuart Hogg's horror Dublin mishap: 'You don't get banter when you're reading it online'

Eight months after his try-scoring mishap in Dublin with Scotland, Stuart Hogg has revisited that galling moment in an extensive i…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 13:21

Non-neutral referees for Bledisloe Cup; Nigel Owens and Joy Neville make Test history

World Rugby's Test referee appointments are out, with a particular interest in the Nigel Owens milestone and what is happening in …

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 10:08

Leicester contract rebel Noel Reid suspended after red card on Agen debut

One of five contract rebels who left Leicester in July, Noel Reid had a debut to forget for Agen and he has now been suspended for…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 9:43

Wales midfielder Jonathan Davies set to play his first match in 47 weeks

It was November when Jonathan Davies hurt his knee playing for Wales against New Zealand at the World Cup but he is now fit again …

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 9:04

Bristol include Radradra to face Bordeaux, the club he helped reach the Challenge Cup knockout stages

Semi Radradra has been unstoppable since joining Bristol during the summer and he now faces former club Bordeaux on Friday in Euro…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 7:58

Rob Kearney's open letter to Leinster and Irish rugby: 'I have lived the dream of every 5-year-old boy'

Rob Kearney has confirmed in a near 1,000-word open letter the end of his Ireland and Leinster career but the 34-year-old is poise…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 7:21

Rob Howley breaks his silence after betting scandal - reports

Twelve months since he was sent home from the World Cup in disgrace, former Wales assistant Rob Howley has finally spoken about hi…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 6:47

Laporte, Altrad released from police custody after 2 days of questioning

France rugby president Bernard Laporte has run into trouble trying to get re-elected, namely getting taken into police custody thi…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 4:38

'No one could hit you harder than Schalk Burger': Liam Messam opens up about the ferocity of professional rugby

Writing in his column on The XV, former All Blacks backrower Liam Messam, has echoed his old teammate Dan Carter's comments from l…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 3:09

'It certainly didn't come as any surprise to the other unions': SANZAAR bemused by comments out of New Zealand

Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos has responded to New Zealand Rugby's complaint about the newly released Rugby Championship sc…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 23:04

'Would be mad not to have Hooper as captain': Wallabies captain's reappointment draws mixed reaction

After months of speculation about his future, Michael Hooper has been re-appointed as the captain of the Wallabies under Dave Renn…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 21:46

'We haven't agreed to this schedule': NZR sucker-punched by Rugby Championship announcement

Following the announcement of The Rugby Championship schedule for 2020, which will be hosted in Australia, New Zealand Rugby have …

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 19:20

Venues and dates confirmed for The Rugby Championship - including unannounced late finish

SANZAAR and tournament hosts, Rugby Australia, have announced the match schedule and venues for The Rugby Championship 2020. The e…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 19:19

Bermuda World Tens the launchpad for 2021 series that hopes to become T20 of rugby

The business of rugby is under fire around the world due to the pandemic but that hasn't stopped the ambitious launch of next mont…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 15:06

PRO14 to stage Monday night fixtures for the first time

Faced with a heavy Test calendar, PRO14 officials are ready to improvise and stage fixtures on Monday nights for the first time. …

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 10:07

Wales keep two games at home this autumn but still have hopes of London calling

With hopes in Wales of accomodating fans dashed by Tuesday's UK Government announcement, they have firmed up stadium details for t…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 8:46

Ex-England prop Alex Corbisiero is battling cancer again

It was March when former England prop Alex Corbisiero revealed he had battled testicular cancer and he is now battling the disease…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 6:44
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