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The team of Online Editors at RugbyPass keep you up to the minute with all the very latest breaking rugby news.

Crusaders' name dual All Blacks captains in final pre-season hit-out

The Crusaders travel north today, ahead of their rescheduled pre-season fixture against the Blues and Chiefs tomorrow afternoon. T…

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Online Editors
18 Feb 2021, 18:23

Eddie Jones looking to learn from study into Austrian football team Salzburg as England lack aggression behind closed doors

Eddie Jones believes England’s lack of aggression at the start of their Six Nations title defence may be the result of playing m…

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Online Editors
17 Feb 2021, 20:47

'This issue is the greatest threat to the worldwide game': new group urges World Rugby to act on concussions

A group of retired rugby internationals, medics, administrators and academics has sent an open letter to World Rugby pressing for …

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Online Editors
17 Feb 2021, 19:45

'This is a real lifeline': Blues to play game of three halves against Chiefs and Crusaders

The Blues' Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign is back on track after having to cancel a pre-season game against the Crusaders set for E…

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Online Editors
17 Feb 2021, 17:58

'We called the journalists fans with keyboards, and he created the idea of circling the All Blacks during their haka'

England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed much of his coaching philosophies, his life journey, some of his tactics and provided …

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Online Editors
17 Feb 2021, 16:55

'Challenging': Blues training from home with pre-season on hold

The Blues players are having to train from their homes under level three restrictions as they face the prospect of heading into th…

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Online Editors
15 Feb 2021, 18:20

'He is going to be one of the most highly rated wingers in world rugby' - Louis Rees-Zammit put on the same level as Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe after Wales win

Welsh winger Louis Rees-Zammit has sent social media into a frenzy, with some calling him a Lions bolter after the 20-year-old sco…

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Online Editors
13 Feb 2021, 20:36

Hurricanes name Ardie Savea as captain for 2021 Super Rugby season

Ardie Savea has been named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

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Online Editors
11 Feb 2021, 16:53

'The last third of my career': All Blacks star Brodie Retallick reveals surprise retirement plan

Brodie Retallick has indicated his days in an All Blacks jersey are numbered as a return to New Zealand rugby looms.

Online Editors
Online Editors
09 Feb 2021, 16:44

Former All Black Richard Kahui dots down twice in Western Force pre-season match with Brumbies

The Western Force’s first hit-out for 2021 saw a number of new recruits stake their claim for a starting spot in next week’s s…

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Online Editors
09 Feb 2021, 15:32

Rugby's most prominent figures call for calm over Billy Burns' mistake as Irish flyhalf is swamped on social media

Ireland's replacement flyhalf Billy Burns came on with his side chasing the lead in the final quarter of their Six Nations clash i…

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Online Editors
08 Feb 2021, 20:53

New Zealand's form winger of 2020 not getting complacent ahead of new campaign

Mark Telea debuted for North Harbour in 2016, but it wasn't until last year that the 24-year-old was finally playing consistently …

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Online Editors
03 Feb 2021, 23:17

'He's come back a big boy': The late All Blacks addition that's set for a massive season with the Crusaders

Before the 2020 test season kicked off, Crusaders prop George Bower was probably on few rugby fans' radars. Even now, there are pr…

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Online Editors
03 Feb 2021, 21:29

Chudley becomes second player in a week to leave Bath for Worcester

Christian Judge isn't the only Bath player to sign this week for Worcester as Will Chudley will also make the move for the 2021/22…

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Online Editors
03 Feb 2021, 11:36

Dates confirmed for rescheduled women's and U20s Six Nations

There was much disappointment last month when the women's and U20s Six Nations tournaments were postponed but they have now been r…

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Online Editors
03 Feb 2021, 9:54

Struggling Gloucester replace James Hanson with new signing Santiago Socino

It was December 2017 when Australian James Hanson joined Gloucester but he has now been replaced by new signing Santiago Socino.

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Online Editors
03 Feb 2021, 5:18

New multi-million dollar offer could change the face of the game in New Zealand as tech investors seek piece of All Blacks pie

New Zealand Rugby has received a $465 million offer from US technology investment giants Silver Lake for a 15 per cent share of co…

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Online Editors
02 Feb 2021, 23:45

'It was honestly the most disgusting thing I've ever seen in rugby': Three-year ban dished out for on-field 'thuggery'

A club rugby side has been banned from a sevens tournament for the next three years after a brawl sent an opponent to hospital in …

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Online Editors
02 Feb 2021, 21:26

Sonny Bill Williams missing from all-star lineup as new Australian commentary team unveiled ahead of Super Rugby AU

Contrary to reports last month, Sonny Bill Williams hasn't been included in an all-star commentary lineup by Australian broadcaste…

Online Editors
Online Editors
02 Feb 2021, 20:51

'It was frustrating': Chiefs star Lachlan Boshier opens up on last year's All Blacks omission

Star Chiefs flanker Lachlan Boshier has opened up on his omission from last year's All Blacks squad following a raft of compelling…

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Online Editors
02 Feb 2021, 18:48
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