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Rugby Australia boss says a Pacific Island Super Rugby team based in Auckland would be 'madness'

A professional Pasifika franchise that is set to be based out of Auckland has become the instant new battleground between New Zeal…

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 22:26

'Please stop' - Wellington crowd criticised by anti-boo brigade online for their treatment of Beauden Barrett

This expected response did not go down well with overseas fans, who lambasted the Wellington crowd for their efforts calling them …

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 18:51

Rugby player (19) dies in France after being struck down by rare illness during training

USBPA Rugby in France have confirmed the death of 19-year-old prop Nicolas Gigot, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday m…

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 16:29

'Let those people keep disrespecting my name, because I'm going to turn up every week'

Hurricanes centre Ngani Laumape fired off at his critics following his game-breaking performance against the Blues in Super Rugby …

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 14:36

The 15 Springboks that have returned to South Africa in the last 12 months

Most of South Africa’s top teams have been bolstered by loads of Springbok experience as some big names have decided to return h…

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 11:28

'The culture at Saracens is second to none, that's evident for everyone to see'

Despite Saracens' dramatic fall from grace and many branding the North London side cheats, England second row Maro Itoje claims th…

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 6:34

Lions unveil unique South Africa twist to their traditional behind the scenes documentary in 2021

Behind the scenes documentaries have been part of Lions tours since 1997's Living With Lions, but a unique South Africa plot twist…

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 6:14

Boris Johnson's Covid update lifts England fans but is a blow to Premiership restart

With England featuring in an eight-team November tournament, a UK government update has raised prospects 40,000 fans can attend Tw…

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 6:05

Jordie Barrett's sideline conversion hands Hurricanes a two-point win

After a see-sawing night, the Hurricanes have emerged victors in their third match of the year with the Blues.

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 4:54

Watch: Ngani Laumape outpaces one Hurricanes defector and blasts straight through another to score exceptional try

Ngani Laumape has sent a healthy reminder to the nation that he's one of the top midfielders in the country after scoring an excep…

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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 3:29

New change in tact from Blues: 'We're not comfortable with having a good performance but losing'

Long gone are the days of the Blues simply taking positive learnings out of their matches – wins are what matter now, according …

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 19:54

Watch: Michael Fatialofa continues inspiring recovery from paralysis

Injured rugby star Michael Fatialofa has reached another impressive milestone in his recovery from being paralysed in the English …

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 19:31

'Thank God for that': Warren Gatland's relief at Highlanders bench change

It's not often a coach will celebrate the opposition announcing the return of an All Black, but Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has re…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 17:57

Barrett-gate finally arrives: who will be crowned the best brother?

Just like at their Taranaki farm around the turn of the century, do not be surprised to see a heated game of "run it straight" bet…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 17:41

Maro Itoje's 107-second video warning to Saracens' many rivals

Maro Itoje has followed up the announcement that he is staying at Saracens by releasing a video that will have rival clubs on thei…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 11:53

English semi-pro player has four-year RFU doping ban halved on appeal

An RFU semi-professional player - Greg Goodfellow of Chinnor - has been banned from all sport for two years from following his dop…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 9:58

It's finally back to work for South Africa's rugby teams

Eight teams will resume training with a view to competing in domestic competitions that are being modelled by SA Rugby for the rem…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 9:26

Stephen Myler signs for the Ospreys

With Gareth Anscombe still to make a debut for Ospreys since a summer 2019 switch, new boss Toby Booth has recruited veteran Steph…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 8:28

'Future is going to be brighter than our past': England's Maro Itoje commits long-term future to Saracens

The future of Maro Itoje has generated much speculation since it was announced that Saracens would spend 2020/21 playing in the Ch…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 4:34

Massive changes: New Zealand Rugby to ditch SANZAAR, reveal plans for new Super Rugby competition

New Zealand Rugby is set to ditch SANZAAR as the governing body of Super Rugby, ending a 25-year relationship - in favour of start…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 0:17
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