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Super Rugby Aotearoa: Aaron Cruden demoted to bench as Chiefs name side to face Highlanders

Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland has made a raft of changes to his twenty-three for his side's clash against the Highlanders on Su…

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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 0:03

Super Rugby Aotearoa: Josh Ioane returns for Highlanders as side named to play Chiefs

Josh Ioane returns to the Highlanders' match day 23 in what is a largely unchanged team from last Sunday’s close loss to the Hur…

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 20:01

All games in NZ? Kiwi boss reveals how Rugby Championship will work

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has revealed the blueprint as to how an NZ-based Rugby Championship would work.

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 18:20

Times and dates confirmed for the rescheduled Champions Cup quarter-finals

Five months after they were initially scheduled, the Champions and Challenge Cup quarter-finals will go ahead with Leinster vs Sar…

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 9:33

Opening weekend repeat of 2019 final catches the eye as 2020/21 Top 14 fixtures released

Toulouse vs Clermont will headline the return of club action in France on the weekend of September 5 after the 2020/21 Top 14 fixt…

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 9:07

Despite weeks of training in Limerick, RG Snyman and co have yet to meet up with the whole Munster squad

Munster have their new signings training in Limerick, including Springbok RG Snyman, but pandemic safety measures mean they have y…

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 7:51

A level five grassroots club in England have just recruited veteran Fijian Akapusi Qera

Akapusi Qera, the 2015 Fiji World Cup captain, has enjoyed a stellar European club career but he has now taken on a novel English …

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 6:16

Newcastle sign experienced Orlando ahead of their Premiership return

Having had their Premiership promotion confirmed in April, Newcastle have added Argentina's Matias Orlando to their roster.

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 5:06

England skipper Owen Farrell commits to Saracens' year in the Championship

A whole host of players have enlisted for a season in the Championship with Saracens and England skipper Owen Farrell is the lates…

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Online Editors
16 Jul 2020, 4:35

Training injury puts Dan Carter debut on ice as Blues name team to take on Hurricanes

The Blues will take a largely unchanged line-up to Wellington to start the second half of Super Rugby Aotearoa competition against…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 22:13

Dane Coles returns and Jackson Garden-Bachop wins pivot battle for Blues rematch

Dane Coles will return from injury to start for the Hurricanes in this Saturday’s blockbuster match-up against the Blues at Sky …

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 21:55

This Japanese club's new headquarters puts international teams to shame

To think that the best teams in the world such as the All Blacks and Springboks don't even have a home training facility, really s…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 21:04

Second-row depth tested at Reds for Western Force showdown

Queensland flanker Angus Scott-Young will shift to lock while winger Chris Feauai-Sautia is in the run-on side to take on the West…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 20:51

Tom Banks handed the fullback jersey for Brumbies battle with Waratahs

Wallaby Tom Banks has been named to start for the Brumbies in their blockbuster showdown against arch-rivals the NSW Waratahs at A…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 20:33

Plans still afoot for 2020 Rugby Championship: 'New Zealand is currently the favoured option'

Following recent media commentary around the long-term future of SANZAAR, the future structure of its competitions and the rest of…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 19:32

The number of Kiwi fans calling for Beauden Barrett to return to the All Blacks bench is rising

With Jordie Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan, and David Havili all in the fullback mix, the position is crowded with emerging…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 18:32

Visa nightmare could put Sonny Bill Williams' Super League career at risk

Former All Blacks superstar Sonny Bill Williams' lucrative deal with the Toronto Wolfpack could be in jeopardy, with visa issues t…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 18:07

'I'm just happy to be alive': Blues midfielder retires from rugby after 19-hour operation

Matt Johnson is grateful to be alive and content to call time on his inspiring rugby career.

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 17:55

Ted Hill appointed youngest-ever Worcester skipper at just the age of 21

Having scored tries on his Premiership debut for Worcester and got an England cap two months later as a 19-year-old, Ted Hill is a…

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Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 13:05

Ex-Ireland age-grade prop leaves Doncaster for career outside the game

Ben Betts had hoped a switch to England would be a career springboard after playing for Ireland in age-grade World Cup final, but …

Online Editors
Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 12:37
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