Former All Blacks call for selection changes for final test against Ireland
Two former All Blacks, and an ex-Ireland halfback, have called for selection changes as New Zealand aim to bounce back against the…
Sam Smith
10 Jul 2022, 21:14
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All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland | 2nd Test July 2022
Who put their hand up for the All Blacks in their defeat at the hands of Ireland?
Sam Smith
09 Jul 2022, 5:00
Ex-internationals outline how Ireland can bounce back against All Blacks
A pair of former internationals have detailed how Ireland can bounce back from last week's series-opening defeat to the All Blacks…
Sam Smith
08 Jul 2022, 20:56
Taniela Tupou named to return for Wallabies while new fullback backed by Rennie
Noah Lolesio retains the number 10 jersey after a composed performance in the opening Test last weekend and will again partner Bru…
Sam Smith
06 Jul 2022, 22:34
'People probably don't understand': Ex-All Black captain launches defence of Cane
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has leapt to the defence of current captain Sam Cane after British scribe Stuart Barnes of Th…
Sam Smith
06 Jul 2022, 17:40
'It's classic Eddie Jones, isn't it?': England coach's comments refuted
Two Super Rugby centurions have rubbished comments from Eddie Jones that suggested the Wallabies had the rub of the green in their…
Sam Smith
06 Jul 2022, 12:26
Hurricanes confirm seven departures following 2022 season
Seven Hurricanes have played their final matches for the New Zealand franchise and will head elsewhere for 2023.
Sam Smith
06 Jul 2022, 8:16
All Blacks overtake France to move into second on World Rugby rankings
The All Blacks have overtaken France to reclaim second place on the World Rugby rankings following their win over Ireland in Auckl…
Sam Smith
05 Jul 2022, 21:19
'Not good enough': English scribe wants Sam Cane dropped as All Blacks captain
An outspoken English rugby columnist has deemed Sam Cane as "not good enough" to carry out his role as All Blacks captain.
Sam Smith
05 Jul 2022, 19:24
Report: Quade Cooper set to miss remainder of England series
Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper withdrew at the last minute from Australia's impressive win over England in the first of their thre…
Sam Smith
05 Jul 2022, 7:47
'Do the right thing': Lakapi Samoa boss urges Rugby Australia to stay in Super Rugby
Lakapi Samoa has called on RA to remain in Super Rugby Pacific following reports that Australia's five franchises could soon leave…
Sam Smith
01 Jul 2022, 20:36
Four teams in contention for World Rugby No.1 rankings' spot
In a rare weekend in rugby union, four Test teams are in the running to pick up the World Rugby No.1 ranking.
Sam Smith
01 Jul 2022, 4:33
All Blacks outcast George Bridge linked to Super Rugby Pacific switch
Crusaders wing George Bridge has been linked to a Super Rugby Pacific transfer in the wake of his omission from the All Blacks squ…
Sam Smith
30 Jun 2022, 23:58
13 Moana Pasifika reps named for Samoa's duel with Australia A
Already highlighting the benefits of Moana Pasifika's introduction to Super Rugby Pacific in 2022, 13 players from the composite P…
Sam Smith
30 Jun 2022, 12:48
Brumbies halfback handed captaincy duties for Australia A
Head coach Jason Gilmore has named Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan captain of the Australia A side or the team's Pacific Nations C…
Sam Smith
30 Jun 2022, 11:58
RFU plan £220m investment in ten-year Premier 15s strategy
The RFU have announced a ten-year strategy to turn the Premier 15s into "the most competitive, progressive and sustainable domesti…
Sam Smith
30 Jun 2022, 8:58
All Blacks XV set to take on Barbarians as part of four-game end-of-year tour
New Zealand Rugby have announced that the second-string national side, dubbed the All Blacks XV, will take part in a four-game tou…
Sam Smith
30 Jun 2022, 4:08
Two new debutants named for All Blacks to face Ireland
Head coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022.
Sam Smith
29 Jun 2022, 20:48
Maori All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland
Who were the best performers for the Maori All Blacks in their victory over Ireland on Wednesday evening?
Sam Smith
29 Jun 2022, 18:56
'It's been awesome': Ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau primed for Tonga debut
Controversial former Wallabies star Israel Folau is primed to make his long-awaited return to test rugby when Tonga open their Pac…
Sam Smith
28 Jun 2022, 18:53
