All Blacks star Caleb Clarke confirms playing future amid speculation of NRL switch
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke has confirmed his playing future after being the subject of a cross-code rumours earlier this year.
Sam Smith
27 Jun 2022, 2:33
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'We're the underdogs': All Blacks great says Ireland are 'favourites' ahead of first test
According to an All Blacks great, New Zealand will be "underdogs" when they host Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland this Saturday.
Sam Smith
27 Jun 2022, 1:56
'Only logical step': South African journalist predicts when the Springboks will join Six Nations
South Africa's four domestic teams joining the reformed United Rugby Championship is only the first step towards the 'plan' to hav…
Sam Smith
26 Jun 2022, 0:12
'F***** tough out there': Former Aussie Sevens player goes viral after halftime interview
Aussie Sevens star and Rugby League convert Emma Tonegato has gone viral after her halftime interview went pear-shaped during the …
Sam Smith
25 Jun 2022, 23:44
'It's going a doozy': Picking a favourite for the star-studded Pacific Nations Cup
For the first time since 2019, the Pacific Nations Cup will return to action with a star-studded cast of players from Fiji, Samoa,…
Sam Smith
25 Jun 2022, 1:13
Wallabies call-up two players as injuries strike ahead of England series
The Wallabies have called two players into their squad ahead of next week's series-opening test against England at Optus Stadium i…
Sam Smith
24 Jun 2022, 22:20
World Cup-winning former All Blacks named to start in Major League Rugby final
Three World Cup-winning former All Blacks stars have been named to start in this weekend's Major League Rugby final in the United …
Sam Smith
24 Jun 2022, 21:34
Key All Blacks still not locked in beyond 2022
Six members of the All Blacks squad named to take on Ireland in a three-match series next month are yet to sign contracts that wil…
Sam Smith
24 Jun 2022, 10:33
'Felt like I let my teammates down': Noah Lolesio talks semi-final drop-kick
Young playmaker Noah Lolesio has recovered from the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final between the Brumbies and Blues and is now out t…
Sam Smith
24 Jun 2022, 7:14
Why the in-form Cullen Grace was only a late call-up for the Maori All Blacks
Despite missing out on the national side, Cullen Grace still has an opportunity to press his case at a higher level and has been c…
Sam Smith
23 Jun 2022, 10:21
Perenara talks swapping All Blacks for Maori: 'It's definitely not the hardest thing'
TJ Perenara is very much focussing on the positives after being overlooked for the All Blacks squad for the coming test series wit…
Sam Smith
23 Jun 2022, 7:40
Highlanders sign Chiefs winger and extend young lock for 2023 and beyond
Only a few days after being appointed as Highlanders head coach, Clarke Dermody is already adding to his 2023 squad.
Sam Smith
23 Jun 2022, 2:13
'Reeks of desperation': Ex-Super Rugby star's warning to RA over competition threat
A title-winning former Super Rugby star has issued a warning to Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan over his claims that Aust…
Sam Smith
22 Jun 2022, 0:41
'Stupidest thing I've ever heard': Ex-Wallaby says Australia should 'thank' Kiwi brothers
Former Wallaby hooker Jeremy Paul has slammed the idea that Australian Rugby should break away from Super Rugby Pacific in order t…
Sam Smith
20 Jun 2022, 19:22
'That's just crap': Ex-All Blacks blast RA chairman over Super Rugby Pacific threat
A trio of former All Blacks have taken Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan to task over his threat that Australia may abandon…
Sam Smith
20 Jun 2022, 2:52
Watch: Former England lock goes viral after casual conversion in rout of former side
Former England lock George Kruis has rubbed salt in the wound for Eddie Jones' side with a casual back-heel conversion as the Barb…
Sam Smith
19 Jun 2022, 22:29
'Bottled that': Wayne Barnes leniency over high tackle sparks drama in Premiership final
Referee Wayne Barnes, officiating his third Premiership final, was reluctant to go with a red and explained that there.
Sam Smith
19 Jun 2022, 2:00
Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock played through broken thumb in Super Rugby Pacific final
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has revealed that inspirational lock Sam Whitelock played through his injury in the Super Rug…
Sam Smith
19 Jun 2022, 1:20
'I'm smashing my TV': Former All Black unhappy with Crusaders coach Robertson
Former All Black prop Neemia Tialata has taken exception with Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, with a public plea to stop his post…
Sam Smith
18 Jun 2022, 19:25
'Bullied by kids': Blues' All Black front row comes up short against youngsters
However, that advantage up front did not materialise against the Crusaders in the final as George Bower, Codie Taylor, and Oliver …
Sam Smith
18 Jun 2022, 18:34
