Olympic champions and test stars named in Fijian Drua pre-season side
Olympic gold medallists, Fijian internationals and a Kiwi playmaker have all been named to start for the Fijian Drua in their fina…
Sam Smith
08 Feb 2022, 21:53
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'We haven't practised this': Blues win but conditions not suited for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in debut
The Blues have come away with a 28-21 win over the Hurricanes in wet conditions in a spectator-free pre-season clash at Rugby Leag…
Sam Smith
05 Feb 2022, 22:51
'Dinosaur tactics': Eddie Jones' tactical substitutions under the microscope after loss
The decision was just one of a few puzzling substitutions, with Smith a proven match-winner in the Autumn after he orchestrated on…
Sam Smith
05 Feb 2022, 15:56
'Very, very dumb play': Cowan-Dickie's pivotal moment that turned the Calcutta Cup
Another Smith penalty in the 63rd minute took England's lead to 17-10 which looked to have taken the game out of Scotland's reach …
Sam Smith
05 Feb 2022, 14:31
All Blacks great Keven Mealamu set to embark on new sporting career
All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu is reportedly set for a shock switch of sports, seven years after his retirement as a professional…
Sam Smith
04 Feb 2022, 21:26
Released England star rejoins Leicester Tigers as they host Worcester
Leicester Tigers been given a boost as they look to correct two consecutive losses in a row in the Gallagher Premiership when they…
Sam Smith
04 Feb 2022, 7:36
Two-division set-up thrown out as new format for NPC announced for 2022
Following considerable frustrations with the set-up in 2021, New Zealand Rugby have unveiled a new format for the NPC for 2022.
Sam Smith
03 Feb 2022, 6:17
NZR announce more changes for Super Rugby scheduling
Just a day after confirming that the six New Zealand-based franchises would play the first half of the Super Rugby Pacific season …
Sam Smith
03 Feb 2022, 5:34
'He's taken the loose forwards in under his wing': Robertson blown away by Pablo Matera
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has been more than happy with the way Argentinian loose forward Pablo Matera has integrated i…
Sam Smith
02 Feb 2022, 22:22
'I don't think they have anything to fear': England's aura of invincibility over Scotland has gone
Speaking on the BBC Radio Scotland podcast with Andy Burke and Tom English, the 54-test veteran was asked whether Scotland have ch…
Sam Smith
02 Feb 2022, 20:48
Watch: Lima Sopoaga punishes Perpignan for poor goal-line drop-out
The world still probably hasn't fully adjusted to goal-line drop-outs and former All Black Lima Sopoaga punished Perpignan for a c…
Sam Smith
02 Feb 2022, 7:03
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe takes Ngani Laumape head on in his Top 14 debut with Toulon
Kolbe played at fullback but could not inspire his side to victory as they went down 26-24 but he was heavily involved throughout …
Sam Smith
31 Jan 2022, 20:18
Watch: Former New Zealand age grade star pulls off incredible catch to score
Former New Zealand age grade rep Malo Tuitama bagged a double when the Shizuoka Blue Revs took the field for their first League On…
Sam Smith
30 Jan 2022, 20:19
Tunnel or funnel: Leinster's official statement after claims players 'disrespected' Cardiff
However after the celebrations died down, Cardiff fans begun to fume over suggestions that Leinster's players failed to appropriat…
Sam Smith
30 Jan 2022, 0:50
'SA Rugby can't afford passengers': Lions latest URC 'diabolical' showing a cause for concern
It is clear they have become South Africa's worst pro franchise with the Southern Kings entering liquidation and the Free State Ch…
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 23:52
'Let's hope they are taking note': The fullback-wing combination Springbok fans want to see
The Stormers and the Sharks latest draw in the United Rugby Championship put on show some of the most talented fullbacks in South …
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 20:28
Watch: Aaron Cruden and Marika Koroibete shine in wild League One clash
Former All Black first five Aaron Cruden and Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete starred for their respective sides in a wild Japan Ru…
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 15:29
Report: Kiwi Super Rugby teams set to relocate amid Covid threat
Discussions are reportedly underway to centralise New Zealand's five Super Rugby Pacific teams, as well as Moana Pasifika, in a bi…
Sam Smith
28 Jan 2022, 19:42
'It'll be a success': Charles Piutau's vision for Tonga at 2023 World Cup
Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau is dreaming up big things for Tonga when the Pacific Island nation competes next year's Worl…
Sam Smith
28 Jan 2022, 0:50
Super Rugby's first-ever female match official retires
Super Rugby’s first-ever female match official, Perrett will continue working to grow the officiating space in Australia, transi…
Sam Smith
26 Jan 2022, 20:54
