Ardie Savea reveals new sabbatical option, ongoing desire to represent Samoa
Ardie Savea's new four-year contract with New Zealand Rugby means he likely won't be able to play for Samoa until 2028 at the earl…
Sam Smith
05 Dec 2021, 8:56
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'He got a pay cut': Why Ardie Savea fought for a four-year deal with NZR
Ardie Savea has referenced what happened to two former All Blacks as key motivators behind his new four-year deal with New Zealand…
Sam Smith
05 Dec 2021, 8:10
After a disastrous start Dan Carter put in one of his greatest All Black performances
Dan Carter's 2012 season for the All Blacks was one of his best as he went on to capture the World Rugby Player of the Year award …
Sam Smith
04 Dec 2021, 20:06
'Unnatural strength': Maturing Irish prop turning heads after dominant display
A big reason for the second half blitz was the impact brought by the bench, specifically from prop Andrew Porter who came on and w…
Sam Smith
04 Dec 2021, 18:20
'You almost sound bitter': Pari Pari Parkinson on injuries and All Blacks
Pari Pari Parkinson is hoping to be back in action sooner than expected after suffering a major injury in the late stages of this …
Sam Smith
03 Dec 2021, 9:28
Five World Cup-winning locks among new inductees into RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The fifth wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as the finest locks ever to grace the game were rec…
Sam Smith
02 Dec 2021, 23:13
Ex-All Blacks star Charles Piutau opens up on imminent Tongan switch
Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau has lifted the lid behind his prospective switch of international allegiance from New Zealan…
Sam Smith
02 Dec 2021, 21:25
Highlanders suffer midfield blow as centre Tomkinson to undergo surgery
The 25-year-old local product injured his left foot while playing for Otago during the Bunnings NPC Championship Final against Tar…
Sam Smith
01 Dec 2021, 21:17
RWC-winning captains among 11 new RugbyPass Hall of Fame inductees to have worn the #4 jersey
The fourth wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as some of the finest locks ever to grace the game…
Sam Smith
01 Dec 2021, 20:06
Saracens blockbuster exhibition match with Sharks cancelled
The exhibition match between Premiership giants Saracens and South Africa's Cell C Sharks scheduled in January has been cancelled.…
Sam Smith
01 Dec 2021, 16:15
'It does take its toll': Damian McKenzie reflects on 'long' season
Damian has McKenzie reflected on a lengthy test season, where the All Blacks were criticised for some less than impressive perform…
Sam Smith
01 Dec 2021, 12:46
Two Rugby World Cup winners among 12 tighthead props inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The third wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as the finest tighthead props ever to grace the gam…
Sam Smith
30 Nov 2021, 22:20
'Clear winner': Former All Black says Will Jordan the favourite for Breakthrough Player award
Despite not receiving any nominations for World Rugby's Player of the Year award, the All Blacks prolific try-scoring wing Will Jo…
Sam Smith
30 Nov 2021, 19:25
Seven Rugby World Cup winning hookers among latest inductees into RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The second wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as the finest hookers ever to grace the game were …
Sam Smith
30 Nov 2021, 0:37
Super Rugby star's three tips to improve the All Blacks in 2022
A five-time Super Rugby champion has outlined three ways in which the All Blacks can improve from their subpar campaign heading in…
Sam Smith
29 Nov 2021, 21:10
UK critic says time is running out for All Blacks boss Ian Foster
An outspoken British rugby writer has taken aim at Ian Foster, predicting a dire future for the Kiwi coach if he fails to change h…
Sam Smith
28 Nov 2021, 19:53
World's Greatest Loosehead Props Revealed as Inaugural Inductees in the RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The first wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as the finest loosehead props ever to grace the gam…
Sam Smith
28 Nov 2021, 18:54
Biggest threat for Moana Pasifika?: 'It's going to be the grind'
New Zealand's newest Super Rugby franchise has a massive challenge ahead of them next year.
Sam Smith
28 Nov 2021, 10:57
The strategic ploy used by both Ireland and France in their wins over the All Blacks
In both the All Blacks' losses to Ireland and France, it was the opposition who scored the first try to jump out to early leads.
Sam Smith
28 Nov 2021, 0:46
'There's still a lot of trophies in the cabinet': Glass half full on All Blacks' year
The All Blacks disappointing end to the 2021 season after 15 tests has added pressure on the side after their disrupted 2020 seaso…
Sam Smith
27 Nov 2021, 23:23
