Relief for England as RFU announces its latest testing results
With Joe Marler ruled out with Covid-19, England were awaiting the results of the latest round of testing ahead of their game with…
Sam Smith
10 Nov 2021, 5:13
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Ngani Laumape's message to World Rugby: 'Open up the eligibility rules'
Ngani Laumape is the latest high-profile player to speak out in favour of changes to rugby's eligibility laws and hinted that he w…
Sam Smith
07 Nov 2021, 7:42
'Definitely interested': Israel Folau eyes 2023 World Cup with Tonga
Controversial former Wallabies star Israel Folau is reportedly eager to play for Tonga at the 2023 World Cup in France.
Sam Smith
05 Nov 2021, 20:06
Upcoming World Rugby vote on eligibility could boost tier-two nations
World Rugby are set to take a vote on proposed changes to international eligibility which could make it considerably less difficul…
Sam Smith
03 Nov 2021, 13:43
'This will happen to us again next year': Crusaders faced with new reality
After years of top local products slipping through the Blues' fingers and heading elsewhere to play their Super Rugby, the Aucklan…
Sam Smith
03 Nov 2021, 12:52
'They've been sitting there waiting': Odds stacked against Japan in Dublin
Japan have the chance to avenge their most recent loss to Ireland and potentially claim a first away victory over the Celtic natio…
Sam Smith
03 Nov 2021, 12:13
'He's got a long way to go': How Barrett compares to NZ's top No 10s
Beauden Barrett became the 11th player to notch up 100 tests for the All Blacks over the weekend, scoring two intercept tries in h…
Sam Smith
03 Nov 2021, 8:09
'No disrespect to Italy': All Blacks audition expected in Rome
The All Blacks head to Rome to take on Italy this weekend in what is expected to be a one-sided fixture.
Sam Smith
03 Nov 2021, 1:13
Report: NZ Olympic sevens star close to signing with NRL club
The All Blacks Sevens look set to lose one of their key players to rugby league with powerhouse NRL club Melbourne Storm circling …
Sam Smith
02 Nov 2021, 23:45
'I saw your tweet, Mark': Ardie Savea hoses down suggestions over captaincy
Having relinquished the captaincy badge to Sam Whitelock for the time being, Savea insisted that the role was not a burden for him…
Sam Smith
01 Nov 2021, 22:08
Seven players added to Wales squad ahead of Springboks arrival
Wales have welcomed back seven players into the camp as they look ahead to the mountainous task of hosting the world champion Spri…
Sam Smith
01 Nov 2021, 5:58
World 12s appoints CEO on same day it suffers World Rugby rejection
World 12s have named their CEO but World Rugby have released a statement that appears to end hopes of the tournament ever taking p…
Sam Smith
27 Oct 2021, 11:08
Wales call up Scott Williams after Uilisi Halaholo gets ruled out
Wales have turned to Scott Williams after Uilisi Halaholo became the latest player to suffer a setback ahead of Saturday's All Bla…
Sam Smith
26 Oct 2021, 13:27
Rugby's rich list: The world's highest-paid players in 2021
A former All Blacks star and a World Cup-winning Springbok have jointly topped an updated list of rugby's highest-played players.
Sam Smith
25 Oct 2021, 0:34
Report: World Rugby's plan to revive Nations Championship concept
World Rugby has reportedly drawn up four separate plans to revive the Nations Championship, which was last proposed in 2019, follo…
Sam Smith
24 Oct 2021, 20:43
Ma'a Nonu makes second East Coast outing in Heartland Championship
All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu has extended his stint with Ngati Porou East Coast by making a second appearance for the provincial sid…
Sam Smith
23 Oct 2021, 0:32
All Blacks greats reflect on 2011 World Cup success a decade on
It has been 10 years to the day since the All Blacks snapped a 24-year World Cup drought with a tense 8-7 victory over France at E…
Sam Smith
22 Oct 2021, 21:05
'Every time he put a shoulder on, you felt it': What facing Liam Squire was like
Liam Squire announced that he is retiring from all forms of rugby on medical advice due to an ongoing knee injury, with the 30-yea…
Sam Smith
20 Oct 2021, 18:10
'He finished about 15 or 20 minutes before anyone else': When Benji Marshall stunned the Blues
Two former Blues players have lifted the lid on recently-retired NRL star Benji Marshall's brief spell in Super Rugby in 2014.
Sam Smith
19 Oct 2021, 19:11
All Blacks greats predict team selection for clash against USA
Two All Blacks greats have predicted which players will feature for New Zealand against the USA Eagles this weekend.
Sam Smith
19 Oct 2021, 0:47
