Reports: Another experienced All Black set for Japan stint in 2022
Having just seen Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick return from spending the latest Super Rugby season in Japan, another senior …
Sam Smith
17 Jul 2021, 20:16
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Where Fiji need to improve to withstand imminent All Blacks backlash
Fiji head coach Vern Cotter knows his side did well in last week's clash against the All Blacks in Dunedin, but he's also aware im…
Sam Smith
16 Jul 2021, 20:39
Late change sees one more All Black named for possible debut
An ongoing calf niggle to experienced hooker Dane Coles has seen the All Blacks make a late change for their match with Fiji on Sa…
Sam Smith
15 Jul 2021, 23:23
Ian Foster question Fiji's 'low' breakdown strategy
While the All Blacks may have triumphed 57-23 against Fiji in Dunedin last weekend, they certainly weren't able to comprehensively…
Sam Smith
15 Jul 2021, 20:22
Fiji lose breakdown menace, captain for All Blacks rematch
Head coach Vern Cotter has made four changes to Fiji's starting lineup for their rematch with New Zealand this weekend.
Sam Smith
15 Jul 2021, 19:23
Stuart Lancaster's son signs for Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Stuart Lancaster's son, Dan Lancaster from Leeds Tykes.
Sam Smith
15 Jul 2021, 12:01
Erasmus: 'That type of performance will not win us the Test series'
Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has set the bar for South Africa ‘A’ following their 17-13 win over the British & Irish Lions…
Sam Smith
15 Jul 2021, 5:09
'Too predictable': Lions fans convinced of con-job against SA 'A'
The 'A' side, laden with first choice Springbok starters by Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, flexed their might over the tourists…
Sam Smith
14 Jul 2021, 19:11
Fiji jersey set to bear 'Vaccinate' message - but there's a twist
Ahead of their second test against the All Blacks this Saturday in Hamilton, Fiji have announced that they will wear jerseys suppo…
Sam Smith
14 Jul 2021, 19:09
United Rugby Championship partners with Roc Nation
The new United Rugby Championship (URC) competition has revealed that it is to engage in a strategic consulting partnership with R…
Sam Smith
14 Jul 2021, 4:34
'Some pretty aimless kicking': Barrett boys' tactics under spotlight
One aspect of the game in focus was the kicking from the Beauden and Jordie Barrett 10-15 partnership. Patrolling the backfield fo…
Sam Smith
14 Jul 2021, 0:22
'That was Cheika-esque': Wallabies hard loss to France 'C' team
The entertaining series has been an even one so far, but not lost on Wallaby fans is the fact that this France team is effectively…
Sam Smith
13 Jul 2021, 18:28
'He's kept his options open': Crusader's take on Robertson's contract
After putting pen to paper last week and signing with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2024, Scott Robertson h…
Sam Smith
13 Jul 2021, 18:19
'Awkward': Ex-Wallabies star Quade Cooper denied Australian passport
Former Wallabies star Quade Cooper has been denied an Australian passport, despite representing the country 70 times in test rugby…
Sam Smith
13 Jul 2021, 2:01
Fiji's new developments that make them a world-class threat
After a promising performance against the All Blacks in Dunedin last weekend, Fiji coaches Vern Cotter and Jason Ryan have lots to…
Sam Smith
12 Jul 2021, 22:43
Murray handed first start as Lions captain against South Africa 'A'
Conor Murray will make his first start since being named Alun Wyn Jones’ replacement as British and Irish Lions captain in Wedne…
Sam Smith
12 Jul 2021, 5:09
Report: Ex-Highlanders head coach set for Moana Pasifika job
Former Highlanders boss Aaron Mauger is reportedly set to be confirmed as the inaugural Moana Pasifika head coach.
Sam Smith
11 Jul 2021, 23:48
'Jaden is not a malicious character... off the field he is totally the opposite'
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt says the red card shown to scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse in Saturday’s match against the British and …
Sam Smith
11 Jul 2021, 7:43
'The Islands are the future': Fiji ready for expanded Rugby Championship
After an exciting first performance of 2021 against the All Blacks in Dunedin, Fiji look to have the potential to really grow unde…
Sam Smith
11 Jul 2021, 1:52
'Absolutely dominated the breakdown': The All Blacks' weakness on show
The All Blacks coaches trialled versatile Crusaders loose forward Ethan Blackadder at openside for the first time, with Shannon Fr…
Sam Smith
10 Jul 2021, 21:15
