TJ Perenara turns back on shock NRL code switch
All Blacks and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara will not be making a shock switch to the NRL – instead inking a new deal with New…
Sam Smith
10 May 2021, 3:19
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'We are not responsible': Chiefs CEO responds to allegations of unruly hotel behaviour after Super Rugby Aotearoa final defeat
Chiefs chief executive Michael Collins has responded to allegations that his franchise's players may have been involved in unruly …
Sam Smith
09 May 2021, 20:48
Why the Waratahs passed up on chance to sign new Crusaders recruit and Los Pumas star Pablo Matera
The Waratahs have revealed they had the opportunity to sign world-class Argentine loose forward Pablo Matera for the 2022 Super Ru…
Sam Smith
09 May 2021, 19:27
'Large stench of mediocrity': Springbok fans show extreme levels of confidence after Lions squad named
South African fans were delighted following the announcement of Warren Gatland's 37-man British & Irish Lions squad, with sentimen…
Sam Smith
09 May 2021, 17:50
Springboks warm-up Tests for Lions series in trouble
The Springboks’ planned warm-up Tests ahead of the British and Irish Lions series has reportedly hit a snag.
Sam Smith
09 May 2021, 6:06
Scarlets set sights on Puma flanker - report
The Scarlets look likely to sign Argentina flanker Tomas Lezana from the Western Force, according to the BBC.
Sam Smith
09 May 2021, 5:40
'When you are sitting in my seat, you think everything is a red': Clayton McMillan's take on controversial yellow cards
There were a few heart-in-throat moments for the Crusaders in Saturday evening's Super Rugby Aoteraoa final - including two danger…
Sam Smith
08 May 2021, 22:09
'I know we're disliked immensely': Was the whole country rooting for an upset in the Super Rugby Aoteroa final?
You don't make it to the top without acquiring a few enemies along the way - but Crusaders coach Scott Robertson suspects there we…
Sam Smith
08 May 2021, 21:16
'Before Itoje, before Retallick, always give it to Sam Whitelock': All Blacks centurion turns back the clock with superlative sudden death showcase
Head back two years and it almost looked like Samuel Whitelock's career with the All Blacks might have been coming to an end. A lo…
Sam Smith
08 May 2021, 18:45
Watch: David Havili shows off his All Blacks credentials to set up scintillating Will Jordan try
David Havili has stated his case for an All Blacks re-call in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final by setting up Will Jordan for a spect…
Sam Smith
08 May 2021, 3:13
'That is not something NZR can handle': Kanaloa Pasifika boss hits out after missing out on Super Rugby spot
Kanaloa Pasifika have hit out at New Zealand Rugby over the franchise's failed bid to enter next year's Super Rugby competition af…
Sam Smith
08 May 2021, 0:22
Lions No.8 Faletau switches position for Bath
British and Irish Lions No.8 Toby Faletau is showing his back row versatility by switching positions as Bath take on local Gallagh…
Sam Smith
07 May 2021, 6:21
McKenzie, Mo'unga or Taylor?: Former All Blacks split over selection of Super Rugby Aotearoa MVP
Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo'unga and Codie Taylor have been heralded as the most valuable players in Super Rugby Aotearoa by four f…
Sam Smith
06 May 2021, 20:52
The Grateful Eight: How the SRU reacted to the largest Scottish Lions contingent since 1989
The Scottish Rugby Union have reacted with unbridled joy at the number of its players named in the British and Irish Lions squad f…
Sam Smith
06 May 2021, 9:07
Snubbed Joe Marler Tweets snarky reaction to Gatland's Lions squad
Joe Marler was one of a number of players that have taken a pop at Warren Gatland's controversial 37-man British and Irish Lions s…
Sam Smith
06 May 2021, 7:50
2021 British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE
Follow the British and Irish Lions tour squad announcement LIVE, plus catch all the reaction from our team of experts right here o…
Sam Smith
06 May 2021, 2:42
'I said pre-season that I wanted to bring George Bower in and he said 'who?''
Scott 'Razor' Robertson and the Crusaders have forwards coach Jason Ryan to thank for the presence in their ranks of loosehead pro…
Sam Smith
05 May 2021, 20:46
'I am struggling': Heartfelt plea from Black Ferns star shares the strain the Women's game is having after a decade
Following the Chiefs Women's win over the Blues, Black Fern Chelsea Alley has shared a heartfelt message on her social media accou…
Sam Smith
05 May 2021, 16:55
'He plays a positive brand of rugby': Harlequins sign Italian international Tommaso Allan
Tommasso Allan made his name in Italy and France but the new Harlequins signings started out years ago at the Wasps academy.
Sam Smith
05 May 2021, 7:56
'The perfect fit': Ricoh Arena is no more as Wasps agree to new stadium naming rights deal
The stadium owned by Wasps in Coventry has been known as the Ricoh Arena since 2005 but that will now change for the next ten year…
Sam Smith
05 May 2021, 6:23
