George Bridge reportedly set to call time on All Blacks career
Former All Blacks wing George Bridge will reportedly call time on his Test career and link up with French powerhouse Montpellier f…
Sam Smith
17 Sep 2022, 8:17
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Reports: Beauden Barrett and Nepo Laulala in discussions with French clubs
The All Blacks are set to lose two of their most experienced players following the 2023 Rugby World Cup with Beauden Barrett and N…
Sam Smith
17 Sep 2022, 7:49
Blues sign up former Under 20s prop on three-year deal
Promising young prop Josh Fusitu’a has signed with the Blues on a three-year contract through to 2025.
Sam Smith
16 Sep 2022, 9:06
Crusaders and Highlanders to clash in opening match of 2023 'Super Round'
Melbourne will once again play host to Super Rugby Pacific's now annual 'Super Round', with the Crusaders and Highlanders set to s…
Sam Smith
16 Sep 2022, 8:26
South African fans are still not happy with Marika Koroibete after latest hit
The Wallabies left wing timed his contact perfectly and smashed Clarke over backward just after the All Black landed back on the M…
Sam Smith
15 Sep 2022, 21:29
Watch: Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett combine for scorching long-range effort
After a rare drought of four tests without a try, All Black right wing Will Jordan exploded at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne to scor…
Sam Smith
15 Sep 2022, 19:14
'What a revelation': Samisoni Taukei'aho praised following destructive performance
Samisoni Taukei'aho was named man-of-the-match in the All Blacks' controversial 39-37 win over the Wallabies in Melbourne, with th…
Sam Smith
15 Sep 2022, 11:44
Watch: 21-year-old fullback ignites try-of-the-season contender from inside 22
21-year-old fullback Tepaea Cook-Savage has set up a try-of-the-year contender in Wednesday's NPC clash between Waikato and Southl…
Sam Smith
14 Sep 2022, 9:21
Black Ferns squad named for World Cup
The Black Ferns have selected 32 players in the squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, hosted in New Zealand for the first time.
Sam Smith
12 Sep 2022, 22:22
Ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams' intellect attacked by former League player
Former All Black great Sonny Bill Williams has had his intelligence belittled in a verbal tirade by former rugby league player Pau…
Sam Smith
12 Sep 2022, 15:30
Ex-All Black Carlos Spencer's son Peyton shines in Hamilton Boys' national title
Another famous All Black's son was involved in their latest national title win, former first five Carlos 'King' Spencer's son Peyt…
Sam Smith
11 Sep 2022, 20:40
Watch: Lions fullback Ruben Love hits magic line for try against Otago
Young Wellington Lions fullback Ruben Love was on fire in the first half against Otago, breaking open the defence with succinct li…
Sam Smith
11 Sep 2022, 17:11
Watch: New Zealand schoolboy goes 90 metres after back-to-back gooseys
New Zealand schoolboy winger Caelys Putoko of Hamilton Boys High School has pulled off a 90-metre solo effort in the National Top …
Sam Smith
10 Sep 2022, 20:09
Watch: Counties Manukau's new flying Fijian wing rips Manawatu for a double
Counties Manukau have uncovered an exciting Fijian flyer, with winger Peniasi Malimali scorching the Manawatu Turbos.
Sam Smith
10 Sep 2022, 18:03
Watch: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck gets ex-All Black with goose step
Recently capped All Black midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has produced a wicked goose step in the NPC clash between Auckland and Wa…
Sam Smith
10 Sep 2022, 17:25
'It's good to get a taste off that': All Blacks under the radar in Melbourne
The Rugby Championship may be about to enter its final weeks but in sports-mad Melbourne, there's something else on the minds of t…
Sam Smith
10 Sep 2022, 9:23
Agustin Creevy back on deck for Pumas as historic Rugby Championship finish beckons
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has revealed his squad for the Pumas' final two Tests of the Rugby Championship.
Sam Smith
09 Sep 2022, 8:37
Ireland's Oli Jager extends time in New Zealand
Irish Prop Oli Jager has signed on with the Crusaders until 2024
Sam Smith
09 Sep 2022, 6:12
Anton Lienert-Brown targeting return to play in final weeks of NPC
While Ian Foster may believe the midfield partnership between David Havili and Rieko Ioane is starting to flourish for the All Bla…
Sam Smith
08 Sep 2022, 9:23
Tributes pour in following death of famed commentator Willie Los'e
Colleagues, friends and fans around the world have paid tribute to former Test international Willie Los'e, who died suddenly in So…
Sam Smith
08 Sep 2022, 7:11
