Ronan O'Gara uses Munster connection to sign up versatile back from former club
Sweetnam, who can play at fullback or on the wing, has represented Munster 92 times and scored 22 tries since making his debut in …
Sam Smith
29 Mar 2021, 8:47
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Sir Clive Woodward's glowing endorsement for the Kiwi he believes should replace Eddie Jones
Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward has endorsed a New Zealand coach as a potential successor to Eddie Jones in the Engli…
Sam Smith
28 Mar 2021, 22:54
Blues and Chiefs set to combine to create historic one-off Super Rugby women's match
The Blues and Chiefs will make next month history when they play in what will be New Zealand's first Super Rugby match between two…
Sam Smith
28 Mar 2021, 18:40
Watch: Fijian international Josua Tuisova tortures his old teammates at Toulon with vengeful performance
Having lost the talent of Tuisova, the reality of the transfer came back to haunt Toulon this weekend as the 27-year-old Fijian st…
Sam Smith
28 Mar 2021, 17:03
'One of the best to ever do it' - Twitter reacts to Aaron Smith becoming the most capped Highlanders player of all-time
Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith made history on Friday night, becoming the most capped player in the clubs history with his 154t…
Sam Smith
27 Mar 2021, 22:21
Watch: Tom Robinson shows great skill to score try vs Chiefs
Blues replacement Tom Robinson scored what may go down as being one of the individual tries of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on …
Sam Smith
27 Mar 2021, 20:38
'Absolutely owning Rieko tonight': Highly-touted Chiefs' midfielder has breakthrough performance against the Blues
The direct nature of Tupaea's confrontational running caused problems for the Blues all night, where he made three line breaks and…
Sam Smith
27 Mar 2021, 19:52
Exactly what happens if the PRO14 Final goes into extra time
The Guinness PRO14 have outlined exactly what will happen if the final in the RDS in Dublin between Leinster and Munster goes into…
Sam Smith
27 Mar 2021, 12:07
Watch: Damian McKenzie makes crucial try-saving tackle on Mark Telea
A brilliant individual effort from fullback Damian McKenzie has kept the Chiefs within touching distance of the Blues, in their ro…
Sam Smith
27 Mar 2021, 3:10
'Robertson has nothing left to prove in New Zealand' - UK reporter names Crusaders coach as potential successor to Eddie Jones
Robertson has tasted plenty of success while coaching in New Zealand, having won trophies with the New Zealand Under-20s, Canterbu…
Sam Smith
26 Mar 2021, 21:26
France face potential World Ranking slide if they lose in Paris
It's not just the Guinness Six Nations on the line tonight in Paris, as the home side could surrender third place in the World Rug…
Sam Smith
26 Mar 2021, 11:33
Leicester sign England age-grade hooker from the Championship
An unspecified injury to Julian Montoya that required a procedure has led to Leicester snapping up Championship hooker Nic Dolly.
Sam Smith
26 Mar 2021, 7:38
Fixtures confirmed for new Rainbow Cup but fans will have to wait for cross-hemisphere matches
Fans looking forward to South African franchises playing European teams in the Rainbow Cup will have to wait a while yet for that …
Sam Smith
26 Mar 2021, 7:02
'That is appalling': Outrage among fans as another referee decision blights Super Rugby Aotearoa
Fans have taken to social media to express their outrage over a ludicrous penalty reversal during Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa cl…
Sam Smith
26 Mar 2021, 3:24
46 players newly registered by 16 clubs for the Challenge Cup restart next week
With numerous Champions Cup teams dropping down to the Challenge Cup, Europe's second-tier tournament is set for a big restart nex…
Sam Smith
25 Mar 2021, 10:28
33 players newly registered by 14 clubs ahead of next week's Champions Cup resumption
A feast of rugby awaits in the Champions Cup over the Easter weekend and 14 clubs have registered 33 new players for the knockouts…
Sam Smith
25 Mar 2021, 9:55
Scotland No.8 Matt Fagerson to miss Paris showdown following training ground injury
Scotland have confirmed that No.8 Matt Fagerson will miss Friday’s Guinness Six Nations match vs France through an injury sustai…
Sam Smith
25 Mar 2021, 9:14
No rest for Gloucester's Six Nations wingers as both are chosen to face Premiership champions Exeter
The team news is in for Gloucester versus Exeter and it is going to be a busy night for Six Nations duo Louis Rees-Zammit and Jonn…
Sam Smith
25 Mar 2021, 8:43
Blues bolstered by return of an All Black as they head down highway to take on Chiefs
All Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on…
Sam Smith
24 Mar 2021, 23:10
Former All Black Richie McCaw's surprising new performing gig a complete '180' from his rugby career
Former All Black Richie McCaw hasn't been quiet in his post-rugby years, with the inspiration captain known for his pursuit of adv…
Sam Smith
24 Mar 2021, 17:12
