Rugby Internationals News
Stay up to date with all of the latest international rugby news here at RugbyPass. From live match updates and coverage to squad and player announcements, our rugby gurus are on-hand with all of the latest information. Scroll down to read the latest interviews, reports and news articles from the world of international rugby.
'I was just so blessed': Tupou Vaa'i opens up on emotional All Blacks announcement video
Tupou Vaa'i's rapid rise from Super Rugby obscurity to a new All Black in the space of about three months took many by surprise, n…
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Online Editors
05 Oct 2020, 23:50
The key ingredient the Wallabies must take out of their recipe to avoid another Bledisloe disaster
The question the Wallabies must ask is, how much ball-in-hand rugby do they want to play? Because too much may play straight into …
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Ben Smith
05 Oct 2020, 23:44
Former All Black Isaac Ross returns to Mitre 10 Cup following Top League axing
Former All Blacks lock Isaac Ross has returned to New Zealand after being left without a club in Japan over an obscure Top League …
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Alex McLeod
05 Oct 2020, 22:57
Ngani Laumape called into All Blacks Rugby Championship squad alongside uncapped prospect
Ngani Laumape has been called into the All Blacks squad for next month's Rugby Championship in Australia.
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Alex McLeod
05 Oct 2020, 18:38
Kiwis in Europe: Why New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs still miss Charlie Ngatai
New Zealand rugby, and the Chiefs in particular, still miss Charlie Ngatai, who continued to show his class for Lyon in the French…
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Campbell Burnes
05 Oct 2020, 18:10
'You want to be a British Lion, you want to be a 100-cap Welsh international' - Owen Watkin
Wales centre helped Ospreys kick-start their season with a 25-10 win over Edinburgh, but has his sights set on bigger and better t…
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Gavin Harper
05 Oct 2020, 14:28
Harlequins players the talk of social in wake of Eddie's 28-man England squad
Eddie Jones has named a 28-man England training squad ahead of a three-day camp this week, and it is Harlequins players that have …
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Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 13:25
Concern for Andy Farrell as Leinster confirm Sexton injury
Ireland are set to resume their postponed Six Nations season in just under three weeks' time when they host Italy at the Aviva Sta…
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Ciarán Kennedy
05 Oct 2020, 10:59
Penaud out of France's autumn internationals
French flyer Damian Penaud has been ruled of his country's autumn internationals, Clermont Auvergne have confirmed.
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Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2020, 9:38
Problems for Fiji camp as Sevens star dumped by French club
Semi Kunatani had joined fellow countrymen Vilimoni Botitu and Osea Waqa at Castres, the club the 29-year-old signed for from Harl…
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Chris Jones
05 Oct 2020, 6:22
Eddie Jones names 12 uncapped players in experimental looking England squad
England have six upcoming fixtures this autumn starting with the uncapped Quilter Cup against the Barbarians on October 25.
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Online Editors
05 Oct 2020, 5:14
Authorities make Cheika wait to join Pumas in quarantine
Argentina are due to arrive in Sydney on Tuesday and will undergo two weeks quarantine under COVID-19 protocols.
The three biggest selection headaches facing Ian Foster heading into Bledisloe Cup opener
With the All Blacks set for their first test of the year on Sunday, head coach Ian Foster is staring down the barrel of some big s…
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Alex McLeod
05 Oct 2020, 0:43
Former Wallabies captain picks up to four potential debutants in Australian backline for All Blacks clash
The last man to captain the Wallabies to a win at Eden Park has urged selectors to be daring as the "new era" get their first tast…
Pacific players boss: Why a Pasifika franchise could go to Australia instead of 'arrogant' New Zealand
The future of a Pasifika Super Rugby franchise could lie with Rugby Australia rather than the "arrogant" New Zealand Rugby.
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Online Editors
04 Oct 2020, 23:45
Locked in: Eden Park confirmed to host second Bledisloe Cup match following relaxed COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that Eden Park will host the second Bledisloe Cup clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies …
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Online Editors
04 Oct 2020, 21:38
The USA rugby player who isn't allowed to enter America || Rugby Pass documentary
In the latest RugbyPass Insiders documentary, we visit 28-year-old USA prop Paul Mullen who is stranded off the coast of Ireland d…
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Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2020, 8:00
The inside story on what happened the day Cipriani was punched out in England camp bust-up
James Haskell has given an insight into an infamous England camp bust-up that saw Danny Cipriani knocked unconscious after being p…
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Ian Cameron
04 Oct 2020, 7:08
All Blacks player 'barged in door' to say not keen on Christmas isolation - Foster
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said one player in the squad 'barged in his door' and made it clear he had no intention of being in qu…
'When I heard he was announced as England's coach, I thought that was me done in all honesty'
The 34-year-old has paid tribute to the Australian taskmaster.
'We don't have a leg to stand on': Judgement day drawing near for Wallabies
With a fresh lease on his test life, Wallabies forward James Slipper wants to be there for what he views as the new-look team's mo…
'We are a long way off in terms of fitness and match readiness from where we were at the World Cup"
Springbok Green turned on Test-style rugby to come away with a 25-9 victory and bragging rights over Springbok Gold in the Castle …
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Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 14:42
Laporte wins France rugby election less than a fortnight after his police arrest
The outlook wasn't great for Bernard Laporte when taken into police custody less than a fortnight ago but he has won the election …
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Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2020, 7:02
James Hook gives his verdict on which Wales players can make the Lions... and he also has special mention for one Scottish import
With a new book out and a new job at Ospreys, James Hook is well-positioned to judge the Lions selection chances next year of play…
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Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2020, 6:32
Major League Rugby side sign former Springbok and Olympic medallist in wake of Ma'a Nonu departure
The San Diego Legion's hefty foreign contingent has grown with the addition of two experienced South African stars.
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Alex McLeod
02 Oct 2020, 22:50
'Bloody arrogant': Former All Blacks captain reveals ex-coach's brutal phone call
"You're too fat, secondly you're too slow, thirdly you're bloody arrogant", was a former All Black coach's scathing review to one …
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Online Editors
02 Oct 2020, 21:25
Board Room Brawls | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 20
In a spicy week off the field the panel gives their take on the very public fallout between NZRU and SANZAAR and Rugby AU over the…
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RugbyPass
02 Oct 2020, 21:06
From Fiji U17 football team to dream Wallabies call-up: Filipo Daugunu's remarkable rugby journey
It's fair to say new Wallabies wing Filipo Daugunu, a former age-grade Fijian footballer, has taken an unorthodox route to interna…
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Alex McLeod
02 Oct 2020, 20:00
Joe Powell reveals the player who he thought had dented his Wallabies selection chances
Halfback Joe Powell says he's better prepared for another crack with the Wallabies if he wins selection for next week's opening Bl…
Laporte vs Grill: Final hours in the battle for France rugby's top job
Will it be Bernard Laporte or Florian Grill? Voting is under way as 1,900 rugby clubs decide who will be the next president of the…
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James Harrington
02 Oct 2020, 13:32
'You wanted to make the Aviva its own kind of futuristic fortress, a place to feel proud in'
Ten years on from the first senior game at the Aviva Stadium, RugbyPass gets a player's perspective on the opening of the new home…
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Ciarán Kennedy
02 Oct 2020, 13:27
Great World Cup escape for Wales as World Rugby scrubs current 2023 draw rankings
Ireland had jumped to 4th and Scotland to 8th but the current rankings have been scrapped, leaving Wales celebrating for the Decem…
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Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 11:42
RugbyPass Offload - Introducing our new weekly podcast and show
RugbyPass is launching a new weekly podcast and show featuring a stellar cast of current and former stars.
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RugbyPass
02 Oct 2020, 8:46
'Now or never': Pasifika side hits out at New Zealand Rugby's 'shady' Super Rugby snub
A Pacific Island venture has expressed frustrations after being left out by New Zealand Rugby from next year's Super Rugby competi…
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Online Editors
01 Oct 2020, 23:32
The 21-year-old tyro putting heat on Wallabies captain Michael Hooper welcomes 'new dawn for Australian rugby'
It didn’t take long for Fraser McReight to cement his spot at Super Rugby level, by continuing to stand out as he has each grade…
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Finn Morton
01 Oct 2020, 22:32
NZ Rugby under fire after Players' Association boss claims legal obligations breached in explosive interview
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association boss Rob Nichol has taken aim at NZ Rugby's "blunt and ill-conceived" plans for the future …
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Online Editors
01 Oct 2020, 21:18
'He's been awesome': Wallabies coach predicts who will start at No. 10 for All Blacks as Australian selection headaches loom
Just 10 days out from the opening Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks, there is a debate brewing among the Wallabies coaches…
New Zealand Rugby boss reveals why Pasifika team was snubbed for Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021
NZR insists the proposed Super Rugby schedule for the next two years will deliver the best possible outcome, despite the omission …
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Online Editors
01 Oct 2020, 18:03
'Everyone he has ever played with thinks he is going to be a p***k but he quickly defuses them of that'
After ghostwriting the What A Flanker! book, Ben Dirs was left with an altogether different impression of ex-England flanker James…
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Jack Zorab
01 Oct 2020, 14:15
Why rugby is saving schoolgirls from child marriage in rural Zimbabwe
Girls in Zimbabwe credit rugby with saving them from becoming child brides in a nation where early marriage remains common despite…
Reaction is overwhelming after Petrus du Plessis tweets about his son's school bullying ordeal
Having recently agreed to become the new Australia scrum coach, Petrus du Plessis has unveiled the extent of bullying his son endu…
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Online Editors
01 Oct 2020, 9:12
UPDATED: Huge blow for England as Manu Tuilagi ruled out for 6 months
Manu Tuilagi was injured for Sale at Northampton on Tuesday and the title-chasing Premiership club have now reported the England m…
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Liam Heagney
01 Oct 2020, 7:33
On this day in 2005: All Blacks superstar Jonah Lomu joins Cardiff on short-term deal
It's now 15 years ago to the very day - October 1, 2005 - since All Blacks superstar Jonah Lomu lit up Wales by signing for Cardif…
Springboks talisman Pollard shares latest injury update
It's nearly three weeks since Handre Pollard was carried off injured in Paris and the Springboks talisman has shared an update on …
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Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2020, 4:12
Injury blow sees All Black lock replaced by Crusaders teammate
Uncapped Crusaders lock Mitchell Dunshea has been called into the All Blacks squad in place of Crusaders teammate Quinten Strange.
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Online Editors
30 Sep 2020, 19:15
Northampton issue statement on Courtney Lawes' injury
Northampton have issued a statement 24 hours after Courtney Lawes hobbled out of Premiership action, sparking fears about his Engl…
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Online Editors
30 Sep 2020, 14:24
Piers Morgan wades into fondle-gate, accusing AWJ of causing 'ridiculously overblown controversy'
It's nearly 30 weeks since Joe Marler and fondle-gate but contrarian TV presenter Piers Morgan has reignited the controversy by ca…
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Online Editors
30 Sep 2020, 12:09
Jim Hamilton laughs off cheerleading Finn Russell for Lions selection while seated alongside Dan Biggar
Jim Hamilton heaped weekend praise on Finn Russell, touting him for Lions selection without twigging why Dan Biggar didn't agree w…
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Liam Heagney
30 Sep 2020, 11:07
Teams named for Springboks trial game, with Kolisi set to resume captaincy
The Springboks are finally set to get the show on the road for 2020 with Saturday's trial game in Cape Town that lists Siya Kolisi…
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Online Editors
30 Sep 2020, 7:52
'It's exciting': Are these the playmakers who could steer the Wallabies to victory over the All Blacks?
With no Will Genia, Christian Lealiifano or Bernard Foley returning to the Wallabies camp, new head coach Dave Rennie has some tou…
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Alex McLeod
30 Sep 2020, 1:11
'We're not going to roll over': Sam Cane speaks out about All Blacks scheduling 'blindside'
Sam Cane has reiterated New Zealand's frustrations at being blindsided by the Rugby Championship scheduling announcement.
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Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 22:41
The advice passed on to Noah Lolesio by new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie
Exciting young playmaker Noah Lolesio has the backing of his Wallabies coaches to play his natural game rather than try to switch …
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Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 21:48
The Breakdown | Episode 36 | The Rugby Championship debate, South Africa ditch Super Rugby and more
Catch up on all the big moments from the Mitre 10 Cup and Farah Palmer Cup and hear from Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan …
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RugbyPass
29 Sep 2020, 18:30
'We would be going in with a bit of a disadvantage': Springboks stars not sold on Rugby Championship
While the ongoing Rugby Championship scheduling stand-off continues between New Zealand and SANZAAR, South Africa have been prepar…
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Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 18:25
England suffer double injury blow in Sale's win at Northampton
With the countdown on for next month's England resumption, Eddie Jones won't be pleased that Manu Tuilgi and Courtney Lawes picked…
Nations Cup blow for Fiji as Edinburgh's Bill Mata faces surgery this week
The 2019/20 season didn't finish the way Bill Mata wanted at Edinburgh and it will now have consequences for Fiji this November.
'In the last month alone I probably spent £3,000 on injections'
Set to publish his autobiography next Thursday, life after rugby is taking a physical and financial toll on James Haskell, the for…
Injured Sale lock de Jager lands new Springboks role
Unavailable for the 2019/20 Premiership title run-in with Sale, Lood de Jager is helping out the Springboks this week ahead of sho…
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Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 11:45
Top England players face missing 11 of the first 14 2020/21 Premiership fixtures
The congested rugby calendar will see leading England players feature very little in the opening half of the 2020/21 Gallagher Pre…
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Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 11:06
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Who makes the All Blacks extended Rugby Championship squad?
This week on the ARP, James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl to discuss which 11 players could join the All Blacks in Australia …
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RugbyPass
29 Sep 2020, 2:10
'I don't think he means it at all': Former All Black dismisses Wallabies rookie's glowing endorsement of Hoskins Sotutu
A former All Black has questioned a Wallabies rookie's genuineness over a claim that Hoskins Sotutu could become "one of the best …
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Alex McLeod
29 Sep 2020, 1:26
From injury disaster to international comeback: The Wallabies rookie primed for return to test arena
Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese feared history was repeating itself when he hurt his shoulder in his final game of Super Rugby AU.
The 11 players the All Blacks should call upon to bolster their Rugby Championship squad
The All Blacks selectors will soon name the extra 11 players to travel to Australia for the Rugby Championship, which is good news…
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Campbell Burnes
28 Sep 2020, 19:48
Rassie Erasmus to work remotely 'due to a pre-existing health condition'
Rassie Erasmus won't be present at the Castle Lager Springbok Showdown and is set to work remotely due to health concerns, SA Rugb…
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Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2020, 9:29
'Kiwi at heart': New Zealand-born Wallabies star relishing All Blacks challenge as Australia's lineout faces overhaul
He may have played four tests for the Wallabies, but one of Dave Rennie's re-called stars hasn't forgotten his Kiwi roots.
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Alex McLeod
28 Sep 2020, 2:29
Wallabies forced to assess player options for Rugby Championship following injury to offshore star
The Wallabies will look to Plan B for the Rugby Championship after one of their European stars fractured his forearm while playing…
All Blacks receive support from rival coach to change Rugby Championship dates
The coach of one of the All Blacks' sternest rivals is backing New Zealand Rugby's call to play the final Bledisloe Cup test earli…
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Online Editors
27 Sep 2020, 17:32
George Ford feeling the heat as rival emerges for one of England's two flyhalf berths
Exeter Chiefs 10 and skipper Joe Simmonds has emerged as a realistic rival for one of England's two coveted flyhalf berths.
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Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2020, 12:16
'I've started to wonder whether my first Test in charge may well be against the Lions'
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber says it could be a race against time to get the Springboks ready for the British and Iris…
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Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2020, 4:58
The plan to turn Fiji into a team that 'consistently beats tier one nations'
New Fiji assistant Daryl Gibson will always cherish the people of Glasgow, the tsunami of love and support he felt across Scotland…
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Jamie Lyall
27 Sep 2020, 4:12
Time for All Blacks to re-affirm their standing after disappointing 2019
A win, a draw and a loss doesn’t exactly make for great reading. That’s exactly how New Zealand’s 2019 Rugby Championship ca…
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Tom Vinicombe
26 Sep 2020, 19:49
The 16 'rising rugby talents' named to join Springbok Green and Gold squads
Sixteen rising South African rugby talents have been named to join the Springbok Green and Gold squads for a training week in prep…
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Online Editors
26 Sep 2020, 10:17
Tributes pour in for rugby coach slain in the line of duty in London
Tributes have poured from the rugby community and beyond for Sgt Matiu Ratana, the rugby coach shot dead in the line of duty in Lo…
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Online Editors
26 Sep 2020, 5:00
David Havili thrusts himself back into All Blacks contention with hat-trick in injury return
It had been two months since David Havili last played before Tasman's clash against Waikato on Saturday, but New Zealand's forgott…
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Alex McLeod
26 Sep 2020, 0:58
Wallabies to return to full pay for Rugby Championship on interim pay deal
Wallabies squad members will return to full pay for the Rugby Championship, but have put some aside for the remainder of Australia…
'Really encouraged': New Zealand Rugby confident of bringing All Blacks home for Christmas
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying positive about the prospects of bringing All Blacks players involved in the Rugby …
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Online Editors
25 Sep 2020, 23:24
World Cup champions picked in star-studded Green and Gold squads for Springbok Showdown trial match
A blend of World Cup-winning Springboks, Blitzboks stars and Junior Boks prospects have been named in two 25-man squads for the Sp…
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Online Editors
25 Sep 2020, 23:11
Report: Injured All Blacks duo set for Rugby Championship comeback
A pair of injured All Blacks could reportedly be back in action sooner than expected in what would be a significant boost to New Z…
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Online Editors
25 Sep 2020, 22:18
Eddie Jones' Barbershop | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 19
This week the guys chat about Eddie Jones’ hair requirements, dissect the Super Rugby AU Final, talk through the week’s big st…
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RugbyPass
25 Sep 2020, 20:38
The new 'prototype' of Australian props that has Wallabies veteran Scott Sio under pressure to keep his spot
Scott Sio says the young blood in the Wallabies squad is keeping the established test stars on their toes as they prepare for next…
Ex-England lock Ben Kay joins ruckus over fans not allowed attend UK games
The UK Government's decision not to allow fans return to watch matches has caused a major ruckus, with former England lock Ben Kay…
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Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2020, 9:17
RFU put grassroots rugby in England on ice until January 2021
A difficult week for rugby in England got worse when the RFU decided it would be best to delay the grassroots season until January…
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Online Editors
25 Sep 2020, 5:44
Laporte issues letter following his release from police custody
France rugby president Bernard Laporte has written a letter after his release this week from police custody investigating his deal…
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Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2020, 4:38
Rugby Wrap Up | Episode 19 | USA Rugby stars open up on racism in rugby
Last week three black men offered their views on racism in and and away from rugby. This week, we get the female perspective from …
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Rugby Wrap Up
25 Sep 2020, 1:26
Michael Cheika set to face off against Wallabies successor Dave Rennie after joining Rugby Championship rivals
In a spicy Rugby Championship subplot, Michael Cheika will try to bring about the downfall of his Wallabies successor Dave Rennie …
Stuart Hogg's horror Dublin mishap: 'You don't get banter when you're reading it online'
Eight months after his try-scoring mishap in Dublin with Scotland, Stuart Hogg has revisited that galling moment in an extensive i…
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 13:21
Racing owner Lorenzetti lets slip the astronomical salary Maro Itoje wanted
Racing 92 had negotiations earlier this year with Maro Itoje and Parisian club president Jacky Lorenzetti has now revealed why tal…
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Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2020, 13:18
Ex-England international Monye tackles Boris Johnson on Twitter
With the UK Government having paused its plan to allow fans to attend matches, former England player Ugo Monye has tackled Boris J…
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Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2020, 13:13
Non-neutral referees for Bledisloe Cup; Nigel Owens and Joy Neville make Test history
World Rugby's Test referee appointments are out, with a particular interest in the Nigel Owens milestone and what is happening in …
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 10:08
Wales midfielder Jonathan Davies set to play his first match in 47 weeks
It was November when Jonathan Davies hurt his knee playing for Wales against New Zealand at the World Cup but he is now fit again …
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 9:04
Rob Kearney's open letter to Leinster and Irish rugby: 'I have lived the dream of every 5-year-old boy'
Rob Kearney has confirmed in a near 1,000-word open letter the end of his Ireland and Leinster career but the 34-year-old is poise…
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 7:21
Rob Howley breaks his silence after betting scandal - reports
Twelve months since he was sent home from the World Cup in disgrace, former Wales assistant Rob Howley has finally spoken about hi…
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 6:47
Laporte, Altrad released from police custody after 2 days of questioning
France rugby president Bernard Laporte has run into trouble trying to get re-elected, namely getting taken into police custody thi…
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 4:38
'Don't waste the popcorn' - Quade Cooper's thinly veiled social media dig at Rugby Australia
Quade Cooper has taken another sideways dig at Rugby Australia, suggesting on social media that he would no longer be gagged havin…
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Ian Cameron
24 Sep 2020, 4:34
'No one could hit you harder than Schalk Burger': Liam Messam opens up about the ferocity of professional rugby
Writing in his column on The XV, former All Blacks backrower Liam Messam, has echoed his old teammate Dan Carter's comments from l…
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 3:09
'I was pretty stoked to be in the conversation at all': What the selectors told Marino Mikaele-Tu'u following his breakout Super Rugby season
Having lost four international loose forwards from last year, 2020 was always shaping up as a massive challenge for the Highlander…
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Tom Vinicombe
23 Sep 2020, 23:30
'Would be mad not to have Hooper as captain': Wallabies captain's reappointment draws mixed reaction
After months of speculation about his future, Michael Hooper has been re-appointed as the captain of the Wallabies under Dave Renn…
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 21:46
Bermuda World Tens the launchpad for 2021 series that hopes to become T20 of rugby
The business of rugby is under fire around the world due to the pandemic but that hasn't stopped the ambitious launch of next mont…
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 15:06
'I guess I was born with it': Chris Ashton's overwhelming desperation to score tries
Chris Ashton is one of rugby's most prolific try-scorers and the England winger, in a new column on The XV, claims it's a talent h…
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Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2020, 14:12
Wales keep two games at home this autumn but still have hopes of London calling
With hopes in Wales of accomodating fans dashed by Tuesday's UK Government announcement, they have firmed up stadium details for t…
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 8:46
Ex-England prop Alex Corbisiero is battling cancer again
It was March when former England prop Alex Corbisiero revealed he had battled testicular cancer and he is now battling the disease…
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 6:44
Video: The uncapped hooker Austin Healey is tipping for a Lions call
Bath were heading for Premiership defeat on Tuesday before Tom Dunn intervened in an inspired fashion that left Austin Healey tipp…
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 5:46
Banned Rob Howley back in Test rugby after serving suspension
Rob Howley was sent home in disgrace from the World Cup but the now-former Wales assistant is returning to Test rugby after securi…
Marler's mission to break rugby's mental health taboo
Ahead of the launch of his autobiography, England prop Joe Marler has spoken candidly about his battle with mental health.
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Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2020, 4:50
Reds coach Brad Thorn tipped for Wallabies job by top Rugby Australia official
He may have played in 59 tests for the All Blacks, but Reds head coach Brad Thorn could well be the next man in line for the Walla…
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2020, 2:20
'Got to get our s*** together': How Wallabies captain Michael Hooper plans to celebrate 100th test with win over All Blacks
A mix of youth and experience could play a key role in Michel Hooper tasting success in in his 100th test match in just over a for…
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Alex McLeod
23 Sep 2020, 1:54
How Michael Hooper's captaincy appointment impacts the Wallabies loose forward configuration
Michael Hooper’s appointment as Wallabies captain effectively means that the Waratah must be Dave Rennie’s first-choice opensi…
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Tom Vinicombe
23 Sep 2020, 0:50
Qantas end 30-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with cash-strapped Wallabies
Qantas will pull about $20 million of sponsorships from Australian sports, with the move is particularly heavy blow for financiall…
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie retains Michael Hooper as Australia captain
Michael Hooper looks destined to surpass George Gregan as the longest-serving Wallabies captain after retaining the job under new …
Pride of the nation: How the provincial game exemplifies the best of New Zealand rugby
Provincial rugby isn’t cheap and the returns aren’t great, but it remains our best connection between the past and the present…
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Hamish Bidwell
22 Sep 2020, 19:51
'You want to prove yourself': All Blacks rookies lift lid on challenges of stepping up to international rugby
Fulfilling a lifelong dream takes some getting used to. Just ask the seven new All Blacks settling into their first national camp.
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Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 18:51
RFU and Premiership issue statements after fresh fan restrictions plunge England into financial abyss
RFU officials had hoped crowds would soon be allowed to watch England in large numbers but the UK Government have instead imposed …
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Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 13:39
Laporte issues lengthy Facebook post after being taken into police custody
After being taken in police custody on Tuesday along with Mohed Altrad, France rugby boss Bernard Laporte has issued a repsonse on…
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Josh Raisey
22 Sep 2020, 10:39
Laporte and Altrad taken into police custody - reports
French rugby boss Bernard Laporte and Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad were taken into police custody in France on Tuesday morning.
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Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 8:17
South Africa and New Zealand dominate the 2020 7s Dream Teams
7s was decimated in 2020 by the outbreak of the pandemic, but there was still enough rugby played to select Dream Teams and hand o…
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Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 6:52
English rugby's fans return plan has suffered setback
England hoped 20,000 fans could attend the October game versus the Barbarians but that looks like it won't be happening with the P…
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Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 4:45
'Beauden's not here': Why Beauden Barrett went missing at All Blacks training
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett was missing from training today in Whakatane, less than three weeks out from the first Bledisloe C…
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Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 3:36
'One of the best No. 8s in the world': Wallabies rookie Harry Wilson reveals the All Black he 'would love to play against'
Wallabies young gun Harry Wilson has made no secret of the threat that one rising All Blacks star poses ahead of the upcoming Bled…
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Alex McLeod
22 Sep 2020, 1:57
'He's not throwing much chat with his s*** haircut': Jack Goodhue's former midfielder partner relishing potential Bledisloe Cup reunion
It's been seven years since new Wallabies midfielder Irae Simone last played alongside All Blacks star Jack Goodhue, but the pair …
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Alex McLeod
22 Sep 2020, 0:39
New Zealand Rugby reveal back-up plan for Auckland Bledisloe Cup test if COVID-19 restrictions remain in place
New Zealand Rugby has plans in place should the second Bledisloe Cup test set for Eden Park be implicated by national alert level …
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Online Editors
21 Sep 2020, 22:39
NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes decision on future following cross-code switch speculation
Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made a decision on his playing future for next season following plenty of speculation abo…
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21 Sep 2020, 20:37
Report: Laporte to be interviewed by French anti-fraud squad
World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte is set to be interviewed by the French Financial Prosecution Office (PNF) over his links…
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Online Editors
21 Sep 2020, 10:02
'You probably need the ball passed to you to score a try, or you need a coach to like you to be picked'
Gloucester and England wing May had what he terms “a positive lockdown” as rugby union was put on hold from March until August…
Snubbed Wallabies centre Kuridrani exits Brumbies
Veteran centre Tevita Kuridrani has signed with Western Force, with the Brumbies Super Rugby AU champion looking to freshen up his…
Report: Injury-plagued Wallabies star Jordan Petaia in doubt for Bledisloe Cup opener
Injury-plagued Wallabies youngster Jordan Petaia is reportedly in doubt for the opening match of the Bledisloe Cup in Wellington n…
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Online Editors
21 Sep 2020, 1:42
All Blacks may be allowed to play in Mitre 10 Cup again, but with a catch
The New Zealand public may not have seen the last of All Blacks playing in the Mitre 10 Cup this year.
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Online Editors
21 Sep 2020, 1:23
Former NRL star sets sights on Wallabies wing spot as Dave Rennie's side prepares to enter New Zealand
On the cusp of Australian selection after being named in Dave Rennie's 44-man Wallabies squad, Tom Wright has his sights set on a …
International rugby a step closer as All Blacks assemble under relaxed COVID-19 restrictions
The return of international rugby in New Zealand took a step closer on Monday with the All Blacks squad assembling for a training …
Changing of the guard: How the loss of All Blacks will impact each Mitre 10 Cup squad
Without All Blacks playing in the Mitre 10 Cup, the competition will lose plenty of its stardust over the coming weeks, and the im…
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Alex McLeod
20 Sep 2020, 23:15
TJ Perenara opens up on 'challenging' decision facing All Blacks ahead of Rugby Championship
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has opened up about the "challenges" of potentially leaving his young family for over two months t…
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Online Editors
20 Sep 2020, 21:08
Brumbies coach's bold Wallabies pick
Jubilant coach Dan McKellar believes Noah Lolesio is ready for the Bledisloe Cup cauldron after guiding the Brumbies to Super Rug…
13 World Cup finalists named as Springboks reveal draft roster for historic trial match
Thirty-two capped Springboks – 13 of whom were part of the Rugby World Cup-winning squad in Japan a year ago.
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Online Editors
19 Sep 2020, 10:21
'Test rugby is a big commitment and I have done it for 10 years but if they asked I would love to'
Josh Matavesi is backing Fiji to make a major impact in the new Eight Nations tournament despite the squad never having trained un…
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Chris Jones
19 Sep 2020, 6:36
Gavin Henson switches to rugby league at 38?
A Welsh rugby league club have claimed to have signed former Welsh rugby union legend Gavin Henson, at the age of 38.
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Ian Cameron
19 Sep 2020, 4:47
On This Day in 2015: Japan pull off biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history
Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history as Japan stunned South Africa 34-32 in their…
Watch: Damian McKenzie scores second try in as many weeks as Waikato establish themselves as Mitre 10 Cup contenders
For the second week running, All Blacks star Damian McKenzie has caught the eye in a Waikato jersey in his last provincial appeara…
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Online Editors
19 Sep 2020, 0:36
The Final Countdown | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 18
In a huge week for rugby the panel previews the Super Rugby AU final, discuss Dave Rennie’s first Wallaby squad and talk about t…
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RugbyPass
18 Sep 2020, 22:53
Watch: All Blacks star Sevu Reece lights up Mitre 10 Cup with hat-trick in dominant Tasman victory
Tasman have continued their perfect start to the Mitre 10 Cup with another bonus-point victory over Northland in Nelson.
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Online Editors
18 Sep 2020, 20:25
Irish rugby 'burning' €5million a month to keep show on the road
Behind closed doors rugby has killed a major IRFU revenue stream, leaving leading official Philip Browne gravely worried for the f…
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Online Editors
18 Sep 2020, 6:42
Former British and Irish Lions star to join Wallabies coaching staff
Former British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling has been named the Wallabies' forward coach for 2020 after Dan McKellar knocked …
Wallabies midfielder turns down Waratahs to re-sign with Western Force
A one-time Wallaby has knocked back the Waratahs to re-sign with the Western Force as rumours circulate about a potential Super Ru…
World Cup winner reveals how Sonny Bill Williams helped him take his game to the next level
Sonny Bill Williams' impact on rugby stretches far beyond the Tasman, and even into the territory of onfield rivals.
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Online Editors
17 Sep 2020, 17:27
Georgia rugby under a cloud following a shooting at its Tbilisi offices
There has been huge excitement in Georgia rugby since last week's Nations Cup announcement but that has been marred by a shooting …
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Online Editors
17 Sep 2020, 11:06
Biggar suggests alleged 'faults' the bedrock of his relentless 83-cap Test career
People say Dan Biggar is pragmatic and relies too much on a kicking game but the Wales and Northampton talisman takes that as a re…
Fiji unveil outrageous lineup of coaches gathered from across the globe
Fiji Rugby have finally confirmed their coaching lineup for the upcoming Autumn Nations competition - and it's laden with talent f…
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Online Editors
17 Sep 2020, 2:06
Beauden Barrett suggests nothing is set in stone for Rugby Championship - including his participation
All Blacks ace and expectant father Beauden Barrett is taking a wait and see approach to his availability in the Rugby Championshi…
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Online Editors
16 Sep 2020, 19:18
Rugby finally returns in South Africa with a schedule that includes 'schoolyard pick' Springboks showdown
It has been frustrating for South Africa officials to watch rugby return quicker in rival countries, but the home of the Springbok…
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Online Editors
16 Sep 2020, 10:32
Welsh Rugby Union clinches £30million kit deal
It has financially been a difficult 2020 for the Welsh Rugby Union but they have now received a timely boost ahead of the Test sea…
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Online Editors
16 Sep 2020, 10:13
Pollard breaks silence after his devastating injury
The Springboks were dealt a huge blow with the serious injury Handre Pollard picked up last weekend in the Top 14 with Montpellier…
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Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2020, 9:09
Jonah Lomu's former manager Phil Kingsley Jones passes away
Phil Kingsley Jones was manager of Jonah Lomu for ten years until 2004... without him, the All Blacks star might have played out h…
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Online Editors
16 Sep 2020, 4:50
The contenders to win an All Blacks call-up as Ian Foster announces planned super-sized Rugby Championship squad
It's been less than a fortnight since Ian Foster named his first All Blacks squad, but New Zealand's head coach is already plannin…
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Alex McLeod
16 Sep 2020, 2:41
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Rating Dave Rennie's Wallabies squad
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, North Harbour duo James Parsons and Bryn Hall join Ross Karl to discuss the opening weekend o…
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RugbyPass
15 Sep 2020, 22:12
The Breakdown | Episode 34 | Mitre 10 Cup returns
It's all happening on the Breakdown tonight as the crew chats through the freshly confirmed Bledisloe Cup Tests in New Zealand, re…
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RugbyPass
15 Sep 2020, 21:02
Dave Rennie is fantastically good for rugby and the rivalry we need to exist between the All Blacks and Wallabies
Now, thanks to Rennie, I can’t wait to see the two teams meet. Can’t wait to see the games he plays with the New Zealand media…
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Hamish Bidwell
15 Sep 2020, 18:53
Ex-Australia international Timani fined €10,000 by French court following bottle throwing incident
An incident that happened 16 months ago has finally resulted in a court fine for Lopeti Timani, the former Australia back row who …
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Online Editors
15 Sep 2020, 9:59
A favourite emerges to usurp Ben Youngs' hold on the England No9 jersey
Ben Youngs has for a considerable time been the regular England scrum-half, but the Premiership form of Bath signing Ben Spencer i…
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Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2020, 5:45
Warren Gatland is back in the UK and has started scouting for 2021 Lions tour
Having suffered a Super Rugby Aotearoa whitewash with the Chiefs, Warren Gatland has returned to the UK to start his 2021 Lions to…
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Online Editors
15 Sep 2020, 5:11
New Zealand-hosted Bledisloe Cup dates and locations confirmed
The dates for the two Bledisloe Cup Tests in New Zealand have been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the All Blacks to pl…
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Online Editors
15 Sep 2020, 2:50
'I'd give my right arm to play for the All Blacks' - Kiwi stars weigh in on All Black players opting out of the Rugby Championship
The players would spend up to two months in Australia away from their families and self-isolation procedures required on return to…
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Online Editors
15 Sep 2020, 1:26
Shocking stat: All Blacks captain Sam Cane's remarkable losing run in 2020
All Blacks captain Sam Cane's remarkable losing run continued over the weekend with Bay of Plenty's 36-29 loss to Taranaki.
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Online Editors
14 Sep 2020, 21:14
Massive 24 hours for Reds midfielder ends in Wallabies selection
Like a kid on Christmas morning, there was no way Queensland Reds centre Hunter Paisami was having a sleep-in on Sunday.
Ian Foster hits back: 'Those headlines came out without any facts behind it'
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has hit out at reports suggesting several players are considering pulling out of this year's Rugby Cha…
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Online Editors
14 Sep 2020, 18:56
'I made a mistake, and it only came out 3 years later in a big game' - Eddie Jones on the 'cracks of 2015'
The psychological damage inflicted on England's rugby players due to the botched 2015 Rugby World Cup came back to haunt Eddie Jon…
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Ian Cameron
14 Sep 2020, 15:40
Combative Georgian flanker Kolelishvili retires after two year battle with concussion
Ferocious Georgian forward Viktor Kolelishvili has been forced into an early retirement at the age of 30 after losing a two-year f…
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Ian Cameron
14 Sep 2020, 11:55
Ieuan Evans topples two Welsh legends in election battle
Ieuan Evans has been elected to the Welsh Rugby Union’s National Council after member clubs voted to oust the governing body’s…
All of Wales' 8 Nations matches will be free-to-air
The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that all of Wales pool matches in the '8 Nations' competition, including England, will be liv…
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Online Editors
14 Sep 2020, 7:07
Montpellier confirm extent of Pollard's horror knee injury
Play was stopped for nearly 20 minutes as Pollard received treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off.
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Online Editors
14 Sep 2020, 6:28
Japan won't play again in 2020 due to COVID
Japan have not played a test match since their quarter-final loss to eventual champions South Africa at last year's Rugby World Cu…
'I'd be very surprised if any player has made a decision as yet' - NZRPA head
Several members of the All Blacks squad have reportedly expressed concerns with quaratine restrictions surrounding the Rugby Champ…
What Handre Pollard's injury means for the Springboks ahead of a challenging international calendar
Uncertainty surrounds what shape the Springboks will be in once the Rugby Championship commences - not just from a depth point of …
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Ben Smith
14 Sep 2020, 2:11
New Zealand Prime Minister responds to Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's quarantine restriction comments
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has downplayed concerns that the country's strict biosecurity regulations could see next…
'I was a bit nervous': All Blacks stars opens up on nerve-racking provincial return for Waikato
They may be vital members of the All Blacks, but there was an element of nervousness as Damian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown to…
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Michael Pulman
14 Sep 2020, 0:30
Report: Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo'unga among All Blacks stars set to miss Rugby Championship over quarantine laws
A two-week quarantine period upon arrival in Australia for the upcoming Rugby Championship could see the All Blacks play in the co…
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Online Editors
13 Sep 2020, 22:01
'It's impressive': The player Dave Rennie was stunned the All Blacks didn't want
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has admitted to some envy over the All Blacks' squad depth, as he revealed the squad that is set to ta…
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Online Editors
13 Sep 2020, 17:43
'It simply doesn't make any sense' - Former skipper believes Springboks shouldn't play in Rugby Championship
Former Springbok captain Wynand Claassen believes the Springboks should not play in this year’s Rugby Championship.
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Online Editors
13 Sep 2020, 7:20
'Under those quarantine arrangements I can assure you we won't be playing a Test in New Zealand that weekend'
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has challenged New Zealand to be flexible with its quarantine measures that if unchanged would set…
Isi Naisarani and Tevita Kuridrani shock omissions from Dave Rennie's 44-man Wallabies squad
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named his first squad as Australia’s Head Coach, confirming a 44-man group for the 2020 Test sea…
Why Liam Squire has made the decision to return to New Zealand
Liam Squire is back in New Zealand and, all going well, could be lining up for a Super Rugby club next year.
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Tom Vinicombe
12 Sep 2020, 20:10
Dan Carter guides childhood club to second title on the trot
All Blacks great Dan Carter has added another title to his storied rugby career, leading his Southbridge side to victory in their …
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Online Editors
12 Sep 2020, 17:32
Wallabies squad reveal beset by injury woes?
Matt Toomua admits he's fearing the outcome of scans on a groin injury that could jeopardise the Melbourne Rebels' Test hopes late…
RFU statement: England players accept pay cut
England’s men’s international players have accepted a 25 percent wage reduction for the 2020/21 season, the Rugby Football Uni…
Watch: All Blacks speedsters Rieko Ioane and Damian McKenzie light up Mitre 10 Cup with pair of scintillating tries
The 2020 Mitre 10 Cup campaign is back in full swing, and the New Zealand provincial competition has sprung back into action with …
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Online Editors
12 Sep 2020, 3:10
'It'll be tough': All Blacks duo react to New Zealand losing Rugby Championship hosting rights
The All Blacks are facing the prospect of being stuck in quarantine during Christmas Day after Australia were handed hosting right…
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Online Editors
11 Sep 2020, 22:52
NZ Rugby chairman reveals the real reason New Zealand lost the Rugby Championship to Australia
Tense negotiations to bring the Rugby Championship to New Zealand were harpooned by the Government's unwillingness to negotiate, c…
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Online Editors
11 Sep 2020, 20:30
One more title? Dan Carter's heartwarming New Zealand rugby final return
There are few trophies Dan Carter has failed to touch in his storied rugby career, but one that has evaded him will be on the line…
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Online Editors
11 Sep 2020, 19:16
Written judgment reveals what Owen Farrell said in his defence at his hearing
It was Tuesday when Owen Farrell received his five-game ban and the short-form written judgment on the England captain's hearing h…
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Liam Heagney
11 Sep 2020, 11:37
Redundant England 7s players launch their own rebuild
It was August when the RFU scrapped the England 7s programme and the players are now launching a campaign to get back in the game.…
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Josh Raisey
11 Sep 2020, 10:51
Amazon Prime secure Nations Cup rights, but Channel 4 given some free-to-air games
Amazon Prime Video have secured the majority of TV rights for the inaugural Nations Cup, but Channel 4 will show England versus Ir…
SANZAAR announce Australia as hosts for The Rugby Championship as Bledisloe Cup fixtures confirmed
Australia has stolen The Rugby Championship hosting rights from under the nose of their New Zealand counterparts.
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Alex McLeod
10 Sep 2020, 23:31
'Yeah Baby' - The time Drew made the Wallabies | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 17
This week Drew Mitchell tells the story of the moment he got the call from Eddie Jones he was going to be a Wallaby.
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RugbyPass
10 Sep 2020, 22:54
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma joins 11 players in testing positive for Covid-19
Argentina's coaching staff and five more players have tested positive for the coronavirus, adding to the six positive tests announ…
Fresh injury concern hits All Blacks' already depleted locking stocks
The All Blacks have been handed another injury concern, with Patrick Tuipulotu ruled out of Auckland's Mitre 10 Cup opener against…
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Online Editors
10 Sep 2020, 17:29
RFU issues statement on whether England fans can attend Autumn Nations Cup games
UK pilot events crowds are currently limited to 1,000 people for the rest of September, but the RFU hopes this will change for Nat…
Fixtures finally confirmed for November's one-off eight-team Nations Cup
Six Nations officials have finally released the fixtures for the one-off Autumn Nations Cup which will see England play three of f…
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Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2020, 9:16
Wallabies could select two extra foreign-based players in 2020 following law change
Rugby Australia have today announced an addition to its policy regarding the eligibility and selection of overseas-based players f…
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Online Editors
10 Sep 2020, 2:31
The All Black returnee that used to bulldoze over a dozen pies in one sitting
Touted as one of the best hooking prospects in New Zealand from an early age, Asafo Aumua realised he would need to make some chan…
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Online Editors
09 Sep 2020, 17:51
Jack Goodhue inks new deal with New Zealand, Crusaders
All Blacks, Crusaders and Northland midfielder Jack Goodhue has committed his long-term future to New Zealand.
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Online Editors
09 Sep 2020, 16:39
'We've got to sharpen ourselves up... we're a bit frightened about upsetting English clubs'
Alan Tait identified some gems for the Scotland rugby set-up during his time as an SRU scout, but he is worried about shortcomings…
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Jamie Lyall
09 Sep 2020, 14:14
Many fans angry that 'charity work' helped halve Owen Farrell's ban to five games
England captain Owen Farrell was looking at a 10-game ban for his red card with Saracens before character references helped reduce…
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Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2020, 5:54
The turnover figures that has a Reds rookie putting Michael Hooper under pressure for Wallabies selection
Fraser McReight has conceded that the prospect of Wallabies selection is "a bit of fantasy", but it could become a reality given h…
Highlanders sign another emerging Crusaders star as off-season recruitment continues
The Highlanders have raided the Crusaders once again as they look to re-build their squad for the 2021 Super Rugby campaign.
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Alex McLeod
09 Sep 2020, 0:44
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Reflecting on North vs South
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Chiefs halfback Brad Weber and Highlanders first-five Josh Ioane join Ross Karl to discus…
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RugbyPass
09 Sep 2020, 0:10
'Hypocrisy and discrimination': Former All Blacks star left without club over obscure Top League rule
It's been nine years since Isaac Ross left New Zealand for Japan, but doubt has now been cast on his career due to an obscure Top …
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Alex McLeod
08 Sep 2020, 21:32
'We've all made this sacrifice': All Blacks legend's impassioned plea to NZ Government about hosting test matches
Sir John Kirwan has sent an impassioned message to the Government around the lack of progress made around All Blacks tests this ye…
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Online Editors
08 Sep 2020, 20:04
'Prototype of the new breed': What Cullen Grace's surprise All Blacks call-up means for the next World Cup
No one picked Cullen Grace to be an All Black so soon. Now he looms as the prototype athlete the All Blacks could base their World…
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Campbell Burnes
08 Sep 2020, 2:50
'I knew there would be no room': Highlanders playmaker Josh Ioane opens up on All Blacks omission
Being a first five in New Zealand isn't easy when you've got Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga competing for your position at All…
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Alex McLeod
08 Sep 2020, 0:15
How All Blacks halves anticipate a potential new game plan unfolding: 'It's all well and good picking big guys but you still need to play at speed for 80 minutes'
Will Ian Foster try and fight fire with fire the next time the All Blacks come up against England?
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Online Editors
07 Sep 2020, 22:02
First casualty of Ian Foster's new All Blacks squad confirmed
Re-called All Blacks utility back Braydon Ennor is the first casualty of Ian Foster's just-announced All Blacks squad.
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Online Editors
07 Sep 2020, 15:46
Youth over experience? Picking an Ireland form XV
If Farrell was to sit down this week and pick an Ireland team on form, some big names would have to be omitted.
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Ciarán Kennedy
07 Sep 2020, 14:14
The tool the All Blacks use 'better than anyone else'
21-year-old Caleb Clarke became one of the latest uncapped players to be called up to the All Blacks squad having previously come …
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Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2020, 10:58
Fans hail Umbro for dialling it down with new England rugby kit
Umbro have been praised for the simplicity of their new England rugby kit, which was launched today after months of waiting.
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Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2020, 9:47
England reveal hotly-debated new Umbro kit
The new jersey goes on sale for supporters as of the 11th September 2020.
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Online Editors
07 Sep 2020, 6:10
Sonny Bill Williams' NRL return falls short of ratings record
Sonny Bill Williams' NRL return has fallen short of a ratings record, slipping to the third most watched game of the year on Foxte…
The winners and losers from Ian Foster's first-ever All Blacks squad announcement
Some have made the All Blacks for the first time, some have revived their careers by winning re-calls, while others have regressed…
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Alex McLeod
07 Sep 2020, 0:34
Jordie Barrett set for Taranaki debut while brother Beauden in doubt as All Blacks released for Mitre 10 Cup
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett is in line for his first appearance for his home province of Taranaki in the opening round of the M…
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Alex McLeod
06 Sep 2020, 22:26
New Zealand Prime Minister weighs in on possibility of hosting Rugby Championship
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has lifted the lid on discussions between the New Zealand Government and New Zealand Rugby about hos…
All Blacks captain Sam Cane set for injury return in star-studded match
Sam Cane's first Bay of Plenty outing in four years will headline a short-lived throwback as the freshly-named All Blacks return t…
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Online Editors
06 Sep 2020, 20:02
'I totally forgot!': How Blues star Alex Hodgman missed his All Blacks call-up
After missing out on selection for the North v South game, Alex Hodgman thought it was an indication he wouldn't be named in the f…
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Online Editors
06 Sep 2020, 18:51
England captain or not, Farrell deserves a lengthy ban - Andy Goode
Whether it’s the England captain or a player making his Premiership debut in the dock, the hit that got Owen Farrell sent off sh…
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Andy Goode
06 Sep 2020, 5:37
England trial matches? Picking four XVs from the Premiership
Could England and the Premiership ever adopt a trial format as shown by New Zealand with the North vs South rugby match? We pick o…
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Alex Shaw
06 Sep 2020, 4:15
Eddie Jones says England must tighten belts in all areas amid cost of pandemic
England’s autumn begins on October 31 with a rearranged fixture against Italy, concluding their Six Nations campaign.
Ian Foster reveals All Blacks plans while fixtures remain uncertain
Ian Foster will know by the end of next week when he gets to unleash his new All Blacks era.
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 23:55
Introducing the seven new All Blacks - including three who missed the North v South battle
The All Blacks selectors, head coach Ian Foster, assistant John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for …
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 19:35
Nine potential test debutants named in first All Blacks squad of Ian Foster's reign
Ian Foster has rewarded Super Rugby Aotearoa form in naming the first All Blacks squad of his tenure as coach of the New Zealand n…
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 19:11
The lucky men who may have sneaked their way into Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad
The All Blacks squad will be named at 11am today - and it will feature several new faces, including some of Super Rugby Aotearoa's…
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 17:29
Growing calls for three-match North vs South series after high quality thriller in Wellington
Speaking to media in the post-match press conference, Hurricanes flanker Ardie Savea said he wished it was a three match series wi…
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 17:26
'Galthie is an amazing coach but there are stories that would leave a bad taste in your mouth'
Former Scottish international Johnnie Beattie has shed light on the inner workings of French national head coach Fabien Galthie, w…
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Ian Cameron
05 Sep 2020, 9:30
Springboks outcast Aphiwe Dyantyi finally has a doping offence hearing date
It was August 2019 when Springboks winger Aphiwe Dyantyi was formally charged with a doping offence for multiple anabolic steroids…
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 8:50
North v South: North player ratings vs South
The North Island couldn't seal the deal late on against the South, but that hasn't stopped some of their players from rating highl…
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Finn Morton
05 Sep 2020, 6:45
North vs South: South player ratings vs North
Inter-island rivalry was cranked up again for only the third time in 33 years with the North South match up in Wellington. Here's …
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Mike Rehu
05 Sep 2020, 6:10
Last-minute try secures dramatic South victory over the North
New Zealand and the rest of the rugby world wanted an exciting game of rugby, and the North and South Islands delivered it.
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Alex McLeod
05 Sep 2020, 5:11
Watch: North stars leave South clutching at straws as Damian McKenzie scores in offload frenzy
Much of the hype surrounding the North v South match stemmed from the exciting brand of rugby many were expecting of New Zealand's…
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 4:17
Pumas rugby camp hit by coronavirus cases
Rugby Australia's hopes of participating in the Rugby Championship have been dealt a blow with six Argentine players testing posit…
Japan coach Jamie Joseph rules out return to Highlanders following Aaron Mauger exit
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has quashed any hope of a potential move back to the Highlanders in the wake of Aaron Mauger's depar…
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 0:24
'You belong here': The 20-year-old Super Rugby rookie who could be the answer to Australia's lock crisis
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie may have found himself an answer to Australia's lock crisis in the form of a 20-year-old star.
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Finn Morton
04 Sep 2020, 23:02
The time Hong Kong beat Joe Roff | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 16
This week the team share stories about all round legend, Joe Roff. They also discuss what should happen with 7s rugby, the Rugby C…
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RugbyPass
04 Sep 2020, 22:59
Everything you need to know about the 81st North vs South clash
One of domestic rugby's oldest rivalries will be renewed on Saturday night with the North versus South derby match.
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Online Editors
04 Sep 2020, 19:37
Intense atmosphere and free-flowing play expected from both ends for North v South battle
In Australia, it's state against state and mate against mate. In New Zealand, the biggest domestic sporting rivalry pits island ag…
'Freak of nature': Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen reveals 'best athlete I ever coached'
Ex-All Blacks boss Steve Hansen has revealed the best athlete he ever coached in his illustrious rugby career spanning 24 years.
The Reds and Brumbies stars fighting for Wallabies jerseys in top-of-the-table Super Rugby AU clash
Reds captain Liam Wright knows Wallabies jerseys are on the line as he pilots his side towards the Super Rugby AU final.
'I just wonder if Jamie Joseph might be on the radar'
Following Aaron Mauger's exit from the Highlanders, one of his predecessors has suggested that the best man to take over the team …
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Online Editors
03 Sep 2020, 20:22
How today's events could shape the future of Australian rugby
Brad Thorn believes trans-Tasman rugby union has a "world class" product staring it in the face as Rugby Australia (RA) accepts la…
From garbage man to Wallabies prospect: The Reds star who has Brad Thorn's backing for an international re-call
His rise from garbage man to Wallabies hooker was nothing short of spectacular, but Reds coach Brad Thorn believes it's time for o…
'It was a tough call': The biggest snub from New Zealand's North v South clash
Lachlan Boshier's cruel omission from the North squad speaks to New Zealand rugby's rich loose forward depth and the All Blacks' d…
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Online Editors
03 Sep 2020, 16:39
Jones and his England staff shake off 6-month Test cobwebs... by coaching a Championship club
England boss Eddie Jones and his assistants haven't coached since the March win over Wales so they have been busy at Championship …
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Liam Heagney
03 Sep 2020, 5:50
What the North v South selections mean for New Zealand's halfback pecking order
If Saturday's North v South clash weren't an All Blacks trial masquerading as the great interisland battles of the past, then the …
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Tom Vinicombe
03 Sep 2020, 0:43
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Why the All Blacks can't afford to lose the Springboks
James Parsons and Bryn Hall are joined by Southland Stags captain Tony Lamborn as they discuss all the news from the week of rugby…
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RugbyPass
03 Sep 2020, 0:42
The Breakdown | Episode 32 | North vs South preview and the return of the Farah Palmer Cup
The team from Sky Sports NZ talk all things North and South and look forward to round one of the Farah Palmer Cup this weekend.
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RugbyPass
03 Sep 2020, 0:34
North v South: Surprise selections in the halves as TJ Perenara starts ahead of Aaron Smith
The two teams for the eagerly-anticipated Steinlager North v South match at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday 5 September have…
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Online Editors
02 Sep 2020, 19:39
Two teams, two trophies: Re-emergence of long-lost cup means winning North v South side will be seeing double
Two trophies of different eras and origins will be up for grabs during the North v South match with the Te Matau a M?ui - The Fish…
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Online Editors
02 Sep 2020, 18:58
The mind trick Jack Willis is playing on himself to ensure his jackalling is ready for England
The career of Jack Willis suffered a severe blow in 2018 but the back row had developed a mind trick that has put him on course fo…
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Liam Heagney
02 Sep 2020, 13:07
England to have 20,000 fans at Twickenham for Barbarians game
Rugby officials in England are hoping to accommodate a Twickenham attendance of 20,000 when Eddie Jones' team get back to action a…
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Online Editors
02 Sep 2020, 6:03
Ticket hunt starts as online ballot opens for next year's Lions tour to South Africa
With the Lions tour to South Africa now just nine months away, the online ticket ballot for Springboks supporters has opened.
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Online Editors
02 Sep 2020, 4:44
Can the British & Irish Lions realistically beat South Africa in 2021?
In 2021 the British & Irish Lions will make the journey southwards to South Africa, the home of the World Champion Springboks.
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RugbyPass
02 Sep 2020, 4:40
'Well, I am hoping 20-plus. I want to see a record' - Eddie Jones sets the bar high for the number of England players on the Lions tour
Sir Clive Woodward’s bloated Lions touring party of 2005 saw 20 Red Rose stars embark for New Zealand – a record number suppli…
'It's going to be a dagger': Kiwi Super players on why New Zealand Rugby can't lose the Springboks
James Parsons and Tony Lamborn of the Blues, Bryn Hall of the Crusaders discussed on this week's Aotearoa Rugby Pod what would hap…
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Online Editors
01 Sep 2020, 21:02
Dylan Hartley and the Test rugby statistic that looks unfavourably on player welfare in England
Former England skipper Dylan Hartley has given awareness to a Test level statistic that doesn't reflect well on the Premiership an…
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Liam Heagney
01 Sep 2020, 14:42
Schalk Brits has named the player he thinks should replace Snyman in the Springboks squad
With RG Snyman unavailable until 2021 due to injury, Schalk Brits has picked who he thinks should be the second row's Springboks s…
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Chris Jones
01 Sep 2020, 8:57
World Rugby unveils £1.86million Tokyo Olympics lifeline for 7s as more tournaments cancelled
With the World Rugby 7s circuit on ice since last March in Vancouver, officials have unveiled a fund to help teams get over the hu…
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Online Editors
01 Sep 2020, 4:52
'I watched in 2009 and ever since I told myself I definitely want to be a part of that'
Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe has labelled next year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa as an "incredible" event that …
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Online Editors
01 Sep 2020, 2:24
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson reveals how he intends to help the British and Irish Lions
Scott Robertson says his potential involvement in next year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa may come in a smaller r…
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Online Editors
01 Sep 2020, 1:27
Breakout Blues star preparing for rare opportunity
Auckland Blues hooker Kurt Eklund says being locked down over the past two weeks had made for some "interesting times" but he was …
'Everyone knows what's on the line here': The player's take on the importance of North v South
Making the All Blacks is paramount for players preparing to represent their respective islands this weekend says North hooker Ash …
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Online Editors
31 Aug 2020, 17:43
It might be time for Andy Farrell to relocate Jacob Stockdale
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has quickly discovered that the list of potential heirs to the throne is not as rich as it once ap…
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Ciarán Kennedy
31 Aug 2020, 14:50
Scotland's professional players agree salary reduction package
A confidential deal had been agreed following talks designed to mitigate the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Maloney's Dark Secret Revealed | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 15
A ‘viewer’ question from Waratahs forward, Ned Hanigan, has led to the revelation a dark truth from the past from Sean Maloney…
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RugbyPass
31 Aug 2020, 0:18
'He looks ready to go': Hype continues to grow as ex-All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams nears NRL return
Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is expected to complete his NRL return this weekend when his Sydney Roosters take on th…
Former British and Irish Lions coach: Why the Lions must reject Scott Robertson for 2021 South Africa tour
A former British and Irish Lions coach says Scott Robertson shouldn't be appointed in a coaching role for the team's tour of South…
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Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 22:18
SANZAAR deny reports Springboks in 'advanced discussions' to play in European tournament
SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos has reportedly denied claims that South Africa are set to shun the Rugby Championship this year and play …
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Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 21:48
Confusion surrounds Rugby Championship following reports of Springboks desertion
Plans to run a makeshift Rugby Championship this year may have been thrown into disarray following reports South Africa are set to…
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Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 17:28
Forget the openside options, it's time for England to find their Pieter-Steph du Toit on the blindside
England have no shortage of options on the openside, but how does their depth stack up at blindside and who could lock down the sp…
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Alex Shaw
30 Aug 2020, 14:56
'I know he's a monster... the things he'd been doing in pre-season were athletically freakish'
Seven minutes of a debut and a massive season-ending injury were not quite in the script for World Cup winner and Springbok RG Sny…
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Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 9:21
England players to have match fees reduced
England’s stars will be paid a reduced match fee of £17,250 from this autumn as part of a new arrangement with the Rugby Footba…
'I've had about 6 concussions but the one at Murrayfield really knocked me around - that was the one I struggled to come back from'
Blade Thomson encountered a whole cocktail of bad things in late 2018, including concussion which delayed his Scotland debut and n…
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Jamie Lyall
30 Aug 2020, 5:06
'I'm probably the last person you expect to hear from'
Despite the pair being at the centre of a refereeing controversy that resulted in a tied series in 2017's British and Irish Lions …
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Online Editors
29 Aug 2020, 19:53
Dylan Hartley sheds light on the painful daily legacy rugby is having on his body
It's 20 months since former England skipper Dylan Hartley last played a game, 9 since he retired, but his body is a painful daily …
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Liam Heagney
29 Aug 2020, 9:04
Dismayed reaction from Welsh fans as 7s set-up is scrapped
Welsh fans have responded to the revelation that their 7s team is being scrapped in the angry way that many would expect.
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Tom Parker
29 Aug 2020, 4:57
SANZAAR boss 'very optimistic' about New Zealand's chance of hosting Rugby Championship
SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos has revealed he is "very optimistic" about the chances of New Zealand hosting the Rugby Champ…
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Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 23:09
Rugby Wrap Up | Episode 17 | Revolutionary David Moffett starts new code
Rugby visionary David Moffett takes no prisoners in a candid and engaging chat with Matt McCarthy on Rugby Wrap Up.
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Rugby Wrap Up
28 Aug 2020, 23:01
The reason why Michael Hooper can't make the Wallabies cut - not even as a bench player
With so much talent rising through Australia's loose forward ranks, veteran star Michael Hooper may have a hard time finding his p…
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Finn Morton
28 Aug 2020, 21:58
Steve Hansen's advice to make the Wallabies and Rugby Australia more competitive
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes Rugby Australia should take notes from New Zealand Rugby.
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Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 18:23
Scrapped: Wales have binned their 7s rugby team just weeks after England shelved theirs
Financial cutbacks led to the RFU scrapping their England 7s programme earlier this month and Wales have now done likewise.
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Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 12:01
Bizarre September 2 fight lined up between Elton Jantjies and an ex-Springboks teammate
Super Rugby's Lions and Bulls have announced that former Springboks teammates Elton Jantjies and Cornal Hendricks will have a figh…
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Josh Raisey
28 Aug 2020, 10:50
7 South Africa teams get green light to resume full-contract training next week
Rugby has been slow to get its act together in South Africa amid Covid-19, but there is some optimism with 7 teams resuming full-c…
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Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 6:20
The inspiring Ian McKinley is back in rugby, taking up a coaching position in his native Ireland
The career of Ian McKinley looked over in 2011 after the loss of sight in an eye, but the Irishman remarkably became an Italy inte…
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Liam Heagney
28 Aug 2020, 4:40
Report: Rugby Championship under threat as All Blacks face Bledisloe Cup fixtures abroad
In the most recent update of an ever-changing international schedule, the All Blacks may have to travel to Australia to play the f…
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Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 1:48
How Pasifika inclusion in Super Rugby could make Samoa world-beaters once again
New Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is crossing his fingers that talk of a Pasifika team in Super Rugby comes to fruition.
North vs South: Highlanders prop called into South Island squad in place of Blues standout
A long-serving Highlanders prop has been called into the South Island squad in place of an upcoming test-level prospect.
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Alex McLeod
27 Aug 2020, 22:14
Fans insist Georgia are popular choice for belated 'Eight Nations' invite
Reports have emerged that Japan won't play in November's 'Eight Nations', resulting in fans calling for Georgia to now be invited.…
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Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2020, 14:18
Canterbury issues apology for recent Ireland jersey gaffe
Canterbury unveiled new Ireland jerseys last week but their approach to the women's game caused anger online and they have now apo…
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Online Editors
27 Aug 2020, 11:58
'Eight Nations' tournament in jeopardy as Japan pull out - reports
Group 1 of the Eight Nations was reportedly to consist of England, Ireland, Fiji and Wales, with Japan set to join Scotland, Italy…
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Online Editors
27 Aug 2020, 11:08
The sabbatical deal that could see experienced Wallabies follow Michael Hooper to Japan
Either Dane Haylett-Petty or Matt To'omua could join Michael Hooper on a Japan sabbatical, but not both, in a deal worked out with…
'I was pushing as hard as I could': Ben Smith's tumultuous final season in New Zealand
Interview: On the back of an exceptional career in New Zealand, 2019 was supposed to be Ben Smith’s successful swansong. It’s …
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Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2020, 20:23
'It went much deeper than that' - The psychological exploitation the Springboks used on Jerome Garces to help sway the World Cup final
One of the more cunning tactics was to act subservient when speaking to the referee by bending down or kneeling when talking to ma…
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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 18:00
Travel woes and homesickness could further curtail plans for Bledisloe matches in New Zealand
New Zealand Rugby could be facing further complications in sorting an international schedule for 2020.
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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 17:38
MyPlayers issue formal statement on BLM kneeling
South Africa’s rugby players’ organisation, MyPlayers, has released a statement regarding players decision to kneel not for BL…
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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 14:55
Adam Hastings' love-hate Twitter relationship: 'It's not the nine good comments you remember, it's the one bad one'
Having suffered online criticism earlier in his career, Adam Hastings deleted his Twitter account when the Scotland Townsend-Russe…
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Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2020, 14:19
36 key events since rugby turned professional in 1995, 25 years ago to this very day
It's 25 years ago today - August 26, 1995 - when rugby decided to turn professional and allow payment to players and coaches.
The Breakdown | Episode 31 | Kieran Read returns to the Mitre 10 Cup
The Breakdown is back this week to discuss the upcoming North v South clash, the big player movements ahead of the Mitre 10 Cup se…
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RugbyPass
26 Aug 2020, 2:56
'You've left the skipper at the hotel': James Parsons reveals his rookie blunder that left All Blacks captain Richie McCaw behind
Coming into an All Blacks camp can be daunting, and James Parsons found that out quickly as his first few days in the squad didn't…
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Alex McLeod
26 Aug 2020, 1:27
Confirmed: New Zealand Rugby announce venue and crowd details for North v South match
New Zealand Rugby have confirmed where the upcoming North vs South match will be held and whether a live crowd will be permitted t…
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Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 22:26
88-year North vs South secret discovered in Eden Park basement
An amateur sleuth has unlocked the mystery of what happened to the Loving Cup, the trophy awarded for the North v South game nearl…
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Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 22:16
21 highs and lows as professional rugby gets set to celebrate its 25th birthday
Professional rugby turns 25 years old on Wednesday and it has had a chequered history since player payments became official in 199…
Professional rugby's 25th birthday warning: 'You need a blockbuster narrative to keep fans interested'
It was August 26, 1995, when rugby was declared 'open' and its 25th birthday celebration arrives with a nod to the future by World…
Young Waratahs star eyes Super Rugby AU finals spot as he goes head-to-head with fellow Wallabies contender
With a new Waratahs contract in his pocket and his name in the Wallabies mix, a spot in the Super Rugby AU finals is next on Tom H…
Revealed: All Blacks set to host 'lightweight' nations in 2021 after being snubbed by tier two minnows
The All Blacks are set to host two nations that haven't travelled to New Zealand in about a decade next July.
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Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 2:23
The 31-year-old Brumbies lock on the cusp of Wallabies selection after inking new contract
Rugby Australia and the Brumbies have locked in a 31-year-old uncapped lock, who was last week named in Dave Rennie's updated play…
'He kept coming for me': All Blacks legend Dan Carter reveals his toughest international opponent
Ex-All Blacks great Dan Carter has named a former Springboks loose forward as the "toughest-minded" player he's ever faced.
'You're the ugliest guy in the world': Dane Coles lifts the lid on skirmishes with Michael Hooper and Kyle Sinckler
A month after being named New Zealand's "biggest grub", All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has opened up about some of the most notable …
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Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 21:33
Proceeding with North v South match would be a big blunder on NZR's behalf
If rugby is a business, then surely the North v South fixture is heading towards being dead on arrival.
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Michael Pulman
24 Aug 2020, 4:39
Argentina star excluded from Pumas training camp after testing positive for COVID-19
A Los Pumas star has been excluded from the national side's Rugby Championship training squad after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 1:38
Fresh doubts over North vs South match as New Zealand Government announce lockdown extension
Wellington and Dunedin have become possible host cities for the North vs South match as an extension on Auckland's lockdown has ca…
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Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 0:53
'I'm just going to keep doing it': Dane Coles responds to player poll that saw him voted the 'biggest grub' in New Zealand
All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles isn't planning on changing the way he plays rugby despite being voted the "biggest gru…
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Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 0:03
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Finding a seat on the All Blacks bus
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Blues hooker James Parsons and Highlanders first-five Josh Ioane join Ross Karl to discuss th…
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RugbyPass
24 Aug 2020, 0:00
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read returns to Mitre 10 Cup for 2020
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has confirmed he will return to the Mitre 10 Cup this year, and could take to the field with…
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Online Editors
23 Aug 2020, 17:51
'He did ride him pretty hard... he doesn't really get on me like that' - Lawes admits teammate got the 'brunt' of England boss
Courtney Lawes has conceded that former Northampton Saints teammate Dylan Hartley had a very different relationship with England h…
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Ian Cameron
23 Aug 2020, 13:29
Who were the England 'winners' on Eddie Jones' watchlist this weekend?
With the remaining Six Nations fixtures looming for England, not to mention the autumn’s ‘Eight Nations’ tournament, Eddie J…
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Alex Shaw
23 Aug 2020, 5:32
The All Blacks stars that are still without Super Rugby contracts for next season
While New Zealand Rugby have been hard at work re-contracting players for the coming seasons, there are still a number of All Blac…
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Online Editors
23 Aug 2020, 1:03
Ex-Australia international Matt Giteau's posts tongue-in-cheek quip after local Canberra comeback
It was 2006 when Australia great Matt Giteau last played in a local first-grade Canberra event but the soon-to-be 38-year-old made…
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Online Editors
22 Aug 2020, 10:07
The endless Zoom calls that one Wales player doesn't ever want to repeat
Lockdown was no fun for Josh Turnbull, a Wales players association representative who was involved in seemingly endless Zoom salar…
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Online Editors
22 Aug 2020, 6:17
Ian Foster reveals the game the All Blacks wanted to play instead of the North v South match
Head coach Ian Foster has revealed multiple teams turned down invitations to take on the All Blacks.
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Online Editors
22 Aug 2020, 0:52
After an understated display in his Bristol debut last weekend, Semi Radradra has reminded the world what he's capable of
While Semi Radradra had few opportunities to shine in his Gallagher Premiership debut last weekend, the flying Fijian has reaffirm…
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Online Editors
21 Aug 2020, 23:23
Crowdless Eden Park could cede North v South match to Wellington
Wellington is in the box seat to host the North versus South match after the Government denied exemptions for Auckland-based playe…
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Online Editors
21 Aug 2020, 19:36
Haskell distances himself from Billy Vunipola's views on religion
Billy Vunipola was a guest on a podcast co-hosted by James Haskell who has taken to Twitter to issue a disclaimer regarding some r…
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Josh Raisey
21 Aug 2020, 13:09
Cash-strapped RFU have done the unthinkable, refusing to cut expenses budget of 55-member council
The cash-strapped RFU have recently made severe cuts, but its council have failed to take one for the team by not agreeing to cut …
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Josh Raisey
21 Aug 2020, 11:21
North v South match postponed, New Zealand Rugby confirm
The Steinlager North v South match is to be postponed for a week, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced.
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Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 23:00
Dave Rennie rewards Waratahs' sudden rise in form in latest national 'squad'
Dave Rennie's latest national watchlist includes a slew of new Waratahs players, reflecting the New South Wales team's rapid rise …
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Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 19:56
'I was living out of my mate's garage': Dan Carter's All Blacks revelation
Dan Carter has revealed that he was living in his friends' garage when he got his first call-up for the All Blacks.
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Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 18:10
Scott Robertson wants in on Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions tour
Scott Robertson has revealed that he approached Warren Gatland about joining him on the British and Irish Lions tour of South Afri…
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Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 17:37
'I was going from 3 Tramadol pills a day to 9 a day, within a week'
Having grown up seeing his father battle heroin addiction, Grayson Hart is now in the painkilling CBD business which is popular wi…
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Jamie Lyall
20 Aug 2020, 13:21
Marler and Robshaw lead the tributes to the retiring Jack Clifford
There was genuine sadness among the rugby circle in England in midweek when Harlequins flanker Jack Clifford revealed his retireme…
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Josh Raisey
20 Aug 2020, 12:00
Revealed: The contingency plans for New Zealand's North v South showcase
A change of date rather than a change of venue is now the more likely fate of the proposed North Island versus South Island match.
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Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 3:55
Don't mess with the Samo - The Aussie Rugby Show - Episode 14
This week Sean Maloney tells what it’s like to play against a rampaging Radike Samo at club level. It doesn’t end well...
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RugbyPass
20 Aug 2020, 1:00
Ex-Lions prop fears union going down the league route to solve scrummaging 'mess'
Former Lions prop Dai Young, who earned international Test caps at both union and league, fears for the set-piece in the 15-a-side…
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Chris Jones
19 Aug 2020, 13:19
Cancellation fears growing about the Lions' tour to South Africa
Ticket details for the 2021 Lions tour were confirmed this week by South Africa, but fears are growing that the trip might not yet…
The Breakdown | Episode 30 | All Blacks coach Ian Foster, North Island captain Patrick Tuipulotu and more
With Covid-19 throwing another curve ball to the New Zealand rugby season, The Breakdown continues via zoom this week with all the…
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RugbyPass
19 Aug 2020, 3:05
Blue-less: What the North Island team could look like if the Blues can't leave Auckland
As anticipation heightens for next week's North vs South clash, the prospect of Blues players taking part in the match remains unc…
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Alex McLeod
19 Aug 2020, 1:13
Covid headaches: New Zealand Rugby reveals ambitious plans for All Blacks tests in 2020
New Zealand Rugby is confident of securing All Blacks tests this year despite the re-emergence of Covid-19 in the country.
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Online Editors
18 Aug 2020, 22:44
No exemptions given for Auckland players to travel to Wellington for North vs South match
Players based in Auckland might not be able to take part in the North vs South clash as they haven't yet been given exemption to l…
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Online Editors
18 Aug 2020, 19:18
Lions tour match tickets going on sale for as little as £4 in South Africa
SA Rugby have unveiled ticket prices for next year's Lions tour with the emphasis very much on value for money to tempt South Afri…
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Online Editors
18 Aug 2020, 16:17
How one of the chief architects of SANZAAR is now trying to revolutionise modern rugby and return it to its roots
With rugby as a sport becoming more "complicated" and "boring" as the years have passed, an ambitious former administrator has his…
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Tom Vinicombe
18 Aug 2020, 1:41
The missing stars: The players who won't line up for North-South match
While Ian Foster is hopeful All Blacks captain Sam Cane isn't far from an injury return, there isn't such good news for some of hi…
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Online Editors
18 Aug 2020, 1:14
'What a pickle': All Blacks duo weigh in on Beauden Barrett vs Richie Mo'unga debate
As fans across New Zealand argue about who should line up at first-five for the All Blacks out of Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barre…
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Alex McLeod
18 Aug 2020, 0:45
Former NRL, SANZAAR and Wales boss launches his vision for a radical new version of rugby
Former rugby administrator David Moffett and ex-Wallabies and Argentina international Enrique Rodriguez have today launched a new …
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Online Editors
17 Aug 2020, 22:09
Mix of international experience and uncapped talent included as North vs South squads named
A raft of seasoned All Blacks will join forces with promising uncapped youngsters to do battle in next week's North vs South clash…
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Online Editors
17 Aug 2020, 20:14
World Cup winner backs Willis to force change in Eddie Jones' back row thinking
Head coach Jones has tinkered with his back row combinations and at last year’s World Cup opted to play with two recognised open…
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Chris Jones
17 Aug 2020, 9:49
The freakish stats of NZ prodigy dubbed All Blacks 15 elect
It is only a matter of time before Crusaders’ young star Will Jordan puts on an All Black jersey. The 22-year-old outside back h…
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Online Editors
17 Aug 2020, 8:21
Picking an England form XV as the Gallagher Premiership returns
The Gallagher Premiership made its long-awaited return on Friday night, as Harlequins hosted Sale Sharks at the Stoop and upset th…
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Alex Shaw
17 Aug 2020, 7:46
New Zealand Rugby issue update on North vs South match amid COVID-19 concerns
New Zealand Rugby has announced it is working on contingency plans for next week's highly-anticipated North vs South clash.
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Online Editors
17 Aug 2020, 1:20
'It's a no-brainer': Former Wallaby hits out at Michael Hooper's captaincy critics
An ex-Wallaby has fired back at critics of Michael Hooper's captaincy credentials, labelling the veteran flanker as “probably th…
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Online Editors
17 Aug 2020, 0:53
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Who makes the Super Rugby Aotearoa form All Blacks XV?
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Blues hooker James Parsons and Chiefs halfback Bryn Hall join Ross Karl to discuss who makes…
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RugbyPass
17 Aug 2020, 0:26
Six of the toughest selection headaches that could define the North vs South clash
As New Zealand Rugby continues its pursuit to stage the North vs South match in spite of a COVID-19 resurgence, there are some sel…
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Online Editors
16 Aug 2020, 23:08
The simple name check that gave Ian Madigan a 'serious' boost
Ulster Rugby's new flyhalf signing Ian Madigan says he was boosted by a recent name check by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, desp…
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Ian Cameron
16 Aug 2020, 15:05
REPORT: South Africa shelve World Cup 2027 and 2031 bids
The Rainbow Nation of South Africa will not be witnessing a World Cup on home soil in the near future. The South African Rugby Uni…
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Online Editors
16 Aug 2020, 7:21
Rennie's Wallabies swoop for scrum guru Du Plessis
Departing Glasgow Warriors coach Petrus du Plessis capture by Dave Rennie's Wallabies is all but a done deal it appears, with the …
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Ian Cameron
16 Aug 2020, 6:59
'There is a sub-section of fan sites and people who have never played who revel in calling people s***'
Despite lockdown putting his MMA on ice, James Haskell tells RugbyPass he has crammed so much into life in the 15 months since ret…
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Liam Heagney
16 Aug 2020, 4:18
Worcester Warriors' Ollie Lawrence puts down noticeable marker in loss to Gloucester
Ollie Lawrence impressed for Worcester Warriors on Saturday in their loss to Gloucester and signalled again his readiness for inte…
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Alex Shaw
15 Aug 2020, 10:02
Fans and journalists don't rate him, but this Scottish 'nobody' hasn't given up on winning them over
Chris Harris sputters into view on the screen sporting what might best be described as a divot in his forehead, as though Bryson D…
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Jamie Lyall
15 Aug 2020, 5:51
SBW expects to be targeted in 'toughest rugby competition in the world'
Sonny Bill Williams expects to be targeted in the NRL, labelling his return to the Sydney Roosters one of his greatest ever challe…
'You're f****d, mate': The three words Eddie Jones used to end Dylan Hartley's England career
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has revealed the brutal way he was told by Eddie Jones that he would not be going to the Worl…
'If foreign talent is the way to reignite the passion for rugby in Australia, then the sport is already lost'
Drafting surplus New Zealand players may stunt the growth of Australia’s promising young talent, so Finn Morton asks why jeopard…
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Finn Morton
14 Aug 2020, 0:46
The Australia 2027 World Cup bid has just received a big World Rugby boost
Australia are hoping that the now confirmed World Rugby World Cup bid hosting process will work in their favour for 2027.
Joe Marler has written soon-to-be-published book on his colourful career's 'ups and downs'
Colourful England and Lions prop Joe Marler has taken to social media to reveal he has written a soon-to-be-published book on his …
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Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2020, 8:05
Rugby Wrap Up | Episode 15 | World Rugby's and RFU's controversial concussion study
Rugby Wrap Up is joined by Dr Adam White and Dr Alan Pearce as they discuss World Rugby's and the RFU's controversial changing of …
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Rugby Wrap Up
13 Aug 2020, 1:00
The time Drew Mitchell gave Jonny Wilkinson an atomic wedgie | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 13
This week’s show comes from the ski fields of Perisher in New South Wales. The guys discuss the weekend’s Super Rugby as well …
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RugbyPass
13 Aug 2020, 0:54
Former England captain hits out: 'There's a little bit of self-interest going on at the moment'
England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio has blasted the All Blacks, Wallabies and Springboks, questioning their refusal to play te…
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Online Editors
12 Aug 2020, 17:39
Pumas name 46-man squad in preparation of Rugby Championship as training restarts in Argentina
A mix of uncapped rookies and seasoned veterans have been called upon by Mario Ledesma as Argentina prepare for the Rugby Champion…
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Online Editors
12 Aug 2020, 1:54
The Breakdown | Episode 29 | Codie Taylor, Rod Kafer and North vs South team predictions
Codie Taylor is on the Breakdown to talk about the Crusaders' Super Rugby Aotearoa victory while Rod Kafer gives an update from Au…
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RugbyPass
11 Aug 2020, 22:43
'I tried to give it every chance I could': The truth about Luke Jacobson's World Cup concussion
Luke Jacobson, despite having little experience at international or even Super Rugby level, was selected to travel to Japan with t…
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Tom Vinicombe
11 Aug 2020, 19:17
Seilala Mapusua appointed the new Samoa coach
Eliminated from the 2019 World Cup with just one win in four matches, Samoa have now turned to Seilala Mapusua as their new coach.…
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11 Aug 2020, 11:00
Stuart Lancaster has had his say about speculation linking him to a job with Gatland's 2021 Lions
There was much speculation about former England boss Stuart Lancaster when Warren Gatland let slip last week that he had spoken to…
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11 Aug 2020, 7:59
Kiwi stars eager for Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell to join Super Rugby next year
The idea of England duo Maro Itoje and Owen Farrell playing for the Chiefs next season has excited two Super Rugby Aotearoa stars.
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11 Aug 2020, 2:48
Wallabies faced with possibility of four-match Bledisloe Cup series to be held in New Zealand
Interim Rugby Australia chief executive Rob Clarke concedes there is a chance the Wallabies may have to try win the Bledisloe Cup …
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11 Aug 2020, 2:30
Highlanders icon Nasi Manu among three new Otago signings ahead of Mitre 10 Cup campaign
Inspirational Tonga loose forward and former Highlanders co-captain Nasi Manu is returning to New Zealand rugby after five years a…
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Alex McLeod
10 Aug 2020, 22:20
'You got Anton, you got Rieko, you got Jack' - The logjam in the All Blacks midfield going against Peter Umaga-Jensen
Umaga-Jensen is quickly rising up the ranks and has landed on the radar after only a handful of Super Rugby games, but earning All…
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Online Editors
10 Aug 2020, 22:17
Sonny Bill Williams admits he recently considered retiring
The 35-year-old former All Blacks and Roosters premiership player has signed a short-term NRL deal.
Jet heeled Bok backrow Kwagga Smith snubs return to South Africa
Springbok Albertus ‘Kwagga’ Smith has turned down offers from a number of South African teams and agreed to a new deal with Ja…
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10 Aug 2020, 6:35
Joe Schmidt lined up for high-power role with World Rugby - reports
The former Ireland head coach is reportedly World Rugby's first choice for the newly created role of 'Director of Rugby and High P…
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10 Aug 2020, 6:33
Rugby Australia propose Champions League-style 'Super Eight' competition as part of new broadcast package
Rugby Australia isn't backing down on keeping five Australian Super Rugby teams and will give New Zealand a deadline to come to th…
Report: Crusaders boss Scott Robertson to decide coaching future after claiming fourth consecutive title
Less than a year after bing snubbed as All Blacks boss, freshly-crowned Super Rugby Aotearoa-winning coach Scott Robertson "is exp…
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10 Aug 2020, 1:18
'There's no reason why we can't pick Saracens players' - Jones
England Rugby head coach Eddie Jones says there is no reason why he and his selectors won't utilise Saracens players, despite thei…
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Ian Cameron
09 Aug 2020, 6:59
'It always felt like we were trying to catch up with Glasgow... we did not play the most exciting style at times'
After almost a decade of service to Edinburgh, making 125 appearances and playing under four head coaches, Dougie Fife is ready to…
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Jamie Lyall
09 Aug 2020, 3:23
England players in better shape now than before - Jones
Premiership Rugby resumes next week having been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Winless Gatland may draft Saracens' Lions stars for next season's Chiefs
Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland may be remembered for a dire reign at the Super Rugby franchise but the Lions coach may yet be ab…
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Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2020, 7:56
Six England backrow contenders to threaten the established order
The established order in the England backrow seems unruffled. A settled trio. At the base of the scrum is the guv’nor, Billy Vun…
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Owain Jones
08 Aug 2020, 6:00
'Should make it into All Blacks': Peter Umaga-Jensen impresses with first half brace of tries as All Blacks selectors watch on
Don't be surprised to hear calls for Peter Umaga-Jensen to earn a surprise call-up to the All Blacks squad in the wake of the Hurr…
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08 Aug 2020, 5:07
All Blacks trainer Nic Gill lifts lid on the fittest players in New Zealand
After breaking the Blues' club record for fastest Bronco, star playmaker Beauden is just one of the fittest players in New Zealand…
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08 Aug 2020, 0:58
'I'll play the role that we need': Why Matt Toomua's midfield switch may become a regularity following Rebels win
Although he's put his hand up to wear the Wallabies No. 10 jersey, Matt Toomua says he's happy to stay at inside centre.
Warren Gatland open to working for the Chiefs 'for free' if 2021 British and Irish Lions tour is cancelled
Warren Gatland has revealed he would "absolutely" like to return to the Chiefs next year should the Lions tour to South Africa be …
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07 Aug 2020, 23:16
Vunipola's World Cup admission: 'There were things that happened in the vicinity of the team when we were away'
Billy Vunipola believes he let down England at the World Cup and has even failed to offer enough support to brother Mako.
Shortage of locks could keep departing veteran Rob Simmons in Wallabies selection mix
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie insists Rob Simmons remains firmly in his plans despite the 100-Test lock departing for Europe later t…
'We're in those conversations': Wallabies boss Dave Rennie hasn't given up on signing Joseph Suaalii just yet
The 17-year-old is weighing up whether to accept a lucrative offer from Rugby Australia or remain with NRL club South Sydney, but …
'No regrets at all': Ben Mowen opens up on decision to quit Wallabies captaincy six years ago
Six years after shocking Australian rugby to take a contract in France in his prime, former Wallabies captain Ben Mowen speaks abo…
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Finn Morton
06 Aug 2020, 23:26
Why Dave Rennie wants as many Australian teams as possible in trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition
RA is set to rebuff a proposal by NZR for an eight-team competition featuring just two Australian teams, but Rennie is confident a…
Saracens' England stars may yet be loaned out admits McCall
Mark McCall believes Saracens' England stars have a “golden opportunity” to take a "sabbatical" next term and boost their Brit…
'He will be part of our plans in the same way as everyone else' - Lowe in frame for Ireland call-up
Lowe, who signed for Leinster from the Chiefs in 2017, will be able to represent from November this year due to World Rugby's resi…
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Online Editors
06 Aug 2020, 8:06
Australia mourns death of former Wallaby captain Tooth
A premier utility of his time praised for his safe hands and hard-hitting nature, Tooth was Australia’s 41st Wallaby Test Captai…
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06 Aug 2020, 4:00
Eddie Jones catches George Smith after a night out - The Aussie Rugby Show - Episode 12
This week Jeremy Paul shares how he escaped Eddie Jones returning home from a massive night out but George Smith wasn’t so lucky…
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RugbyPass
06 Aug 2020, 0:01
Club-by-club Premiership Lions candidates: Part 2 - London Irish to Worcester Warriors
The second part of our club-by-club look at the Gallagher Premiership clubs and their potential British and Irish Lions tourists.
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Alex Shaw
05 Aug 2020, 11:53
World Cup bid chief fears Australian rugby could become 'third-tier sport'
The 53-year-old helped Australia win the World Cup in both 1991 and 1999, and is now helming the Wallabies’ bid for host status …
'What I will say is the team that won the World Cup had a 12 in a similar mould to myself'
The powerful centre won the last of his 94 Wales caps three years ago, coming off the bench during a 2017 defeat to New Zealand.
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Online Editors
05 Aug 2020, 8:06
RG Snyman confirms he will choose Springboks over Munster
The Rugby Championship is set to be played in New Zealand on a condensed six-week scheduled across November and December.
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05 Aug 2020, 5:00
Sir Graham Henry opens up on the coaching stint that 'just about killed me'
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has revealed one of his more successful coaching stints "just about killed" the World Cup…
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Online Editors
05 Aug 2020, 2:45
The coin toss moment when Siya Kolisi learned the Springboks already had the World Cup title in the bag
Despite their different pathways to the World Cup final, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has revealed his team were supremely confi…
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Online Editors
05 Aug 2020, 1:48
Pacific XV likely limited to one or two players per province for All Blacks' season-opener
The opening fixture of the All Blacks' season against a Pacific XV is set to be announced in the coming week, according to a repor…
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Online Editors
04 Aug 2020, 22:52
Rugby Australia appoint Phil Kearns Executive Director of their Rugby World Cup 2027 bid
Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan has revealed that two-time World Cup winner Phil Kearns AM as Executive Director, Rugby W…
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Online Editors
04 Aug 2020, 17:09
Club-by-club Premiership Lions candidates: Part 1 - Bath to Leicester Tigers
A club-by-club look at which players from the Gallagher Premiership could make the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in…
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Alex Shaw
04 Aug 2020, 13:32
Questions being asked of 'Eight Nations' pool groupings
The new tournament will see Japan and Fiji join the Six Nations teams in a two-group format, and will replace the original Test sc…
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Ian Cameron
04 Aug 2020, 9:20
Scotland international Dougie Fife is heading to MLR
Fife's departure from Edinburgh was confirmed in April and he will join the playing roster of the Free Jacks for the 2021 and 2022…
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Online Editors
04 Aug 2020, 7:03
Newcastle Falcons sign Italian international Marco Fuser
Fuser, capped 33 times by the Azzurri, joins the Falcons from Pro14 side Benetton Treviso.
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04 Aug 2020, 5:57
Warren Gatland confirms talks with Stuart Lancaster as Lions preparations go on
Former England coach Lancaster is working at Leinster.
Blues eager to keep breakout star Caleb Clarke as questions arise about Olympics ambitions
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has made no secret about his desire to keep star wing Caleb Clarke in Super Rugby next season foll…
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Alex McLeod
04 Aug 2020, 0:52
The answer to the New Zealand's lock crisis? Super Rugby Aotearoa stars weigh in on All Blacks selection debate
With Ian Foster set to name his first All Blacks squad in three weeks, who fills New Zealand's significant void at lock remains up…
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Alex McLeod
03 Aug 2020, 23:58
Major blow for Leinster and Ireland as Ryan ruled out for up to 12 weeks
The province have confirmed that Ryan suffered a shoulder injury recently and has had a procedure to address the issue.
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Ciarán Kennedy
03 Aug 2020, 9:02
Israel Folau at centre of fresh controversy after choosing not to 'take a knee' before Super League match
Controversial former Wallaby fullback Israel Folau is drawing fire once again after he chose not to take a knee before Catalan Dra…
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Ian Cameron
02 Aug 2020, 16:06
Jim Hamilton's 2021 British and Irish Lions selection
Former Scotland second row Jim Hamilton has picked his starting fifteen for the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour of South Afric…
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02 Aug 2020, 12:59
Former England centre: Folau 'the best talent I've played with in either code'
Dual-code former England centre Joel Tomkins has described Wallaby outcast and now teammate Israel Folau as "absolutely unbelievab…
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Ian Cameron
02 Aug 2020, 10:37
Report: Argentina to play in South American Championship ahead of Rugby Championship
Argentina are set to play in the South American Championship as preparation for their Rugby Championship campaign in New Zealand l…
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Online Editors
01 Aug 2020, 23:30
Irish Rugby's virus-free status remains intact after Sevens tests
Irish Rugby's virus-free status remains intact after their Sevens programmes personnel were tested, yielding zero positive results…
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Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2020, 8:00
'I don't just want to be a Wallaby, I want to be a winning Wallaby' - Fraser McReight's aspirations for emerging golden generation
After four rounds of Super Rugby AU, a number of last year’s history-making Junior Wallabies squad have stood up and made their …
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Finn Morton
31 Jul 2020, 18:28
All Blacks, Wales or England: Highlanders star Michael Collins opens up on where his international allegiance lies
When the Highlanders run out to face the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Sunday, it will almost be as if things will have come fu…
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Alex McLeod
31 Jul 2020, 17:56
Blow for sport in UK as Government cancel plans to allow crowds attend events
It follows a spike in coronavirus cases which has led to general restrictions being reintroduced to some part of northern England.
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Online Editors
31 Jul 2020, 11:26
10 of the best: The greatest games from the Aviva Stadium's first decade
RugbyPass takes a look at 10 of the best games from the first decade of rugby at the Aviva Stadium.
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Ciarán Kennedy
31 Jul 2020, 9:34
English rugby shake-up includes new £12m television deal for remodelled Championship
The most extensive shake-up of the sport since rugby went professional is expected to be put before the 11 Championship clubs at t…
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Chris Jones
31 Jul 2020, 4:48
London Irish confirm signing of Wallabies centurian Rob Simmons
Simmons has more than 150 Super Rugby appearances under his belt across stints with the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs.
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Online Editors
31 Jul 2020, 4:22
The Breakdown | Episode 27 | Scott Robertson, Bill Beaumont and more
The Breakdown wraps up an entertaining round seven of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The panel is joined by World Rugby chairman Sir Bill B…
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RugbyPass
31 Jul 2020, 2:57
Top League giants Kobelco Steelers confirm signings of ex-All Blacks duo Aaron Cruden and Ben Smith
Reigning Top League champions Kobelco Steelers have added a pair of All Blacks veterans to their already impressive ranks ahead of…
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Online Editors
31 Jul 2020, 1:47
Rising Hurricanes star Du'Plessis Kirifi eyes All Blacks as he puts pen to paper in new long-term deal
The Hurricanes have announced the contract extension of emerging talent, Du’Plessis Kirifi, on a three-year deal.
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Online Editors
30 Jul 2020, 20:12
Leinster's Dan Leavy is back on the training pitch after remarkable recovery from horror injury
The Ireland flanker sustained serious knee ligament damage during Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final defeat of Ulster last yea…
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Ciarán Kennedy
30 Jul 2020, 11:20
World Rugby statement: Test rugby to return in October
World Rugby will make a temporary adjustment to Regulation 9 to allow an 'exciting programme' of international Test rugby later th…
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Online Editors
30 Jul 2020, 8:31
Leinster and Munster all-clear following latest round of Covid-19 tests ahead of Pro14 derby
The two provinces are set to return to competitive action with an eagerly-anticipated Guinness Pro14 derby at the Aviva Stadium on…
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Ciarán Kennedy
30 Jul 2020, 8:21
Chris Robshaw reveals England's 2015 World Cup exit left him 'hugely depressed'
Hosts England were dumped out of the competition at the end of the pool stage following Twickenham defeats to Wales and Australia.
Drew Mitchell MIA after Kurtley Beale's wedding - The Aussie Rugby Show - Episode 11
This week the panel discuss all things Aussie Rugby including their take on the Joseph Suaalii signing saga as well as answering y…
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RugbyPass
30 Jul 2020, 1:58
Astute recruitment by Vern Cotter lands Fiji one of the most experienced coaching groups south of the equator
While Fiji have always been blessed with players of outstanding potential, the upcoming Vern Cotter era could be when the island n…
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Online Editors
30 Jul 2020, 0:55
Australia's obsession with talent: 'Someone puts in a good performance and all of a sudden they're the next Wallaby'
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has hit out at the instant-star syndrome enveloping Australian rugby, saying the best Wallabies player…
World Rugby's 7s update a reminder of how rugby is struggling to get back to where it was pre-Covid
The pandemic has decimated the 2020 rugby schedule and the World Rugby update on the 7s circuit doesn't augur well for the outlook…
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Online Editors
29 Jul 2020, 7:00
Warning issued to Sonny Bill Williams after the recent return of Ben Te'o to NRL
Ben Te'o hasn't had things his own way since returning to NRL, a settling-in struggle that Sonny Bill Williams has been warned abo…
Lack of match opportunities raises question about Japan's place in end of year European rugby tournament
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Fiji and Japan will join the Six Nations sides in a four-week rugby tournament to end the…
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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 23:38
Former All Blacks great Andy Haden dies aged 69 after losing cancer battle
All Blacks legend Andy Haden, who played 117 times for New Zealand, including 41 tests, has died at the age of 69 after a long bat…
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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 22:05
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont open to funding Pacific Island team in Super Rugby
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has thrown his support behind the inclusion of a Pacific Island team in Super Rugby, saying…
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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 18:51
All Blacks' cross-code battle with Kangaroos back on the agenda
Plans for a historic cross-code clash between the All Blacks and the Kangaroos are reportedly back on after being dubbed "dead in …
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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 17:44
Russia have just launched a Putin-backed bid to host World Cup 2027
Australia are in the driving seat to host the 2027 World Cup following Argentina's withdrawal, but minnows Russia have now surpris…
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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 10:46
Beaumont has been speaking about Test player release ahead of Thursday's World Rugby vote on revised 2020 calendar
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has been speaking on The Breakdown, the Sky Sport NZ programme, about Test player release and c…
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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 8:12
Suspicion still exists that the wrong man was given charge of the All Blacks
In the absence of test footy, Super Rugby Aotearoa has further underlined what a fine job Scott Robertson does as coach of the Cru…
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Hamish Bidwell
27 Jul 2020, 16:37
Itoje not ready to captain Lions claims former Saracens coach
While he's a big fan of the player, former Saracens coach Brendan Venter says he doesn't believe Maro Itoje is ready to skipper th…
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Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2020, 14:34
England, Ireland, Wales and Fiji grouped together in new Autumn tournament - reports
The new tournament is penned in for a November 14 start date, just weeks after the suspended 2020 Six Nations fixtures are complet…
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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 11:46
NRL to bend rules for Sonny Bill Williams and his Wolfpack teammates
Sonny Bill Williams' return is another step closer with the ARL Commission open to considering exemptions for players to hold NRL …
Lions confirm Vodafone as main sponsor for 2021 tour
Vodafone (Ireland and UK) have been revealed as lead partner for the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour of South Africa.
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Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2020, 6:13
'We are not overly blessed in the locking department': All Blacks selector Grant Fox's plea to the locks of Super Rugby Aotearoa
All Blacks selector Grant Fox has conceded New Zealand's locking stocks have been stretched thin as the announcement of the first …
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Alex McLeod
27 Jul 2020, 0:38
Joost van der Westhuizen's brother shoots two robbers dead in church
The brother of the late, great Joost van der Westhuizen has shot dead two robbers in a church in South Africa, according to report…
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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 16:50
The first great casualty of rugby's new world order
Like prime Aston Martins flying out of the showroom, the finest Argentinean players have left Buenos Aires in waves these past few…
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Jamie Lyall
26 Jul 2020, 13:57
'The numbers discussed, there's no way they can be true' - Turinui dismisses Suaalii deal figures
Former Wallaby Morgan Turinui says the Rugby Australia contract offer to teen sensation Joseph Suaalii is likely to be a fraction …
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Ian Cameron
26 Jul 2020, 8:08
Revealed: Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams' hefty pay cut to return to the NRL
At first, Sonny Bill Williams was getting paid too much. Now, he's not getting enough.
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Online Editors
25 Jul 2020, 19:15
Ex-Toulon star Delon Armitage has secured grassroots coaching position back in England
Former England full-back Delon Armitage made his fame and fortune in France but he has now returned home to take up a grassroots c…
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Online Editors
25 Jul 2020, 12:02
Eddie Jones has joined the debate swirling around England fans singing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Amid Black Lives Matter protests, the RFU last month said it was reviewing England fans singing Swing Low, something Eddie Jones h…
Nigel Owens' shock secret: He was threatened with 2019 World Cup selection axe
Referee Nigel Owens was confidently looking ahead to his fourth World Cup when he received a warning that he might not make select…
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Online Editors
25 Jul 2020, 8:05
Eddie Jones jumps to Joe Marler's defence after Woodward's piercing England criticism
The antics of Joe Marler at a pre-World Cup final media conference last November recently drew the ire of former England coach Cli…
Weight of Australian rugby would be a massive burden and cost for teenage sensation Joseph Suaalii to bear
At a time when rugby is struggling to control its identity and to determine its standing in the wide selection of sports Down Unde…
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Finn Morton
24 Jul 2020, 19:58
Report: New Zealand to kick off season with game against Pacific XV featuring former and future All Blacks
While there's hope that a new Pacific Island side could be included in a Super Rugby replacement as early as 2021, it appears that…
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Online Editors
24 Jul 2020, 19:05
Ralepelle given stinging rebuke by Jacques Burger on Twitter following latest drugs ban
Former Saracens star Jacques Burger has slammed Chiliboy Ralepelle after the ex-Springboks hooker was banned for 8 years after ano…
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Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2020, 10:47
Brian O'Driscoll names his 2021 Lions XV to defeat the Springboks: 8 English, 3 Welsh, 2 Irish and 2 Scots
A year out from the 2021 Lions series versus South Africa, 2005 skipper and four-time tourist Brian O'Driscoll has chosen his XV t…
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Online Editors
24 Jul 2020, 7:08
'Not interested': Rugby Australia chairman says no to New Zealand Rugby's Super Rugby plans
Australia will toss aside New Zealand Rugby's Super Rugby proposal and look to negotiate its own competition, as tensions heat up …
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Online Editors
24 Jul 2020, 0:45
NRL return of All Blacks World Cup winner Williams has moved a step closer
Toronto Wolfpack are in limbo for the remainder of 2020, opening up the possibility of former All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Wil…
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Online Editors
23 Jul 2020, 9:35
Sonny Bill to take youngster's spot on Roosters' roster
The Wolfpack have reportedly released Sonny Bill Williams from his $10million dollar contract, freeing up the former All Black for…
Top 14 clubs fire warning ahead of World Rugby regulation 9 player release vote
World Rugby have confirmed the length of the European Test later in 2020, sparking a player release warning from the Top 14 clubs …
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Online Editors
23 Jul 2020, 5:00
Francis Kean steps down as Fiji chairman, brother-in-law appoints his successor
Fiji Rugby chairman Francis Kean has been subject of damaging headlines since his involvement in the recent World Rugby elections.…
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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 16:07
World Rugby issues response to damning 59-page governance dossier published by PRPW
The PRPW Veilomani Report - a 59-page dossier - claimed World Rugby were in breach of its own bye-laws and International Olympic C…
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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 14:42
Joe Marler fires back at Clive Woodward's criticism of the loosehead and Dan Cole
England prop Joe Marler has issued a response after Clive Woodward vented frustration over the loosehead's pre-World Cup final med…
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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 12:45
World Rugby finally confirms 2020 Test window, but regulation 9 player release vote could yet scupper plan
World Rugby have confirmed the length of the revised 2020 Test window, but it still needs a player release vote to ensure all star…
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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 11:54
It's now official: no more rugby will be played at Principality Stadium in 2020
The WRU have clarified the situation surrounding the availability of the Principality Stadium for any Wales matches later this yea…
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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 10:46
PRPW issues damning 59-page dossier urging review of Bill Beaumont's World Rugby re-election
The PRPW Veilomani Report claimed World Rugby, led by Bill Beaumont, breached its own bye-laws and International Olympic Committee…
SA Rugby reacts to recent accusations of being silent on racism and inequality in their game
Jurie Roux has spoken about the BLM movement, suggesting SA Rugby have been "very good in acknowledging the sins and the wrongs of…
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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 5:13
How hosting the Rugby Championship could lead to New Zealand becoming the world's 'sporting hub'
Hosting the 2020 Rugby Championship exclusively in New Zealand could make the nation a global "sporting hub", according to two Sup…
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Alex McLeod
22 Jul 2020, 0:26
In defence of the best defender in NZ: Why the 'Sam Cane problem' doesn't exist
The original apprehension surrounding Sam Cane's appointment as All Blacks captain has now developed into full-blown criticism due…
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Tom Vinicombe
21 Jul 2020, 20:11
'Totally fanciful': Rugby Australia deny claims of $3m contract offer for 16-year-old cross-code prodigy
Cash-strapped Rugby Australia has denied splashing out $3 million to nab teenage whiz Joseph Suaalii from under the noses of the …
Jake White: Lost coaching IP is costing South African rugby
Many South African coaches are earning a living outside of their country, something that Jake White believes must be tackled as th…
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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 13:25
Springboks set to choose Rugby Championship over Europe
The Springboks - winners of the 2019 Championship - haven't been in action since lifting the World Cup last year and face an uncer…
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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 11:58
England Grand Slam winner Mike Slemen has passed away aged 69
Tribute has been paid by the RFU to Mike Slemen, the 1980 England Grand Slam winner and Lions tourist, following his death at the …
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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 9:45
Rugby Australia poised to win million-dollar tug-of-war for the teenage whiz branded as 'incredible' by Sam Burgess
Rugby Australia coyly claimed a deal was "not done yet" after reports surfaced that 16-year-old Joseph Suaalii will turn his back…
'Gravely unwell': Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden critically unwell
All Blacks great and former captain Andy Haden, who played 117 matches and 41 tests over 13 years, is battling a cancer relapse an…
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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 2:01
'The ideal scenario is that the next coach is Australian': Dave Rennie drops hint at Wallabies coaching future
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has hinted that he may not stick around with the Australian national side beyond the 2023 World C…
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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 1:45
Fiji had to pay $250,000 match fee to host Maori All Blacks
The Fijian Rugby Union had to dish out a whopping NZ$250,000 match fee to host the Maori All Blacks in 2019, it has been revealed.
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Ian Cameron
20 Jul 2020, 15:47
Wales could be forced to play home autumn internationals in London
WRU chairman, Gareth Davies, says the Union are not sure if the Principality Stadium will be available for autumn matches due to t…
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Online Editors
20 Jul 2020, 12:04
IRFU confirm zero positive results from latest round of Covid-19 testing
The latest batch of results means that there have been no positive tests reported from 407 tests across the four Irish provinces t…
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Ciarán Kennedy
20 Jul 2020, 11:20
'Beloved' rugby commentator dead at 38, reportedly from COVID-19
South African rugby is mourning the death of Xhosa commentator Kaunda Ntunja, who has died at the age of 38, reportedly succumbing…
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Online Editors
20 Jul 2020, 8:14
IRFU tease new kit after renewing contract with Canterbury
Canterbury also supplied Ireland kits between 2000 and 2009, with Nike the IRFU's kit partner from 1993-1999, and Puma taking over…
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Online Editors
20 Jul 2020, 4:43
'Disrespecting my name': Hurricanes assistant coach Cory Jane explains Ngani Laumape's post-match barb
Hurricanes assistant coach Cory Jane has endorsed midfielder Ngani Laumape as the form second five-eighth in Super Rugby Aotearoa …
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Online Editors
20 Jul 2020, 2:33
Report: Japanese executive pushing for Top League inclusion in new Southern Hemisphere competition
As the war of words rages on between New Zealand and Australia over the future of a revamped Super Rugby competition, Japan has ex…
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Alex McLeod
20 Jul 2020, 1:59
'Smug superiority complex': All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby slammed by English writer over Rugby Australia stance
An English rugby writer has fired a few shots at New Zealand Rugby over the attitude towards including Australia in a potential ne…
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Online Editors
19 Jul 2020, 21:09
World Rugby seriously weighing up reducing replacements
The revolution sweeping through rugby could include a reduction in the number of replacements allowed during a match.
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Online Editors
19 Jul 2020, 17:48
Ben Te'o breaks silence on infamous Mike Brown England camp altercation
Former England centre Ben Te'o has lifted the lid on the now infamous incident with former teammate Mike Brown during a training c…
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Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2020, 10:14
Stephen Jones calls for Fiji to be suspended from rugby 'at all levels'
In 2019 Fiji Rugby's chief executive officer John O’Connor stood down Sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila pending a court ruling afte…
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Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2020, 7:44
'The beautiful game is replaced by hard rugby, by the taste of blood in the mouth.'
It’s a well-worn cliché from British rugby fans that the Les Bleus are a little, well, crazy, their Latin temperaments on occas…
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Owain Jones
19 Jul 2020, 5:09
Rugby Australia boss says a Pacific Island Super Rugby team based in Auckland would be 'madness'
A professional Pasifika franchise that is set to be based out of Auckland has become the instant new battleground between New Zeal…
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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 22:26
The 15 Springboks that have returned to South Africa in the last 12 months
Most of South Africa’s top teams have been bolstered by loads of Springbok experience as some big names have decided to return h…
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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 11:28
Lions unveil unique South Africa twist to their traditional behind the scenes documentary in 2021
Behind the scenes documentaries have been part of Lions tours since 1997's Living With Lions, but a unique South Africa plot twist…
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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 6:14
Boris Johnson's Covid update lifts England fans but is a blow to Premiership restart
With England featuring in an eight-team November tournament, a UK government update has raised prospects 40,000 fans can attend Tw…
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Online Editors
18 Jul 2020, 6:05
Freddie Burns on why Gatland and Jones are the real Saracens relegation winners
It was initially feared that automatic Premiership relegation for Saracens would be a massive blow for England and the Lions but o…
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Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2020, 13:04
It's finally back to work for South Africa's rugby teams
Eight teams will resume training with a view to competing in domestic competitions that are being modelled by SA Rugby for the rem…
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Online Editors
17 Jul 2020, 9:26
'Yeah, I made a few errors but it was still an unbelievable experience... to say I'm a capped player is special'
Injury to Anthony Watson saw Eddie Jones place trust last February in 23-year-old rookie full-back George Furbank for the opening …
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Liam Heagney
17 Jul 2020, 6:24
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