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‘Rugby Netherlands need someone who can deliver 80 hours a week’
Outgoing Netherlands women head coach Sylke Haverkorn reflects on her five years in charge and outlines why the future is bright.
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2024 in review: Max Jorgensen’s Giteau-esque swan dive stuns England
Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen would leave thousands at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium in a state of disbelief with a match-winnin…
Watch: Springbok Arendse brutally runs straight through defender to score on Dynabours debut
The 28-year-old donned the No 15 jersey as the new fullback for the Dynabours and squared off against D-Rocks fullback Israel Fola…
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Watch: Aaron Smith sets up ex-NRL star Joseph Manu for debut try in Japan
Former Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Kiwis utility Joseph Manu has scored on debut for Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One
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2024 in review: Beauden Barrett’s brilliance sparks thrilling All Blacks win
New Zealand’s incredible unbeaten run at Eden Park was under serious threat when Steve Borthwick’s England visited Auckland in…
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Phil Dowson slams Saints’ first-half failings after Saracens rout
Saints find themselves 19 points behind league leaders Bath and Bristol, and face an uphill task of reaching the end-of-season pla…
Saints left chasing shadows as Saracens turn it on at home
Saints defeated the north Londoners three times last season and were led out by Nick Tompkins on his 200th appearance for the club…
Drama unfolds as historic Hampden Park derby delivers
Johnny Matthews recorded a brace for Glasgow against rivals Edinburgh in the first leg of the 1872 Cup at Hampden, the first rugby…
Bernard Foley steals spotlight in blow to New Zealand coaching duo
Two-time NRL premiership winner Joey Manu scored a try but was denied a winning start to his career in Japan Rugby League One than…
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Hampden Park clash a ‘a massive privilege’ for Warriors' boss Smith
.Franco Smith declared it “a massive privilege” to be leading Glasgow as they prepare to play in front of their biggest-ever h…
'Anyone can beat anyone': Johann van Graan warns Prem leaders Bath
Bath boss Johann van Graan hailed his side’s consistency after seeing them secure top spot at Christmas for the second successiv…
Ecstatic Pat Lam hails Bear's dominant Welford Road performance
.Pat Lam could not hide his delight after his Bristol side crushed fellow high-flyers Leicester 54-24 at Welford Road.
Watch: Retallick scores, Perenara makes Black Rams debut -Japan Rugby League One
The Japan Rugby League One has just kicked off its 2024-25 campaign, with many New Zealand players and former All Blacks heavily i…
Watch: Ex-NRL cult hero scores a try on Japan Rugby League One debut
The 24-year old New Zealand born player starred off the bench in a close 15-13 victory over the Brodie Retallick led Kobelco Kobe …
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffers new injury setback
The Stormers convincingly beat the Johannesburg-based Lions team to bounce back from a disappointing start to the campaign.
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International
Interview
Wallaroos captain reflects on Black Ferns’ success with sevens stars
Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard has reflected on the success of the Black Ferns’ code-hoppers during the team's triumphant ru…
NZ Warriors recruit reflects on ‘dream come true’ with Black Ferns Sevens
New Zealand Warriors recruit Tysha Ikenasio has penned a couple of heartfelt messages of thanks on social media.
Initial Immanuel Feyi-Waboso injury update does not sound promising
Alex Sanderson singled out George Ford for praise after Sale secured a 28-10 bonus-point victory over rock-bottom Exeter which mai…
Stormers ease past Lions to return to winning ways
Carbon-copy tries from Joseph Dweba, powering over from two mauls, and a smart Suleiman Hartzenberg finish gave the hosts a 15-0 i…
Ex-Wallaby explains why All Blacks aren’t at ‘panic stations’ under Razor
Former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has looked back on the All Blacks’ first season under coach Scott Robertson.
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Finn Russell and England forwards help Bath power past Newcastle
Bath claimed their fifth successive Gallagher Premiership victory with a 40-15 win over Newcastle at Kingston Park that keeps them…
Loose Leinster scrape by Connacht to extend winning run
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster made it 10 wins from 10 in all competitions, but had to work hard for a 20-12 victory o…
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United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Connacht | 2024/25 URC
Leinster player ratings: The men in blue ground out a scrappy 20-12 win over Connacht at the Aviva Stadium, with a much-changed si…
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Iestyn Hopkins ensures Mark Jones Ospreys era begins with dramatic win
Iestyn Hopkins scored a match-winning try with the game’s final action as Ospreys beat rivals Scarlets 23-22 in the United Rugby…
Sale overwhelm Exeter to hand Rob Baxter's side 10th straight defeat
.Sale secured a 28-10 bonus-point victory which maintained their 100 per cent winning home record this season and condemned rock-b…
Hendrikse brothers steal show vs Bulls after Stormers ease past Lions
A Jordan Hendrikse penalty gave Sharks a 20-17 victory over Bulls in the United Rugby Championship.
Edinburgh boss Sean Everitt leans into underdog tag for 1872 Cup
Sean Everitt concedes his Edinburgh side are underdogs for their 1872 Cup first leg against Glasgow but the head coach is adamant …
Bristol break Premiership record with thumping victory at Welford Road
Bristol sent out a major title statement as Pat Lam’s men set a new Premiership record in a thumping 54-24 win over Leicester at…
Franco Smith: 'We know that they pose a tremendous challenge'
Franco Smith is adamant there is no chance of URC champions Glasgow underestimating Edinburgh in the first leg of their 1872 Cup s…
Harlequins 'riddled with errors' and physically 'weren’t at the races'
Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson accepted his side “weren’t at the races” as they finished scoreless for the first time in…
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How the Black Ferns Sevens reacted to Michaela Blyde's code switch
Another Black Ferns Sevens star is taking her talents to rugby league, but Michaela Blyde says she as it stands, her plan is to re…
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New Zealand Heartland XV to tour Samoa in 2025
New Zealand's best division two and three talents will visit Samoa for a two-match tour in late 2025.
Tom Farrell completes hat-trick late to deny scrappy Ulster
A hat-trick of tries from Tom Farrell saw Munster win a scrappy opening Irish interprovincial of the festive season 22-19 over Uls…
Harlequins held scoreless by resolute Gloucester at Kingsholm
Gloucester earned a deserved 14-0 win over an out-of-sorts Harlequins before a sell-out crowd at Kingsholm.
PWR
Opinion
'We've had a mixed bag of results, this weekend is crucial for our season'
Saracens have had a mixed bag of results over the last few games. A rough result against Harlequins followed by a hard fought win …
Steve Meehan appointed new head coach of Canada
Former Challenge Cup winner Steve Meehan has been named the new head coach of Canada's men's team.
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