Hamilton Boys farewell one of the great coaches in New Zealand schoolboy rugby
Nigel Hotham, the brains behind Hamilton Boys High's world-class rugby programme, has stepped down as the school's first XV coach …
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Editor's Pick
Rampant Scotland hit another century in World Rugby U20 Trophy
Scotland racked up another century of points at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh as they cruised to a second bonus-point win of the World…
International
Opinion
Scott Barrett was the safe, obvious choice as All Blacks captain
We’re so short of locks that there ought not be any questions about his place in the side, as there always was with Sam Cane. Ba…
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‘The most incredible half-time team talk I have ever heard’
Springbok centre Damian de Allende has revealed the surprise source of inspiration for South Africa’s Rugby World Cup win in 201…
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World Rugby U20 Championship
Exclusive
Jack Murphy: 'It was a bit weird and took a while to get used to'
His cake and candles milestone is July 15, four days before the DHL Stadium final of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in Cape…
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Saracens sign ex-England hooker as Leinster prop deal edges closer
Saracens have completed a deal that will see former England hooker Rob Webber join Mark McCall’s coaching staff as their new scr…
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International
Opinion
Carter Gordon's defection makes little difference to the Wallabies in 2024
Australian rugby has lost another Wallaby to rugby league. Carter Gordon, the poster boy of the Wallabies’ 2023 World Cup campai…
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'We have to say it loud and clear': Antoine Dupont stands up against homophobia
In a cover interview with Têtu magazine, the France star reaffirms rugby's inclusive values as he talks about combatting homophob…
Chandler Cunningham-South handed first Test start as England name team to play Japan
Harlequins flanker Chandler Cunningham-South will make his first Test start in Tokyo on Saturday after being named in the England …
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World Rugby U20 Championship
Interview
Mark Mapletoft: 'Stuff like that winds me up, it’s cheap and easy'
Given that they are about to fly to South Africa for the World Rugby U20 Championship, a tournament that will be played in the sou…
International
Analysis
How deep into the barrel must the All Blacks look for their next lock?
Of course, the famous black jersey will be missing two of its most renowned servants in 2024, with both Sam Whitelock and Brodie R…
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Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Wallaby's early exit? England star sighted in Toulon
Former England back row Zach Mercer was in Toulon this week for a guided tour, with a possible 2025 move to the Cote D’Azur on t…
