International
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New Portugal boss confirms Samuel Marques’ return for Springboks tour
Simon Mannix has pulled off a masterstroke as new Portugal head coach before he has even properly started in the role by enticing …
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Super Rugby Pacific
Interview
Southland-product Sean Withy honing his openside craft with Highlanders
Openside flanker Sean Withy has appeared in all 12 matches (836 minutes) for the Highlanders in 2024.
Gallagher Premiership
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Newcastle back finds new home in the Championship
Newcastle outside back George Wacokecoke has picked up a new club after being released by the Falcons, with Doncaster Knights set …
Super Rugby Pacific
Interview
The Chiefs breakout No.8 who was named after Braveheart
Wallace Sititi would have been satisfied with one game for the Chiefs in 2024. He’s played seven, including five stars in a row.
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Olympian McConnochie commits to Bath
Ruaridh McConnochie has renewed his contract with Bath Rugby, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2025.
International
Opinion
The no scrum from free-kick uproar is overblown - Andy Goode
The law changes being introduced across the game in July should help speed up play, improve the spectacle and reduce injuries, wha…
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Gallagher Premiership
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Coventry sign Welsh-qualified Will Rigg replacement
Coventry have added some more Tongan firepower to their squad for next season with the signature of Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti from Nottin…
International
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Lawrence Dallaglio: 'A real problem and it’s only going to get worse'
It was in 2009, a year after his retirement from playing, when Wasps legend Dallaglio, the 2003 Rugby World Cup winner with Englan…
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International
Opinion
What the 'Cry Boks' say about the modern South African male
In a sport filled with tough men, Duane Vermuelen stood out across a 19-year career. You don’t earn the nickname “Thor” by p…
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Sevens
Interview
All Blacks Sevens playmaker whose name is now next to Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen
The All Blacks Sevens playmaker won the Leslie Williams Trophy for 'best and fairest' player at the Hong Kong Sevens.
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Gallagher Premiership
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Ben Woods: 'I don’t know a player that hasn’t had some struggles afterwards'
The pandemic wasn’t in the script when he transferred from Legion Sports Management in the summer of 2018. Neither was the colla…
International
Analysis
Why the Wallabies won't be following the Springboks' rush defence under Schmidt
While an attack under Schmidt will be more intricate than seen in previous Wallabies teams the team’s defence and breakdown work…
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