Watch: The last-minute try that booked Bay of Plenty’s place in NPC semis
Bay of Plenty are through to the NPC semi-finals after a dramatic last-minute try saw them beat Hawke’s Bay.
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 23:43
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Jason Ryan: Tupou Vaa’i ‘becoming a man at Test level’
With only the biggest of boots to fill, Vaa’i’s apprenticeship under All Blacks legends Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock has…
Ned Lester
11 Oct 2024, 23:05
Wallace Sititi hailed by coach as ‘everything you want in an All Black’
Without a doubt, one of the biggest takeaways from The Rugby Championship was the emergence of All Blacks rookie Wallace Sititi.
Ned Lester
11 Oct 2024, 22:54
Wallaroos brace for ‘a final’ with WXV 2 title on the line against Scotland
Coach Jo Yapp has labelled the Wallaroos’ upcoming WXV 2 clash with Scotland as “a final."
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 22:41
All Blacks label gruelling Northern Tour ‘exactly what we need’
The End of Year tours are fast approaching and after a titanic Rugby Championship, the All Blacks have some questions to answer.
Ned Lester
11 Oct 2024, 21:58
Clayton McMillan’s key update on NPC Final before All Blacks XV's tour
All Blacks XV head coach Clayton McMillan insists those selected in the representative squad will still be available for the bigge…
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 20:26
Opinion
The five players Joe Schmidt should bring into the Wallabies’ squad
The nucleus of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies is firming-up and it must continue to do so as there’s only four more Wallaby games ahe…
John Ferguson
11 Oct 2024, 19:53
WXV: Ireland come from behind to beat USA in Vancouver
Ireland took advantage of United States indiscipline to come from behind and wrap up their WXV1 campaign with a 26-14 win in Vanco…
PA
11 Oct 2024, 19:21
Wales avoid relegation from WXV 2 with clinical win over Japan
Wales have finished their WXV 2 campaign on a high with a 19-10 win over Japan at Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town.
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 19:11
Sale address Curry twins form after pair left out of England camp
Alex Sanderson believes Tom Roebuck showed his England credentials by inspiring Sale to a 43-10 bonus-point win over Newcastle
PA
11 Oct 2024, 19:04
Glasgow breeze past Zebre to sit at URC summit
Defending champions Glasgow went back to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship with a comfortable 33-3 win over Zebre at Sc…
PA
11 Oct 2024, 18:47
Why ‘lucky’ Tasman could have an edge in NPC quarter against Canterbury
Finlay Christie is confident that Tasman will be up to the task on Sunday afternoon when the Mako host rivals Canterbury in an NPC…
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 18:40
Tom Roebuck displays England credentials as Sale crush Newcastle
Tom Roebuck scored twice as Sale cruised to a thumping 43-10 bonus-point win to condemn Newcastle to a 25th successive Premiership…
PA
11 Oct 2024, 18:28
Watch: TJ Perenara signs off Wellington career with poetic try
TJ Perenara's farewell tour reached a special milestone on Friday night as the halfback donned the Wellington colours one final ti…
Ned Lester
11 Oct 2024, 18:07
Exclusive
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle lead race for Duhan van der Merwe
La Rochelle hope to end their search for a new explosive winger by making a move to take Scotland and Lions ace Duhan van der Merw…
Neil Fissler
11 Oct 2024, 12:57
Interview
USA targeting 80-minute performance against Ireland in WXV 1
Prior to the USA’s final WXV 1 match against Ireland, head coach Sione Fukofuka and Kate Zackary have spoken of the team’s int…
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Oct 2024, 12:32
Analysis
Should Wales look to their oldest rivals for an uptick in fortunes?
With the Welsh regions on special measures financially and struggling, should Warren Gatland cast his net further afield?
Mark Orders
11 Oct 2024, 11:11
Opinion
Is this why Ireland and England struggle to win World Cups?
Hulle weet nee wat ons weet nie. They don’t know what we know. This refrain, popularised by the UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis, h…
Daniel Gallan
11 Oct 2024, 9:34
All 10 team selections for Gallagher Premiership round four
With England versus New Zealand on the November 2 horizon and Steve Borthwick poised to name his Test squad on Wednesday for the f…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2024, 9:27
'There is a mutual hate... you want to have a go at them'
What an occasion it’s going to be at Croke Park with an 80,000-plus sell-out for this huge Irish interprovincial derby.
Simon Thomas
11 Oct 2024, 9:09
Opinion
It's emotive but Wasps, Worcester, Irish deserve a route back – Andy Goode
All three of the clubs that hit the rocks in the Premiership in 2022/23 have submitted an application to compete in a revamped sec…
Andy Goode
11 Oct 2024, 8:53
Fit Joe Marler makes bench as Harlequins, Saracens name derby teams
Beaten last weekend away to champions Northampton, Quins have included full-back Leigh Halfpenny for Jarrod Evans, wing Caden Murl…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2024, 8:27
Interview
'If I lose my position, I lose my contract, my family won’t eat'
Springbok Women prop Sanelisiwe Charlie has never conceded a scrum penalty. She talks to Daniel Gallan about the secrets of her su…
Daniel Gallan
11 Oct 2024, 8:18
Three changes for Leinster, four for Munster for sold-out URC derby
Leo Cullen’s unbeaten URC table-toppers defeated Benetton 35-5 last weekend in Italy and they have altered their line-up with tw…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2024, 7:40
Ben Healy pays price for 'directionless' Edinburgh display
Edinburgh fly-half Ben Healy has paid the price for their “directionless” display in last week’s URC mauling by the Lions an…
Bryn Palmer
11 Oct 2024, 7:07
Interview
Nick Easter's only proviso as ex-Prem clubs make Championship bids
Former England captain Nick Easter, director of rugby at newly promoted Chinnor, is backing the parachuting of failed clubs London…
Chris Jones
11 Oct 2024, 5:50
Ireland to play first ever Test match against Portugal in 2025
As announced by the Portuguese union, Portugal and Ireland will meet in the Summer of 2025, making this the first game between the…
Francisco Isaac
11 Oct 2024, 5:14
WRU obituary: Death of Kevin Bowring, Wales' first professional coach
The 70-year-old, who suffered a heart attack, was Wales’ first professional coach having answered an advert when the game turned…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2024, 5:08
Two referees handed Test debuts as November appointments confirmed
Another Australian, Reuben Keane, and Jeremy Rozier of France will make their Test debuts over the course of a November internatio…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2024, 4:45
Exclusive
WXV: ‘We are expecting Canada to come out firing’
Another win in the bag and a game with no tries from the forwards… that is unheard of from the Red Roses!
Rosie Galligan
11 Oct 2024, 1:22
Stacey Waaka receives another major award in NRLW before sevens return
Stacey Waaka has capped off an incredible maiden season in the NRLW with yet another individual honour.
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2024, 0:16
Interview
Charlotte Caslick reflects on Australia’s ‘devastating’ Olympics heartbreak
For Australia, an Olympic medal was right there for the taking in Paris until it wasn’t.
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2024, 22:48
Jo Yapp praises Wallaroos’ ‘noticeable’ changes before WXV 2 decider
Coach Jo Yapp has commended the progress and growth the Wallaroos have shown during a challenging international season.
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2024, 21:20
Ex-Crusaders assistant coach Tamati Ellison joins All Blacks full-time
Another former member of the Crusaders’ coaching staff has agreed to a full-time role with the All Blacks.
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2024, 19:24
What winning WXV 2 title would mean for Jo Yapp’s improving Wallaroos
Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard has explained why it would mean so much for the women in gold to take out the WXV 2 title.
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2024, 18:48
WXV: New Zealand make a handful of changes in preparation for France
The Black Ferns coaching staff have made five changes to the starting team ahead of their last WXV 1 match against France.
Imogen Ainsworth
10 Oct 2024, 17:49
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