Three matches are scheduled for Athlone: Ireland-Australia (2pm local time), France-Wales (4:30pm) and South Africa-England (7pm). Over in Stellenbosch, it’s Argentina-Fiji (2pm), Georgia-Italy (4:30pm) and New Zealand-Spain (7pm).
After a year without some of his most promising prospects, Highlanders boss Tony Brown is excited to have his returning stars back in action this weekend.
The Highlanders have named a 33-man team in what will be the first in-game opportunity for players to challenge for a spot to play in round one of Super Rugby Pacific against the Chiefs.
They say rugby is a young man’s game, but the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup has welcomed back more veterans, seasoned campaigners, than ever.
Even four years after his last appearance for Southland, veteran hooker Jason Rutledge stood as one of the province's most revered cult heroes. Now, his stocks within the region must have grown even stronger.
Alex McLeod returns to reflect on who improved and who regressed over the past fortnight of Mitre 10 Cup rugby.
There were some tightly-contested affairs, and some downright demolitions, so check out who ranks where in New Zealand’s premier domestic competition.
The 11th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship came to an end today, as France claimed their first ever title at the tournament, beating England 33-25 in Béziers, thanks in large to a phenomenal effort from their dominant pack.
Fans can catch a glimpse of some future All Blacks when the New Zealand Under 20 side kick off their Oceania Championship campaign.
The New Zealand Under 20s fly to Australia today to prepare for the looming Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship. It will serve as a valuable lead-in to their defence of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in the south of France.
