21 players who were involved in England’s successful campaign in the inaugural WXV 1 tournament return for a second year.
England defence coach Sarah Hunter admitted the Red Roses have “areas to work on” as they prepare to take on the world champion Black Ferns at Twickenham on Saturday.
Maddie Feaunati will make her full England debut against France on Saturday as Helena Rowland returns to the Red Roses line-up for the first time since the opening match of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
Highlanders playmaker Mitch Hunt has a simple message for Kiwi Super Rugby players looking elsewhere to gain more minutes on the field.
When Mitch Hunt called time on his career with the Crusaders and packed his bags to head further south, his recruitment was rightly hailed as an excellent pick-up for the Highlanders. How has it worked out for the 25-year-old, one year in?
A year after his move south from the Crusaders to the Highlanders, Mitch Hunt has opened up on the contrasting cultures that drive the two franchises.
The Highlanders have made a number of changes for their upcoming battle with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.
The man renowned for breaking Highlanders hearts in Christchurch three years ago returns to his former home ground after switching South Island allegiances.
Ben Smith has been embroiled in controversy after rushing up to obstruct a conversion attempt from Mitch Hunt after Jordan Taufua scored just before half time. The try was eventually overturned by the TMO but did Ben Smith overstep the line?
The Blues need a replacement for the departing Piers Francis at 10 next season. They also need someone with the ability to close out tight games. The obvious answer just slotted a 45-metre 83rd-minute drop goal off the bench for the Crusaders, writes Jamie Wall.
