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The new propping blood gunning for All Blacks selection The All Blacks will look to rejuvenate their front-row in 2021. Which men are due a call-up? Jerome Kaino’s final bow Four years on from his departure from New Zealand, Jerome Kaino is enjoying his final days as a player. How the Blues and Highlanders will approach their finals clash Analysis: There may be similarities in how NZ's Super Rugby teams play, but they each have their quirks. A handful of debutants likely for All Blacks re-build After a limited year in 2020, the All Blacks finally have a full calendar ahead of them to rebuild. Neil Barnes’ old-school impact on the Chiefs Neil Barnes' tenure with the Chiefs is coming to an end after five years with the franchise. Latest
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'I read that and thought, f***, if a farmer from Ballymena can do that then I can'
Philip Matthews was touted as a nailed-on Lions pick and potential captain who was snubbed for 1989 Australia tour but played against France.
Liam Heagney
20 Jun, 5:57
How worried should we be about Wasps?
But comments made by BT Sport pundit and Wasps Non-Executive Director Lawrence Dallaglio on Times podcast ‘The Ruck’ have recently thrown a new pebble into the salary cap pond.
Paul Smith
20 Jun, 4:40
'There's a little prop family going around world rugby, you recognise each other's weirdness'
Lions pick Tadhg Furlong has been talking props, from Andrew Porter, Kyle Sinckler and Mako Vunipola to Springboks rival Steven Kitshoff.
Liam Heagney
20 Jun, 4:11
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'The last few weeks all the top teams' 9s are having big games... it works straight into my hands'
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Chris Harris answers questions on Lions selection | Lions Tour 2021 | Rugby News | RugbyPass
Chris Harris speaks to the press as he prepares to fly off to South Africa in the Lions Tour 2021 Series. The Scotland & Gloucester star spoke about how he felt with his selection to the iconic team.
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The greatest South African rugby side of all time | All Access Springbok Special | RugbyPass26:22RugbyPass was lucky enough to speak to Springbok rugby legends Pierre Spies and John Smit as they recalled their memories of The Lions Tour 2009 series. They recall the intense clashes that took part in that iconic series. They also tell us what The
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Chris Harris answers questions on Lions selection | Lions Tour 2021 | Rugby News | RugbyPass
Chris Harris speaks to the press as he prepares to fly off to South Africa in the Lions Tour 2021 Series. The Scotland & Gloucester star spoke about how he felt with his selection to the iconic team.
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'I read that and thought, f***, if a farmer from Ballymena can do that then I can'
Philip Matthews was touted as a nailed-on Lions pick and potential captain who was snubbed for 1989 Australia tour but played agai…
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'We've a guy wiped out in the first 2 minutes... and it's a yellow card': Tuilagi incident queried
Cards were a controversial feature of last weekend Exeter versus Sale game and the issue arose again this weekend to leave Rob Baxter fuming.
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 15:12
How worried should we be about Wasps?
But comments made by BT Sport pundit and Wasps Non-Executive Director Lawrence Dallaglio on Times podcast ‘The Ruck’ have rece…
Paul Smith
20 Jun, 4:40
'We've a guy wiped out in the first 2 minutes... and it's a yellow card': Tuilagi incident queried
Cards were a controversial feature of last weekend Exeter versus Sale game and the issue arose again this weekend to leave Rob Bax…
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 15:12
'It's not as if Stuart is a bad guy...' Exeter explain axing Hogg, confirm Cuthbert is leaving
Exeter won their way through to the Premiership final after dropping Lions pick Stuart Hogg to the bench and starting Jack Nowell …
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 14:31
Exeter book final spot against Harlequins with thrilling play-off win over Sale
Champions Exeter reached their sixth successive Gallagher Premiership final and will play Harlequins at Twickenham after beating S…
PA
19 Jun, 13:55
'Munster made a lot of noise': Benetton brush off fuss over Rainbow Cup final
Unfancied Benetton qualified for this weekend's Rainbow Cup final via a cancellation that left Irish province Munster upset with the outcome.
PA
18 Jun, 6:07
'Fooled us into thinking SA Rugby is better': Benetton's dominant Rainbow Cup win a big reality check for SA teams in Europe
The South African champion Bulls have been outclassed 35-8 by Italian club Benetton in the final of the Rainbow Cup in Treviso in …
Sam Smith
20 Jun, 1:40
Benetton stun Bulls to win Rainbow Cup final
Benetton capped a remarkable Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup campaign by upsetting the odds to thump the Bulls 35-8 in the final.
PA
19 Jun, 16:54
Discarded: Why Jack Cosgrove feels betrayed after a life-changing injury cost him career
Jack Cosgrove can remember sitting on a log in Pontcanna Fields, rain stinging his cheeks as he wondered whether to go home to a l…
Jamie Lyall
19 Jun, 4:28
'We need it': Blues chief executive reveals plans for global club competition are underway
Blues chief executive Andrew Hore has revealed plans to create a Champions League-style global club competition are underway.
Sam Smith
18 Jun, 21:09
'Fooled us into thinking SA Rugby is better': Benetton's dominant Rainbow Cup win a big reality check for SA teams in Europe
The South African champion Bulls have been outclassed 35-8 by Italian club Benetton in the final of the Rainbow Cup in Treviso in a shock upset that has stunned the rugby world.
Sam Smith
20 Jun, 1:40
'Fooled us into thinking SA Rugby is better': Benetton's dominant Rainbow Cup win a big reality check for SA teams in Europe
The South African champion Bulls have been outclassed 35-8 by Italian club Benetton in the final of the Rainbow Cup in Treviso in …
Sam Smith
20 Jun, 1:40
Benetton stun Bulls to win Rainbow Cup final
Benetton capped a remarkable Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup campaign by upsetting the odds to thump the Bulls 35-8 in the final.
PA
19 Jun, 16:54
Discarded: Why Jack Cosgrove feels betrayed after a life-changing injury cost him career
Jack Cosgrove can remember sitting on a log in Pontcanna Fields, rain stinging his cheeks as he wondered whether to go home to a l…
Jamie Lyall
19 Jun, 4:28
'We need it': Blues chief executive reveals plans for global club competition are underway
Blues chief executive Andrew Hore has revealed plans to create a Champions League-style global club competition are underway.
Sam Smith
18 Jun, 21:09
Blues edge Highlanders in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final to end 18-year title drought
The Blues have edged the Highlanders 23-15 in an enthralling encounter to claim the first-ever Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final in Auckland.
AAP
19 Jun, 5:00
Certainties, probables, possibles and wild cards: Who will Ian Foster name in the first All Blacks squad of the year?
Ian Foster will name the first All Blacks squad of 2021 on Monday evening. Who will be the lucky men who received the call-up, and…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jun, 0:31
Highlanders captain Ash Dixon feared the worst after high tackle on Blues pivot Otere Black
Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon wasn't feeling optimistic after his high tackle on Blues pivot Otere Black in the Super Rugby Tra…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Jun, 22:50
Zarn Sullivan's breakout campaign with the Blues finishes with a flourish as the young fullback draws Beauden Barrett comparisons
Before the Super Rugby Aotearoa season kicked off, many fans were curious how Blues coach Leon MacDonald would utilise new utility…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Jun, 20:46
First five Otere Black one of four players to part ways with the Blues following Super Rugby Trans-Tasman win
Four long-term stalwarts of the Blues have finished their careers with the Auckland franchise following Saturday night's 23-15 win…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Jun, 19:35
'Bow to me or crucify me': South African journo who tore apart Alun Wyn Jones doubles down on position
The South African journalist who took aim at Alun Wyn Jones and the Lions has doubled down on his position as he clarified that remarks he made are not from South African media.
Sam Smith
20 Jun, 2:33
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Five inexperienced players to put England back on course with their stars away with the Lions
Without their Lions, will England and Eddie Jones turn to the likes of Marcus Smith this summer to put a freshness back into their…
Alex Shaw
12 May, 4:47
Can the All Blacks get the Crusaders' version of Richie Mo'unga this year
This isn't the foundation or strategy that is going to produce the best of Mo'unga at the international level. They have to embrac…
Ben Smith
31 May, 0:41
'The last few weeks all the top teams' 9s are having big games... it works straight into my hands'
Eddie Jones has claimed the ruck is speeding up around the world and potential England summer No9 Dan Robson has been enjoying him…
Liam Heagney
20 Jun, 6:42
Certainties, probables, possibles and wild cards: Who will Ian Foster name in the first All Blacks squad of the year?
Ian Foster will name the first All Blacks squad of 2021 on Monday evening. Who will be the lucky men who received the call-up, and…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jun, 0:31
