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No more false starts in battle for All Blacks No 10 jersey The extended 2021 season will finally allow for a proper head-to-head for the All Blacks No 10 jersey. Lions provide blueprint for global game The British and Irish Lions of 2017 set the standards for the years to come. Will the same be the case in 2021? Final hurdle The Blues are on track to host their first Super Rugby finals showdown since 2003. Half’s time Promising Chiefs halfback Xavier Roe has finally earned himself a start after an exceptional provincial season. Loose ideas An injury to Shannon Frizell has possibly made the loose forwards selection picture clearer for the All Blacks. Latest
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How Charles Piutau can still play for Tonga despite missing out on national sevens squad
Despite missing out on playing at this weekend's Olympic qualification tournament, not all hope is lost for ex-All Blacks star Charles Piutau's dream of playing international rugby for Tonga.
Alex McLeod
14 Jun, 2:00
The big Springbok omission set to benefit from a Vermeulen withdrawal
Veteran Duane Vermeulen appears to be the first major injury casualty ahead of the British and Irish Lions series against the Springboks in July - writes Jan De Koning.
RugbyPass
06 Jun, 9:18
'Lord help us': Past history of Lions series' referees against the Springboks has been dug up
Much has been made over the announcement of the Springboks and Lions squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, but little emphasis has been made over the appointment of the referees for the series.
Sam Smith
12 Jun, 23:21
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'What you do today is how you're going to be remembered': Spirit of Rugby - Ep 5
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Who takes out Super Rugby Trans Tasman? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
With Bryn Hall out this week, James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Highlanders lock and Sky Sport analyst Joey Wheeler to preview the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final between the Highlanders and the Blues.
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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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Who takes out Super Rugby Trans Tasman? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
With Bryn Hall out this week, James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Highlanders lock and Sky Sport analyst Joey Wheeler to preview the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final between the Highlanders and the Blues.
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Exeter players to appear before disciplinary panel as play-offs loom
Exeter Chiefs players Sam Skinner and Dave Ewers will appear before an online independent disciplinary panel tomorrow night follow…
Sacha Pisani
14 Jun, 11:50
Watch: Reforging the Steelers | Episode 3 | RugbyPass Original Documentary
In Episode 3 of Reforging the Steelers, the up-and-down season continues against Taranaki and North Harbour, the results of which …
RugbyPass
13 Jun, 17:10
'What you do today is how you're going to be remembered': Spirit of Rugby - Ep 5
In Spirit of Rugby episode 5, Jim Hamilton talks Lions with Matt Dawson, Jeremy Guscott, Rob Kearney, Simon Shaw, Tom Croft and Jo…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun, 9:52
Watch: Reforging the Steelers | Episode 2 | RugbyPass Original Documentary
In Episode 2 of Reforging the Steelers, we follow the team through rounds two to four as they try to get their season on track aft…
RugbyPass
07 Jun, 2:08
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Josh Bayliss gallops 70 metres to score and become Bath's clock-at-zero hero
Bath secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition next season thanks to a nerve-wracking Premiership victory over Northampton.
PA
12 Jun, 13:25
Former Gloucester star Adams dies after battle with cancer
Former Gloucester centre Jack Adams passed away on Saturday at the age of 34 after a battle with cancer.
Sam Smith
14 Jun, 7:07
Newcastle make second prop signing in five days
Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-yea…
Sam Smith
14 Jun, 5:42
Saracens take huge step towards Premiership with emphatic win over Ealing
Saracens are on the brink of an immediate return to the Gallagher Premiership after their star-studded line-up overwhelmed Ealing …
PA
13 Jun, 13:47
Harlequins legend Brown receives send-off at the Stoop after final home game
Mike Brown may not have been able to play against Newcastle Falcons in Harlequins' final game of the season at the Stoop on Saturd…
Josh Raisey
13 Jun, 9:06
Bulls will travel to Italy for the Rainbow final after seeing off Kolisi's Sharks
The Bulls held a four-point advantage over the Sharks heading into the clash and they finished the job with a bonus-point victory.
PA
13 Jun, 2:47
Newcastle make second prop signing in five days
Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-yea…
Sam Smith
14 Jun, 5:42
Bulls will travel to Italy for the Rainbow final after seeing off Kolisi's Sharks
The Bulls held a four-point advantage over the Sharks heading into the clash and they finished the job with a bonus-point victory.
PA
13 Jun, 2:47
Gavin Coombes grabs four tries as Munster easy to victory over Zebre
Gavin Coombes scored four tries at Zebre as Munster secured second place in the northern section of the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup…
PA
12 Jun, 4:43
Leinster finish with Rainbow flourish as fans attend RDS for first time in 16 months
Retiring duo Scott Fardy and Michael Bent bowed out on a winning note as Leinster finished the Rainbow Cup with a victory over Dra…
PA
12 Jun, 4:31
Newcastle make second prop signing in five days
Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-year deal.
Sam Smith
14 Jun, 5:42
Newcastle make second prop signing in five days
Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-yea…
Sam Smith
14 Jun, 5:42
Bulls will travel to Italy for the Rainbow final after seeing off Kolisi's Sharks
The Bulls held a four-point advantage over the Sharks heading into the clash and they finished the job with a bonus-point victory.
PA
13 Jun, 2:47
Gavin Coombes grabs four tries as Munster easy to victory over Zebre
Gavin Coombes scored four tries at Zebre as Munster secured second place in the northern section of the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup…
PA
12 Jun, 4:43
Leinster finish with Rainbow flourish as fans attend RDS for first time in 16 months
Retiring duo Scott Fardy and Michael Bent bowed out on a winning note as Leinster finished the Rainbow Cup with a victory over Dra…
PA
12 Jun, 4:31
'Never say never': Hurricanes boss drops hint over future of off-contract stars Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has dropped a hint over whether star players Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea will stay at the franchise beyond this season.
Sam Smith
13 Jun, 23:16
'Never say never': Hurricanes boss drops hint over future of off-contract stars Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has dropped a hint over whether star players Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea will stay at the f…
Sam Smith
13 Jun, 23:16
'We'll be sweating on a few guys': Blues reveal injury concerns for key players ahead of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has revealed a couple of his key players are in doubt for the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final again…
Sam Smith
13 Jun, 21:42
Japan fight off staunch Sunwolves effort in British and Irish Lions warm-up clash
In their first match since their famous run to the 2019 World Cup quarter-finals, Japan overcame a staunch Sunwolves side in Shizu…
Alex McLeod
13 Jun, 20:24
'It wasn't a relief at all': Blues coach Leon MacDonald takes no pleasure in Crusaders' final miss
The Blues will play in their first Super Rugby final in 17 years next weekend when they take on the Highlanders in the Trans-Tasma…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun, 23:13
Japan fight off staunch Sunwolves effort in British and Irish Lions warm-up clash
In their first match since their famous run to the 2019 World Cup quarter-finals, Japan overcame a staunch Sunwolves side in Shizuoka on Saturday.
Alex McLeod
13 Jun, 20:24
Columnists
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
'I played for my schools second-team': The humble beginnings of rookie Springboks boss
Although still waiting for his debut Test match as Springboks head coach, Jacques Nienaber has had a baptism of fire off the field…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun, 10:20
'It wasn't a relief at all': Blues coach Leon MacDonald takes no pleasure in Crusaders' final miss
The Blues will play in their first Super Rugby final in 17 years next weekend when they take on the Highlanders in the Trans-Tasma…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun, 23:13
