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Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his first squad since the 2019 World Cup ahead of the nation's historic clash with the British and Irish Lions in June.
'Runs on the board aren't going to matter as much': Why the Springboks squad for the Lions is wide open for South African players
The late changes to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff ahead have been the talking points of the Lions tour this week, but the Springboks camp has just as many hurdles to jump through in order to get preparations underway.
Young Australian trio close to completing allegiance switch after being named in Japan squad
Australian trio Dylan Riley, Jack Cornelsen and Ben Gunter are a step closer to donning the colours of Japan after being named in a 52-man training squad by Jamie Joseph.
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Tom Robinson retains captaincy as Blues make one change to starting side for Highlanders clash
Ioane returns to Highlanders lineup
Sopoaga confirms move to Lyon
Watson revisits Fagerson card controversy
Boks' injury jinx strikes again
Wasps address the Gleeson-England speculation
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua confirmed to join revamped Super Rugby competition in 2022



Savea's heroics, Havili plays his way into AB's and how can Springboks prep for Lions?
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod chat over all the big talking points from Super Rugby Aotearoa from the two golden point games won by the Chiefs and Crusaders.
- Savea's heroics, Havili plays his way into AB's and how can Springboks prep for Lions?57:40The Aotearoa Rugby Pod chat over all the big talking points from Super Rugby Aotearoa from the two golden point games won by the Chiefs and Crusaders.
- The Chiefs Training Bust Up That Showed Liam Messam How Good Brodie Retallick Would Be | RugbyPass8:22Waikato Chiefs and All Blacks legend Liam Messam chats to Sky Sport NZ's Karl Te Nana about the 2012 and 2013 seasons under Dave Rennie in which the Chiefs won back-to-back Super Rugby championships.
- Dan Biggar - All Access27:31Dan Biggar spoke to Jim Hamilton this week on All Access with Jim hamilton. He gave the lowdown on Wales Rugby, Louis Rees-Zammit and the Lions.
- The All Blacks Top Advice For Young Rugby Players Wanting To Make It | RugbyPass | Healthspan Elite4:14All Blacks Dane Coles, Sevu Reece, Shannon Frizell, and Scott Barrett share their favourite drills, what other position they want to play and what their number one tip is for young rugby players. Brought to you by Healthspan Elite. #AllBlacks #TeamTa
Savea's heroics, Havili plays his way into AB's and how can Springboks prep for Lions?
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod chat over all the big talking points from Super Rugby Aotearoa from the two golden point games won by the Chiefs and Crusaders.
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Former All Blacks playmaker Lima Sopoaga confirms move to Top 14 club Lyon
Former All Blacks playmaker Lima Sopoaga will leave Premiership club Wasps to join Top 14 outfit Lyon at the end of the season, the English side announced on Tuesday.
Wasps address speculation linking Martin Gleeson to England and rumours concerning fellow assistants Everard and Munster target Costello
There have been rumours swirling around about Lee Blackett's staff at Wasps, including speculation that Martin Gleeson is wanted b…
Club legend Trinder heading to France after 13 years with Gloucester
The 31-year-old made his Gloucester debut in 2008, and has scored 46 tries across 172 appearances for the club.
Former Scotland scrum coach and Italy international Massimo Cuttitta dies aged 54
Cuttitta lined out for Italy 70 times between 1990 and 2000 and also captained the Azzurri on 22 occasions.
Saracens issue update on Owen Farrell after star misses Bedford game with strained calf
Owen Farrell is expected to be fit for a pivotal fortnight in Saracens’ promotion push after missing Sunday’s 54-13 victory ov…
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua confirmed to join revamped Super Rugby competition in 2022
Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition next year, New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Wednesday.
Tom Robinson retains captaincy as Blues make one change to starting side for Highlanders clash
Blues flanker Tom Robinson has retained the captaincy role for his side's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Highlanders in Du…
Josh Ioane returns to starting lineup as Highlanders lose standout youngster ahead of Blues clash
Josh Ioane has returned to the Highlanders' starting side following his impressive cameo showing off the bench against the Chiefs …
Perofeta's comments may hurt his team's chances but give some much-needed spice to Super Rugby Aotearoa
It wasn’t that Perofeta’s comments were outrageous. More that they were a little naive and inclined to antagonise a Highlander…
Hurricanes hit with injury blow as captain Ardie Savea set for lengthy sideline spell
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea will miss the next six-to-eight weeks of action after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's Super Ru…
How the Melbourne Rebels plan to keep hold of Matt Toomua despite interest overseas
While big money overseas beckons, the Rebels are hopeful off-contract Wallabies playmaker Matt Toomua feels that his future lies in Melbourne.
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua confirmed to join revamped Super Rugby competition in 2022
Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition next ye…
'It's a real fight for the finals now': What the Force need to do to make the Super Rugby AU playoffs
Western Force players will treat their final two games like finals fixtures, and they're well aware bonus points could end up deci…
'I'm better than that': Suliasi Vunivalu plans to win back respect as he eyes return from injury
Injured NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu says he's likely to return for the next Queensland Reds game and is intent on winning back re…
Reece Hodge to miss remainder of Super Rugby season
Melbourne Rebels will be without Wallabies star Reece Hodge for the rest of their Super Rugby campaign after he suffered a knee …
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England player ratings vs Wales - 2021 Six Nations
England player ratings as Eddie Jones' succumbed to a 40-24 defeat to Wales in Cardiff in Round 3 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations…
Mo'unga, McKenzie, then who? The increasingly desperate search to find the next great All Black first-five
New Zealand's greatest ever crop of first-fives surfaced during the 2010s as each Super Rugby franchise, at any given time, laid c…
'What I was meaning...': Hamish Watson has again revisited his comments about Zander Fagerson's Six Nations red card
Scotland forward Hamish Watson had plenty to say at the time about the red card for Zander Fagerson and he has now revisited the c…
New eligibility laws could prevent Folau Fakatava from playing for the All Blacks upon return from injury
Folau Fakatava's ACL injury suffered in the Highlanders' loss to the Chiefs was a blow to the in-form halfback, but it could have …