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'They are going to physically bully us': Springbok lock Mostert's startling prediction for matchup with the Lions pack
Mostert is the only one of the Springboks' four locks at the World Cup in Japan two years ago who is fit, while Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman battle to be ready for the three-Test tour.
AAP
23 Jun, 17:50
'There's a whole new playbook': New master plan for Springboks won't stop Lions playing with flair says Liam Williams
Liam Williams initiated one of the British and Irish Lions’ greatest tries but the Wales star is now more focused on creating fresh memories by going on the attack against South Africa.
PA
23 Jun, 19:16
Wallabies battling halves injury crisis as first star ruled out of France series
White has returned home to Canberra after suffering a MCL injury at training during their Gold Coast camp, and Toomua is already there with his injury being checked by Rugby Australia's chief medical officer, Warren McDonald.
AAP
23 Jun, 17:41
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Warren Gatland on Japan, players voting for leaders & Owen Farrell | Lions Tour 2021 | RugbyPass28:59British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland holds a press conference ahead of Saturday’s historic home international against Japan in Edinburgh. -
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Lions tour: Iain Henderson press conference18:36Press conference with Lions' second row Iain Henderson as they prepare to begin their tour of South Africa. The British and Irish Lions have been reinforced by a wave of new arrivals including their Saracens contingent as they step up operations. -
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The winners and losers of Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad of 202159:48The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel chat through the first All Blacks squad named for next month’s test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortage of talking points about the side.
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The All Blacks' 12 shortage a symptom of flip-flopping New Zealand's age grade stars around positions
This era is really an unchartered experiment for New Zealand Rugby, with many talented players now becoming utility players on the…
Ben Smith
23 Jun, 0:43
Why Quinn Tupaea's selection in the All Blacks was always inevitable
Quinn Tupaea has always been a player with extremely high prospects in the shadows ahead. Now he seems to be realising that potent…
Michael Pulman
22 Jun, 1:09
Lolly scramble of All Black selections begs the question, is there actually a plan in place?
How many positions in the All Blacks starting XV would you say are sewn up? I’d say about five and a half.
Hamish Bidwell
22 Jun, 0:32
The winners and losers of Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad of 2021
The first All Blacks squad of the year has been named for next month's test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortag…
Alex McLeod
21 Jun, 21:27
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'There's a whole new playbook': New master plan for Springboks won't stop Lions playing with flair says Liam Williams
Liam Williams initiated one of the British and Irish Lions’ greatest tries but the Wales star is now more focused on creating fresh memories by going on the attack against South Africa.
PA
23 Jun, 19:16
'That was the speech': What Harlequins inspiringly said at half-time versus Bristol
Harlequins skipper Stephan Lewies has explained what happened in the dressing room last Saturday to spark their incredible comeback.
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 14:33
'Unrelenting effort and commitment': Bath farewell nine players who are leaving
Having wrapped up their Premiership campaign with Champions Cup qualification, Bath have now farewelled nine players including Zac…
Kim Ekin
23 Jun, 11:12
'It's been a shame it hasn't been an amazing time for him': Exeter's bittersweet Cuthbert exit
Alex Cuthbert is on the verge of a Premiership final appearance but it will be his last for Exeter after they didn't offer him a n…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 7:58
'Another very good discussion on Monday': How Baxter is handling axed Hogg
Stuart Hogg, next month's potential Lions No15, had his world turned upside down when he took a call from Exeter boss Rob Baxter l…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 6:10
'He's a big unit': Worcester sign Garvey, Newcastle bring in Dalton
The signings for the 2021/22 Premiership season are continuing with Matt Garvey arriving at Worcester and Matthew Dalton at Newcas…
Kim Ekin
23 Jun, 5:24
South African franchise snaps up Noel McNamara, the Ireland age-grade Grand Slam coach
Successful age-grade coach Noel McNamara has just secured a huge promotion, moving from Ireland to the Sharks in South Africa.
Kim Ekin
23 Jun, 8:35
'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
South African franchise snaps up Noel McNamara, the Ireland age-grade Grand Slam coach
Successful age-grade coach Noel McNamara has just secured a huge promotion, moving from Ireland to the Sharks in South Africa.
Kim Ekin
23 Jun, 8:35
'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
'We only had one sh***er': Ash Dixon leaves little to imagination while comparing Blues to Highlanders
Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon didn't mince his words when explaining why his side went into Saturday's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final as firm underdogs against the Blues.
Alex McLeod
20 Jun, 22:51
Hurricanes confirm signing of Blues flanker Blake Gibson
Experienced loose forward Blake Gibson is heading to the capital after signing with the Hurricanes for the 2022 Super Rugby season…
Online Editors
23 Jun, 22:11
Highlanders confirm departure of international star and three other stalwarts
The Highlanders have announced that four players from their 2021 squad have played their finals games for the team.
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jun, 1:35
'He's got a huge opportunity': The All Blacks midfielder with the most to gain
With Ngani Laumape heading to France, Jack Goodhue sidelined for the season and Anton Lienert-Brown on the mend from minor surgery…
Sam Smith
22 Jun, 23:51
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
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
The All Blacks' 12 shortage a symptom of flip-flopping New Zealand's age grade stars around positions
This era is really an unchartered experiment for New Zealand Rugby, with many talented players now becoming utility players on the…
Ben Smith
23 Jun, 0:43
'Now he is up and running I can't believe he is not now on the radar for the Lions as well'
Injury meant Jack Nowell wasn't picked when the Lions unveiled their 2021 squad in May but Exeter are backing him for an emergency…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 14:39
'You can often get consumed with things that are out of your control': The philosophy of Maori All Blacks coach Clayton McMillan
The global pandemic continues to throw spanners in the works for professional sport with the Maori All Blacks' game against Manu S…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jun, 22:41
