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'With Scotland, Gatland used to stand next to the pitch on his phone, have lunch with us then b****r off'
Tim Visser has said that Scotland have always been “underrepresented” in Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad.
Ugo Monye may just have nailed the Lions with his revised XV
Only two Englishmen have made Ugo Monye’s British and Irish Lions XV to start against South Africa this summer.
'I hate it' - How Gatland dealt with the source of a 2008 media leak in Wales camp
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has recalled how he dealt with the source of a leak in the Wales camp back in 2008.
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Joe Marler's brilliant take on Adidas 'Impossible is Nothing' campaign
Sexton to miss Munster game
Dickinson swaps Bristol for Glasgow
Monye for RFU diversity group
Mike Phillips trolls Mike Brown
David swaps Worcester for Harlequins
Which sides would make a 12-team European rugby union Super League?



NZ players on why Springboks team to face Lions could be very different from RWC 2019
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod talk about the South African Springboks alignment camps in preparation for the British & Irish Lions tour and argue why they could produce some surprise selections based on form.
- NZ players on why Springboks team to face Lions could be very different from RWC 201910:10The Aotearoa Rugby Pod talk about the South African Springboks alignment camps in preparation for the British & Irish Lions tour and argue why they could produce some surprise selections based on form.
- 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.
NZ players on why Springboks team to face Lions could be very different from RWC 2019
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod talk about the South African Springboks alignment camps in preparation for the British & Irish Lions tour and argue why they could produce some surprise selections based on form.
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'The only other thing is to start fining the lads...': Sanderson fuming over Sale discipline
Sale boss Alex Sanderson was chuffed by his team's resilience on Saturday but he was fuming over yet another card, this time a red.
Which sides would make a 12-team European rugby union Super League?
The sporting headlines this weekend have been dominated by a highly controversial bid to launch a twelve-team European Super Leagu…
Joe Marler's brilliant take on Adidas 'Impossible is Nothing' campaign
Joe Marler has provided his own spin on the current social media campaign launched by Adidas.
'I think it's disgusting' - Mike Phillips ruthlessly trolls former adversary Mike Brown on Twitter
Former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has taken what appears to be a good-natured swipe at Harlequins fullback Mike Brown on Twitt…
Harlequins sign up versatile back Nick David from Worcester Warriors
The versatile back came through the Worcester Warriors Academy and has represented the club 28 times to date.
Rainbow Cup adopts three trial law variations, including controversial use of red card replacement
With the troubled Rainbow Cup set to kick-off, organisers have jazzed things up by adopting some trial law variation approved by World Rugby.
Why Shannon Frizell is in pole position to reclaim the All Blacks' No 6 jersey this year
If Shannon Frizell continues his strong form for the Highlanders, it will be increasingly difficult to deny him the All Blacks' No 6 jersey in the coming months.
'I've seen how social media gets to some of the younger players and we've had that happen here'
After a run of four straight closely fought victories against their Kiwi rivals, the Chiefs are the in-form team in Super Rugby Ao…
Blues prop Alex Hodgman's Super Rugby Aotearoa season over following red card against Highlanders
Blues prop Alex Hodgman will play no further part in Super Rugby Aotearoa this season after copping a ban for his red card against…
All Blacks and Hurricanes star Dane Coles knocks back retirement rumours to re-sign with NZR
All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has shot down rumours of retirement by re-committing to New Zealand Rugby and the Hurr…
Chiefs loss caps off worst period in Scott Robertson's reign as wheels fall off the Crusaders' machine
It shows how good the Crusaders have been since Scott Robertson took over as coach in 2017 that Saturday night's loss to the Chief…
Isi Naisarani to return via the bench for Rebels in crucial clash against the Brumbies
Melbourne have added some big bodies, including Wallabies No.8 Isi Naisarani in his first match of the Super Rugby AU season, as the Rebels look to firm up a finals berth in the penultimate round.
Melbourne's Super Rugby AU season remains on a knife-edge after Rebels loss
Melbourne's Super Rugby AU season remains on a knife-edge after they fell to the Brumbies 26-20 in a thriller at AAMI Park on Sund…
Western Force provide update on Rob Kearney as former All Black set to miss Reds clash
Western Force coach Tim Sampson is hopeful superstar fullback Rob Kearney will be able to return for Friday night's season-definin…
Force claim first home victory since 2017 in after-siren thriller win over Waratahs
The Western Force's finals hopes are still alive after Argentinian flyhalf Domingo Miotti nailed a penalty after the final siren t…
'We have the most loyal fan base in the world, and they haven't had a home game win yet'
Western Force players are determined to give the club's long-suffering fans a rare dose of joy in Saturday night's clash with the …
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2021 Lions tour: Who Warren Gatland will pick versus who he should pick
With the countdown on to the May 6 announcement of the 2021 Lions squad, RugbyPass picks its squad and the one Warren Gatland migh…
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…
'So impressed with how good an athlete he is': Why England recall Joe Marchant has thrived at Harlequins following Super Rugby loan
Joe Marchant spent half of 2020 in New Zealand with the Blues and Harlequins are now reaping the reward of that ambitious loan spe…
'They left a bit of cattle at home': Chiefs captain Brad Weber not getting carried away following Crusaders victory
Chiefs captain Brad Weber isn't getting carried away following his side's victory over the table-topping Crusaders on Saturday eve…