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No England player in starting XV as Lions name team to play Japan on Saturday
Warren Gatland has named his first team of the 2021 Lions tour, a selection that will take on Japan at Murrayfield this Saturday.
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 5:05
'I don't get quite as hot-headed as I used to': A wiser Damian McKenzie returns to the All Blacks after his clutch form for the Chiefs
The Chiefs resurgent season in 2021 which saw them make the Super Rugby Aotearoa final has seen a number of Chiefs' players selected for the All Blacks, including a new face in young midfielder Quinn Tupaea.
Ben Smith
21 Jun, 17:46
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 their way through the ranks, away from the approach that delivered two World Cups.
Ben Smith
22 Jun, 23:43
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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
22 Jun, 23:43
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, 0:09
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
21 Jun, 23:32
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, 20:27
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The 2017 Lions lesson colouring Gatland's thinking regarding 2021 Test team selection
Warren Gatland has chosen some familiar combinations to face Japan but he insists it's no set indicator regarding Lions Test team selection.
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 3:06
'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 new deal.
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 6:58
'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, 5:10
'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, 4:24
'We'd 500 Harlequins ultras, stockbrokers and lawyers turned into these crazy fans'
Harlequins No9 Danny Care had been around the Premiership for a long time but he never experienced an atmosphere like he did last …
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 3:26
'He knows when to suck in the big ones': How Marler repaid Harlequins' VIP treatment
The birth of his fourth child on Thursday ignited a special Premiership weekend for Harlequins and star loosehead Joe Marler.
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 13:08
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, 7:35
'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, 0:40
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, 15:54
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, 3:28
'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, 20:09
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, 7:35
'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, 0:40
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, 15:54
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, 3:28
'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, 20:09
'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, 21:51
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, 0:35
'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, 22:51
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
19 Jun, 23:31
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, 21:50
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, 3:47
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
22 Jun, 23:43
'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, 6:58
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, 0:35
