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Leinster announce signing of Crusaders prop Michael Alaalatoa
The tighthead has played 89 times for the Crusaders and won three Super Rugby titles as well as last year's Super Rugby Aotearoa championship.
The plays against the Crusaders that showed Julian Savea could still be a centre for the Hurricanes
Returning Hurricanes winger Julian Savea scored his 52nd Super Rugby try against the Crusaders but it was his handling as a floating resource that has impressed watchers as the home side went down 27-30 against the Crusaders.
Watch: Marty Banks is clutch once again as the Perenara-inspired Red Hurricanes almost shock the Top League
The NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes have almost pulled off a colossal upset in the Japan Top League over superpower Kobelco Steelers, Wayne Smith's franchise featuring All Black stars Aaron Cruden, Brodie Retallick and Ben Smith.
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'What I was meaning...': Hamish Watson has again revisited his comments about Zander Fagerson's Six Nations red card
Boks' injury jinx strikes again
Wasps address the Gleeson-England speculation
Gatland's 'bald staff' go viral
Tandy: 'My whirlwind Lions appointment'
Rainbow Cup's opening matches confirmed



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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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 by England.
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…
Itoje and Vunipola make try-scoring returns as Saracens thump Bedford
Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola made try-scoring returns for Saracens in a 54-13 victory over Bedford at StoneX Stadium that unmaske…
Sir John Kirwan calls for Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick to be benched by All Blacks and urges NZR not to re-sign TJ Perenara
Sir John Kirwan believes Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick should be benched by the All Blacks later this year, and that NZR shouldn't re-sign TJ Perenara.
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…
Have the Hurricanes uncovered their next long-term successor to Beauden Barrett at No 10?
Two Super Rugby stars believes the Hurricanes may have uncovered their next long-term first-five, two years after the departure of…
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 …
David Havili's form in the Crusaders midfield has made him impossible for Ian Foster to ignore
David Havili has been banging on the All Blacks door for a few years now. Ironically, it could be that his move away from his favo…
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.
'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 …
Watch: Jordan Petaia showcases AFL-style aerial theatrics to score screamer against the Brumbies
Jordan Petaia has been compared to a late All Blacks great following the Reds come-from-behind 24-22 win over the Brumbies on Satu…
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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 …