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'This isn't something that is ridiculous': All Access Special Ep1 with Maro Itoje
The latest RugbyPass All Access three-part series sees Jim Hamilton joined by Maro Itoje, the 2021 Lions pick and Vitality ambassador.
Josh Raisey
24 Jun, 5:00
Wallabies set to blood more rookies against France as star playmakers looking unlikely for opening test
Dave Rennie will have no hesitation backing his youth policy once again as the Wallabies battle a worrying injury toll heading into next month's three-test series with France.
AAP
24 Jun, 18:32
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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The Making of England rugby star Maro Itoje | All Access with Maro Itoje | Episode 1 | RugbyPass
Jim Hamilton was lucky enough to spend some time with Vitality ambassador and former teammate @maroitoje before he jets off to South Africa for the British & Irish Lions Series. The Saracens lock told us all about how he got into rugby.
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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 Making of England rugby star Maro Itoje | All Access with Maro Itoje | Episode 1 | RugbyPass
Jim Hamilton was lucky enough to spend some time with Vitality ambassador and former teammate @maroitoje before he jets off to South Africa for the British & Irish Lions Series. The Saracens lock told us all about how he got into rugby.
Editors picks
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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'We've had a lot of choir practice, a few questionable song choices'
Singing, beers, FIFA and WhatsApp group mischief were all mentioned as off-field activities for Conor Murray and his fellow Lions.
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 11:49
'Jason called him up and fake scared him... my dad got quite intimidated'
Harlequins winger Louis Lynagh has told a hilarious story about how a 'scuffle' at his first training session aged 4 caused his dad trouble.
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 15:26
London Irish sign Ben White, the youngster player in Leicester's Premiership history
London Irish have signed Ben White who made history when he became the youngest player in Leicester's Premiership history in 2016.
Kim Ekin
24 Jun, 7:29
'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 comebac…
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
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
'Jason called him up and fake scared him... my dad got quite intimidated'
Harlequins winger Louis Lynagh has told a hilarious story about how a 'scuffle' at his first training session aged 4 caused his da…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 15:26
All Blacks camp suffers first casualty as already depleted midfield stocks take a further blow
The All Blacks were already digging deep into the nation's midfield stocks thanks to a season-ending injury suffered by Jack Goodh…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Jun, 18:06
