'Step up': Sam Cane highlights where All Blacks must improve against Ireland
Following last year's tumultuous test campaign, their worst in more than a decade, Sam Cane wants to see more from the All Blacks …
Alex McLeod
28 Jun, 0:28
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OPINION
The All Blacks cannot lose this week
The addition of Joe Schmidt to the coaching group is an incredible stroke of luck. He’d have been a welcome addition to the staf…
Hamish Bidwell
27 Jun, 23:01
Bundee Aki named to captain Ireland against Maori All Blacks
Kiwi-born Ireland star Bundee Aki has been named to captain his side against the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Alex McLeod
27 Jun, 21:06
All Blacks dealt another blow as Will Jordan tests positive for Covid
Will Jordan is the sixth member of the All Blacks camp to test positive for Covid after two players and three coaches were hit wit…
Ben Smith
27 Jun, 19:20
Former Wallaby captain George Gregan's predictions for England series
Former Australian captain George Gregan believes Eddie Jones possesses the leadership qualities required to revive England's ailin…
AAP
27 Jun, 17:26
Northampton Saints statement: Luther Burrell
Northampton Saints have issued a statement that has clarifed that centre Luther Burrell did not suffer any racial abuse while at t…
Kim Ekin
27 Jun, 15:38
Two England internationals among 16 players exiting Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the 16 players that will exit the club ahead of the 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season.
Kim Ekin
27 Jun, 11:39
Saracens scrum-half Aled Davies banned
Saracens scrum-half Aled Davies has received a three-week ban after being cited for dangerous tackling in the Gallagher Premiershi…
PA
27 Jun, 10:48
'We were embarrassed by that...There is no hiding from that'
Wales face Test matches in Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town against the Springboks.
PA
27 Jun, 10:45
'I was horrendous' - England star's painful conversion from flyhalf to 132kg prop
The former schoolboy fly-half is set to start in England’s front row on the tour of Australia.
PA
27 Jun, 9:53
Springboks star Du Toit to miss opening game against Wales
The Springboks will be without one of their big names when they come up against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.
Rugby365
27 Jun, 9:40
Sam Burgess takes fresh swing at English rugby and Jamie Roberts
Former NRL star Sam Burgess has taken a fresh swipe at English rugby and Wales centre Jamie Roberts in an appearance on the Austra…
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 9:11
Dragons RFC - Welsh region are now 'a club' as rebrand revealed
The Dragons will henceforth be known as 'Dragons RFC' as the Welsh URC side unveiled its new branding and identity.
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 8:41
Spain's RWC appeal is dead as World Rugby refuse to admit new evidence
A Spanish appeal of World Rugby's decision to disqualify them from Rugby World Cup in France next over the use of an ineligible pl…
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 7:37
Bulls confirm departure of defence coach Mongalo
The Bulls have confirmed the departure of defence coach Joey Mongalo, who departs after two years with the Jake White coached side…
Kim Ekin
27 Jun, 7:26
ANALYSIS
New Zealand v Ireland: The final frontier
Andy Farrell's men have yet to register a win against the All Blacks in New Zealand, but they may not get a better chance than the…
Garry Doyle
27 Jun, 7:03
Ashton Hewitt applauds Luther Burrell for speaking out against racism
Dragons player Ashton Hewitt has applauded Luther Burrell after the former England centre spoke out against racism in rugby union.…
PA
27 Jun, 6:42
Edinburgh sign Scotland qualified Nick Auterac
Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Scotland qualified former England U20s prop Nick Auterac from Northampton Saints.
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 5:32
Champions Team named to take on Italy A but there's a twist
There's a rather ironic twist to the named Strong Carling Champions Team, a fan voted composite side who will take on Italy A on S…
Rugby365
27 Jun, 5:15
Ireland wing tests positive for Covid days out from All Blacks clash
On a day when the All Blacks battled with Covid chaos, Ireland have been forced to contend with their own bout of the virus.
Alex McLeod
27 Jun, 3:04
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke confirms playing future amid speculation of NRL switch
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke has confirmed his playing future after being the subject of a cross-code rumours earlier this year.
Sam Smith
27 Jun, 2:33
'We're the underdogs': All Blacks great says Ireland are 'favourites' ahead of first test
According to an All Blacks great, New Zealand will be "underdogs" when they host Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland this Saturday.
Sam Smith
27 Jun, 1:56
Why Quade Cooper doesn't regret surprise social media exchange with Marcus Smith
Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper says his surprise exchanges with England playmaker Marcus Smith are mutually beneficial and for the…
AAP
27 Jun, 1:25
Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set-up as another coach succumbs to Covid
A Covid outbreak has resulted in Joe Schmidt joining the All Blacks set-up just days out from their season-opening test against hi…
Alex McLeod
26 Jun, 22:29
Brad Weber and TJ Perenara named as Maori All Blacks co-captains against Ireland
Former All Blacks halfbacks Brad Weber and TJ Perenara have been named as Maori All Blacks co-captains for Wednesday's clash again…
Alex McLeod
26 Jun, 18:35
Ian Foster among four All Blacks squad members struck by Covid ahead of Ireland test
Four positive Covid cases within the All Blacks camp has resulted in a player being called into the squad less than a week out fro…
Alex McLeod
26 Jun, 17:56
RFU and Premiership apologise to Luther Burrell
The Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby have apologised to Luther Burrell after the former England centre said racism was …
PA
26 Jun, 17:54
Wallabies resigned to losing Tupou as England Test beckons
The Wallabies look like they are likely to be without star tighthead Taniela Tupou - who according to the Sydney Morning Herald, i…
Ian Cameron
26 Jun, 10:41
Embattled Eddie Jones backed to turn England around by Wallaby great
Former Australia captain George Gregan believes Eddie Jones possesses the leadership qualities required to revive England’s aili…
PA
26 Jun, 7:54
Luther Burrell reveals he was butt of teammates' racist jokes
Former England star Luther Burrell has revealed the extend to which racial abuse is still prevalent in rugby circles. The 32-yea…
Stefan Frost
26 Jun, 7:11
Scotland A vs Chile player ratings | 2022 Tour
Scotland's summer tour of South America got off to a winning start as Gregor Townsend's 'A' side breezed past Chile with a 45-5 vi…
Gavin Harper
26 Jun, 5:24
OPINION
Ignore the blarney and a heck of an Ireland tour awaits
Cut from the same tell-them-little-or-nothing cloth as his old Saracens mentor Mark McCall, it’s rare that Ireland boss Andy Far…
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 5:00
OPINION
From soundbites to rookies... four pressing England tour issues
It’s daft how these World Rugby tour schedules create yawning gaps in between particular types of fixtures... you have to go bac…
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 4:47
EXCLUSIVE
All Blacks motivator who drove Dai Flanagan into the Dragons lair
The struggling Gwent region have enlisted highly-rated young Welsh coach Dai Flanagan to breathe fire into a squad struggling for …
Steffan Thomas
26 Jun, 3:23
'Only logical step': South African journalist predicts when the Springboks will join Six Nations
South Africa's four domestic teams joining the reformed United Rugby Championship is only the first step towards the 'plan' to hav…
Sam Smith
26 Jun, 0:12
'F***** tough out there': Former Aussie Sevens player goes viral after halftime interview
Aussie Sevens star and Rugby League convert Emma Tonegato has gone viral after her halftime interview went pear-shaped during the …
Sam Smith
25 Jun, 23:44
