George Bell signs multi year deal with Crusaders
As Bell grew up in Otago, he admits he wasn't the biggest fan of the team in red and black.
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Craig Casey breaks silence on Ireland's contentious 10 jersey debate
Captain Craig Casey expects the ongoing battle for Ireland’s number 10 jersey to continue for the next decade as he prepares to …
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Springboks directly address concerns after axe swing selection
The Springboks have moved to allay concerns following a swinging selection overhaul for their second Test against Italy, with capt…
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Fissler Confidential: Liam Williams' club future up in the air
Wales full-back Liam Williams could move to the Pro D2 next season as he keeps his dream alive of winning 100 caps for his country…
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Ben Kay: 'Watch out Lions, James O’Connor could perform the ultimate redemption arc.'
The breakdown, tweaks to the attack and defensive discipline are all on the to-do list for Andy Farrell with the First Test approa…
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Emma Wassell returns to Scotland's World Cup training squad World Cup after chest tumour
Emma Wassell has been included in Scotland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup training squad after recovering from a benign tumour in h…
England star reveals lofty ambition Lions have 'been speaking about'
Andy Farrell’s side tackle an AUNZ Invitational XV containing 17 Wallabies and All Blacks on Saturday morning.
Joe Schmidt explains delaying major Wallabies call 'for another few days'
The player who will lead the Wallabies into battle against the British and Irish Lions remains a mystery with coach Joe Schmidt no…
Lost passports, cheap shots, and bloody noses
Former Scotland captain Bryan Redpath recalls his first international tour, to the Pacific Islands in 1993.
Lions offer up more detail on Blair Kinghorn prognosis
The Scotland fullback suffered a sprained knee against the ACT Brumbies on Wedneday.
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Rory Darge: The off-field matter 'there’s been a little bit of talk about'
Darge will captain Scotland against the Pacific islanders on Saturday.
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Paul O’Connell on what he wants from Jack Crowley
Ireland interim head coach Paul O’Connell has challenged Jack Crowley to respond to an impressive display from fly-half rival Sa…
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The Lions star Ben Earl concedes is 'double the player I am'
Owen Farrell is being backed to make an impact on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia despite the adversity he has faced…
‘I was double checking’: O’Connor ‘rattled’ by last-minute Wallabies recall
James O’Connor found out that he had been named in the Wallabies squad for the Lions Series about an hour before everyone else d…
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Joe Schmidt explains James O’Connor's Wallabies recall for Lions
Joe Schmidt has highlighted the importance of James O’Connor’s experience after the playmaker was named in the squad to take o…
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James O’Connor replaces Noah Lolesio as Wallabies name squad for Lions
James O'Connor has been named in the Wallabies squad to take on the British & Irish Lions, replacing Noah Lolesio.
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‘Not Barbarians for us’: Why AUNZ are ‘laser-focused’ for Lions clash
Assistant coach Simon Cron insists the AUNZ Invitational XV are “laser-focused” ahead of their clash with the British & Irish …
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Caleb Clarke ruled out of second France Test with ankle injury
The Blues winger was named to start on the left wing after last weekend's injury to Sevu Reece, who went off with a category one H…
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'Searching for that': Jason Ryan looking for set piece perfection
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named a relatively consistent 23-man squad for the second Test in Wellington this weeken…
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Scott Curry on India’s Rugby Premier League: ‘This is the future of sevens’
Speaking to RugbyPass, Curry shared insights on the experience of captaining in a format that blends global stars with local talen…
Exciting young Crusaders hooker signs new deal with NSW Waratahs
Moananu worked his way into the starting lineup of Rob Penney's Crusaders side at the start of the season, when All Blacks hooker …
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'Mana and calmness': Robertson explains Tuipulotu inclusion
This selection keeps the Vaa'i experiment going, while also giving the All Blacks a considerable amount of size with the three spe…
‘Joe Schmidt will feel increasingly optimistic there are Lions weaknesses he can probe’
The Lions may have emerged from chilly Canberra victorious but a lack of fluency and breakdown issues continue to hinder them.
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Why Gregor Townsend feels Fergus Burke 'is up there with the best 10s'
With the big cats away with the Lions, some of Scotland’s lesser lights have been handed the chance to prove they are also Test-…
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Galthie backs yet more youth to topple All Blacks, dropping two 50-cap veterans
If anyone thought the team France fielded for their first Test against the All Blacks was inexperienced, think again, as head coac…
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Where to watch the U20 semis, Summer Tests and the Lions this weekend
Where to watch: This weekend shapes as a rugby lover's dream, with international action all day on Saturday, as well as semi-final…
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One enforced change for England with Luke Northmore set for debut
Harlequins centre Luke Northmore will make his England debut on Saturday against Argentina, as the only replacement made by Steve …
Fiji make two changes for Scotland with 'world-class' centre coming in
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has avoided making wholesale changes to his side that narrowly lost to Australia at the weekend, making…
'It’s rare... you know you can never let it happen again'
Gregor Townsend’s side want a top-six spot to avoid a repeat of their tough 2023 World Cup group.
How England's new coaches are giving Steve Borthwick food for thought
The fingerprints of Byron McGuigan and Lee Blackett were all over England's exceptional first Test victory in Argentina.
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International
Opinion
We need to talk about the Springboks' 'Bomb Squad'
For six years the Springboks’ vaunted Bomb Squad has inspired awe, admiration and antipathy in equal measure. The tactic of unle…
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Contepomi makes 7 changes as Pumas look to bite back against England
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made six changes from the side that lost to England 35-12 for their rematch this weekend…
Ireland amend XV to face Portugal following Lions call-up
Connacht centre Hugh Gavin has been promoted to Ireland's starting XV to face Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday after Jamie Osborne's…
Lions provide Blair Kinghorn update and call in cover from Ireland
The British & Irish Lions have provided a positive injury update for full-back Blair Kinghorn, but have called up Ireland's Jamie …
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‘As things stand, the Lions are a flawed entity. They need to polish up their act’
There is a worrying feeling these Lions are not yet on top of their game, but the real business is yet to come.
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Saracens' Fergus Burke to make Scotland Test debut against Fiji
Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke will make his Scotland debut on Saturday against Fiji in Suva.
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