Playmaker re-signs as Crusaders look to ‘prove’ themselves after poor season
Rivez Reihana has recommitted to the Crusaders until the end of 2026.
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2024, 23:24
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All Blacks legend’s son commits to Blues for 2025 Super Rugby campaign
The Blues have signed Payton Spencer, the son of legendary All Black Carlos, for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2024, 22:16
Opinion
Experimental selection must stop for Joe Schmidt’s Bledisloe showdown
If you had told Wallabies supporters at the start of the year that they would be heading into the Bledisloe series on the same num…
John Ferguson
10 Sep 2024, 21:58
Former All Black signs with Western Force for 2025 Super Rugby season
One-Test All Black Matt Proctor will move to Perth after a stint with the Melbourne Rebels in 2024.
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2024, 19:46
Cam Roigard’s outrageously impressive Bronco time during injury rehab
Cam Roigard appears to be nearing a return from injury, with former All Black Israel Dagg revealing an outrageously impressive fit…
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2024, 18:34
‘A lot of us still feel the hurt’: The pain driving ‘underdog’ Black Ferns
Teams representing New Zealand are not used to starting rugby matches as underdogs, wherever they are staged or whatever the conte…
Martyn Thomas
10 Sep 2024, 14:24
Stormers, Springboks hit by fresh injury blow for Steven Kitshoff
The 32-year-old has just returned to the Stormers, whom he led to the inaugural URC title in 2022, after cutting short his stint w…
Bryn Palmer
10 Sep 2024, 12:30
Exclusive
Warren Gatland racing to recruit Exeter's Zack Wimbush for Wales
Hong Kong-born Wimbush, who is on apprenticeship terms at Sandy Park and celebrates his 21st birthday next month, qualifies for bo…
Neil Fissler
10 Sep 2024, 10:28
The 4 candidates ex-Boks expect to battle for South Africa No10 shirt
While the battle for the South Africa No10 jersey has largely been between Handre Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in 2024, f…
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2024, 10:08
'Can we campaign for the Lions to flip tour and go to South Africa?'
Speaking in the wake of last Saturday’s record trouncing for Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies away to Argentina, Andy Goode has claimed…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2024, 8:09
Opinion
Jake White: I'm amazed at how naive the All Blacks have become
Anyone and everyone associated with rugby is throwing up reasons for the All Blacks’ loss of invincibility; from a new coach, to…
Jake White
10 Sep 2024, 7:13
Springboks omit six of Saturday's starters from squad for Argentina
South Africa have taken a stranglehold on the tournament with four successive wins in 2024 and with a campaign-ending rematch with…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2024, 6:18
Stephan Lewies steps down as Quins captain as England star takes over
Stephan Lewies has stepped down as Harlequins captain ahead of the new season, with England No.8 Alex Dombrandt replacing him.
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2024, 5:36
All Blacks dared to put 'record on the line' in 'biggest game in 2025'
The All Blacks will return to New Zealand this week wondering what might have been after two narrow losses to South Africa.
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2024, 5:15
Watch: Manu and Posolo Tuilagi celebrate family reunion with fans
Ex-England midfielder Manu is Posolo’s uncle and while he was unable to play in the opening round league match at Parc des Sport…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2024, 4:58
Doncaster recruit Bath duo on a season-long Championship loan
The Knights, who open their campaign at home to Ampthill on September 21, have already recruited big for the upcoming second-tier …
Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2024, 4:08
Why Nkosi doping ban was one year less than fellow ex-Bok Jantjies
The 28-year-old, capped 16 times by the Springboks, underwent a World Rugby doping test in May and his A sample was positive. He c…
Jan De Koning
10 Sep 2024, 3:40
Where Sarah Hunter believes England can improve against the Black Ferns
England defence coach Sarah Hunter admitted the Red Roses have “areas to work on” as they prepare to take on the world champio…
Martyn Thomas
10 Sep 2024, 3:25
Opinion
The All Blacks' backline is to blame for Robertson's unflattering record
They weren’t manhandled at the breakdown or annihilated in the set pieces. Far from it, in fact. The All Blacks’ pack performe…
Hamish Bidwell
09 Sep 2024, 23:15
Use of the bench hanging over the All Blacks coaches after Cape Town
Three of the most experienced All Blacks in the team, TJ Perenara, Anton Lienert-Brown and Beauden Barrett, were named on the benc…
Ben Smith
09 Sep 2024, 22:53
'We've been spoiled': Angus Ta'avao on current state of the All Blacks
All Black prop Angus Ta'avao has weighed in on the current state of the All Blacks after two losses to the Springboks in South Afr…
Ben Smith
09 Sep 2024, 21:13
'It's not an impact as an eight': Ex-All Blacks address Ardie Savea's form
Reigning World Player of the Year Ardie Savea has returned to the All Blacks following a season in Japan but hasn't been able to r…
Ben Smith
09 Sep 2024, 20:24
Bill Sweeney: Why Qatar's Nations Championship offer was rejected
It was last October in Paris, in the week leading up to the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand, when World…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep 2024, 12:00
RFU double down and reiterate Allianz is 'right deal for the game'
Eyebrows were raised when the RFU confirmed on August 5 that it had agreed a 10-year deal worth in excess of £100million to allow…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep 2024, 12:00
Opinion
Why England should host 'magnetic' Test series against southern hemisphere giants
Test series add something extra, and England should follow where South Africa and New Zealand lead.
Neil Squires
09 Sep 2024, 11:34
Exclusive
Doncaster set to announce Telusa Veainu signing
Doncaster Knights appear to have come to an agreement with Telusa Veainu after it looked as though the deal to take the Tongan int…
Jon Newcombe
09 Sep 2024, 10:08
Lyon resigned to losing Davit Niniashvili to Top 14 rivals - report
Lyon have accepted that they are likely to lose Georgia fullback Davit Niniashvili at the end of the season, with La Rochelle emer…
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2024, 7:05
Analysis
'Schmidt will not be forgiven or forgotten if Wallabies suffer Bled-bath'
After a record hiding in Santa Fe, the Wallabies supremo has much to address before the All Blacks arrive Down Under.
Nick Bishop
09 Sep 2024, 5:06
Scotland receive mixed injury update ahead of autumn
Edinburgh lock Sam Skinner will face a race to feature for Scotland this autumn after undergoing surgery on his knee during the of…
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2024, 4:44
Sharks confirm Siya Kolisi return after Racing 92 exit
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has signed for the Sharks, marking his return to the club after spending last season with Racing …
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2024, 3:03
Moana Pasifika sign former Hurricanes first five-eighth
Moana Pasifika have signed Wellington Lions and former Hurricanes first five-eighth Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season.
Ben Smith
08 Sep 2024, 22:29
Waratahs sign six new players for 2025 including Hurricanes lock
NSW Waratahs have bolstered their star-studded squad for next season with six new signings touching down at Daceyville.
RugbyPass
08 Sep 2024, 21:10
Interview
The Hawaiian ex-defensive lineman who learnt rugby in four years before USA debut
Pono Davis has a big work ethic to match his considerable size. The hulking tighthead prop from the aptly named Big Island in Hawa…
Adam Julian
08 Sep 2024, 19:14
Interview
The Durban-born former Australia U20 rep who is now Japan's strike centre
Japan’s match against the USA could easily be dubbed "Riley's Day." With his stellar performance both in try assists and scoring…
Yuko Morimoto
08 Sep 2024, 18:56
Opinion
The good news for the All Blacks
South Africa completed a 2-0 home sweep over the All Blacks with a six-point win in Cape Town, adding to their four-point win in J…
Ben Smith
08 Sep 2024, 18:24
Top 14 debuts end in defeat for England stars
Toulon's English duo Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam started their Top 14 careers with a 15-19 defeat to La Rochelle on Sunday at t…
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2024, 12:38
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