Wayne Smith takes up new role with Black Ferns and All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby announced on Friday that rugby guru Smith will be “support the respective head coaches and enhancing the quali…
Finn Morton
25 May, 22:11
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'I was stunned, it was surreal... I couldn't have dreamed of it'
Ivan van Zyl has learned plenty of new tricks since he joined Saracens in 2021. By his own admission he needed to sharpen his skil…
Daniel Gallan
24 May, 3:34
Opinion
The silver lining of a move to the Crusaders for Levi Aumua
If a player, such as Aumua, uses that opportunity to make the All Blacks XV, as he did last year, and progress to the Crusaders an…
Hamish Bidwell
23 May, 19:28
Opinion
Pressure on Leinster to show they aren’t the new Clermont – Andy Goode
They may be facing the formidable reigning champions but Leinster are heavy favourites everywhere you look and the pressure really…
Andy Goode
20 May, 5:22
‘I love Quade Cooper’: NZ-born flyhalf reflects on opportunity to represent Australia
For New Zealand-born Carys Dallinger, playing for the Black Ferns has always been “the goal.”
Finn Morton
20 May, 1:48
Interview
'We looked at our recruitment strategy and we went out to get the players that could make a difference'
Gloucestershire is gorgeous. With its endless green hills and valleys, it’s a nature lover’s dream. It's no wonder Extinction …
Daniel Gallan
19 May, 12:58
Opinion
The abnormal stat that shows signs of a deliberate plan for Beauden Barrett
With one final chance at the Rugby World Cup later this year, Barrett has to be forgiven for working to a clear preservation plan …
Ben Smith
17 May, 20:37
Analysis
Sale Sharks show true Northern pride
George Ford inspires Sale to reach their first Premiership final in 17 years and despite facing Saracens, they will have nothing t…
Garry Doyle Owain Jones
15 May, 8:23
Interview
'Guys might be introverted but they find their feet. It’s rewarding'
Safe to say, life has treated Ernst Joubert well since he hung up the boots in 2015 following his half-dozen seasons at Saracens.
Liam Heagney
14 May, 5:30
Interview
Kerr-Barlow: 'I'd say it's a pretty extraordinary pathway to take'
Tawera Kerr-Barlow was running a half-hour late last Thursday for his Zoom appointment – but with very good reason.
Liam Heagney
14 May, 4:00
Analysis
Premier 15s: 'All dynasties eventually wash away. In Devon, a new power is rising.'
Since its launch in 2017, the top tier of women’s club rugby in England, has been dominated by Saracens. However, like undulatin…
Daniel Gallan
13 May, 2:59
Don’t rule out shock away wins in Premiership semi-finals – Andy Goode
There may only have been six away wins in a couple of decades’ worth of Premiership semi-finals but I just have a feeling we cou…
Andy Goode
12 May, 14:37
