Akira Ioane the latest former All Black named for Manu Samoa debut
Akira Ioane has been named to make his Test debut for Manu Samoa against Portugal in round five of the World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Nations Championship
Opinion
The reminder to send, the rethink to consider, and the reaction Les Kiss needs
Belief is one of Wallaby coach Les Kiss’s buzzwords, and it is regularly mentioned that he believes in the players, and the play…
3
How Nations Championship is changing shape of the game - but let’s keep a fair maul contest
The competition has more ball-in-play time, more points and more tries, but the ease of scoring from close-range lineout drives ma…
25
The HSBC SVNS Dubai is almost here!
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Why Dave Rennie picked Beauden Barrett over Scott for All Blacks captaincy
"Obviously his experience and time in a jersey just got a really, I guess, strong contributor to the legacy and building on that.…
Dave Rennie outlines reasoning behind Anton Lienert-Brown's Wales selection
Ioane will make his 93rd Test appearance this weekend at Principality Stadium, while Tavatavanawai was not selected despite playin…
2
Jake White swings axe: Fiji superstar's return 1 of 9 changes for Ireland clash
Fiji have rung the changes ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Ireland, making nine alterations to the side that w…
World Rugby Nations Cup
Interview
The American Kiwi: How rugby reconnected Shilo Klein with his roots
Born in Sacramento to two American parents, Klein relocated to New Zealand when he was just two years old because of a work opport…
The HSBC SVNS Dubai is almost here!
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International
Interview
'I really want to challenge myself': Sophie de Goede outlines future ambitions
Sophie de Goede believes that Canada's back-to-back wins against England's Red Roses marked a significant step forward for the Nor…
Boks admit where ‘it’s going to get tricky’ against 'best in the world'
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has admitted France’s new-look half-back pairing is where things could “get trick…
2
'A very good natural rugby player... Hopefully this is where you see him now'
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter believes that Greg Fisilau will take his game to the next level after winning his first England cap …
Eddie Jones: Japan get 'quite dirty' as they plan 'something a bit different' for England
Eddie Jones has been plotting a historic ambush of England after backing Japan to storm Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Jamison Gibson-Park returns as Ireland start 36-year-old Bundee Aki against Fiji
Andy Farrell has recalled Jamison Gibson-Park and Bundee Aki to his Ireland side for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fi…
3
Pumas lose 324 caps' worth of experience from starting XV for Italy
Argentina will be without 324 caps' worth of experience from the starting XV that faced Ireland when they take on Italy in Genoa o…
1
New captain headlines Dave Rennie's All Blacks changes for Wales
The All Blacks coach has opted for a 6-2 bench split for the first time in his tenure, with Preston and 92-Test outside-back Rieko…
17
Kyle Steyn on the area Scotland must improve on against Australia
Kyle Steyn has called on porous Scotland to tighten up and deliver “a real physical defensive performance” against Australia o…
Steve Tandy: Inward looking Wales to ignore All Blacks aura
Wales boss Steve Tandy wants his team to focus on themselves and not the aura around New Zealand ahead of their Nations Championsh…
International
Interview
Rachel Malcolm: Scotland are 'learning how to win again'
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm admits that the team must learn to win again after their winless WXV Global Series campaign.
Italy look to bounce back from Bok hammering with 5 changes for Pumas
Gonzalo Quesada has made five changes to Italy’s starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash with Argentina in Genoa…
1
England overhaul squad for Japan with 10 changes to XV and one debutant
Steve Borthwick has made wholesale changes to his squad to take on Japan this Saturday in the Nations Championship from the one th…
12
England handed fresh Six Nations concern after surgery blow
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell could face a race to be fit for the Six Nations after undergoing surgery on his troublesome hamst…
'Eager to learn': Wallaroos' Caitlyn Halse on Leicester Tigers opportunity
Wallaroos full-back Caitlyn Halse is 'eager' to learn during her time with JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby club Leicester Tigers.
1
England international Jess Breach re-commits to Saracens
Saracens have confirmed the re-signing of England wing Jess Breach ahead of the new JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season.
All Blacks 'probably' still one of the biggest names in rugby
Max Llewellyn has singled out New Zealand great Sonny Bill Williams as his major rugby influence as Wales prepare to face the All …
4
'He’s playing in a very, very strong team': Scotland open door for France-based star
John Dalziel insisted the door remains ajar for Ali Price to force himself back into the frame for a third World Cup sojourn after…
Stuart McCloskey: 'So he’s sort of the eyes for me... makes me look good'
Stuart McCloskey says he is benefitting from fellow Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw, who “does all the work that makes me look goo…
Wales change 4 for All Blacks with Wainwright replacement ending 32-month absence
Steve Tandy has made four changes to the Wales squad for their Nations Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
1
The Springboks are rightly favourites for the World Cup but don't bet against the resurgent All Blacks
New Zealand may have been bested in the RGR Series, but Dave Rennie is building a side who will push the Springboks all the way.
22
Is it finally time for Romania to rise from their rugby slumber?
Once a feared proposition on the international scene, the Stejarii have fallen on hard times of late. But that could be about to c…
1
Damian McKenzie: 'I've always been one of the smallest people on the field'
All Blacks pivot Damian McKenzie, all 177 cm and 81 kg of him, may not be the rugby player you would construct in a lab if you had…
1
‘Great surprise’ for Aussie Sevens as USA U20 flyer joins team
USA under-20s fullback Dane Mitchell has emerged as a “great surprise” for the Australia Men’s Sevens side.
Bahrain, Lebanon make history in landmark event for Middle Eastern sevens
Bahrain Men and Lebanon Women have claimed the inaugural titles of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy.
Sevens
Interview
‘Didn’t say I wanted to retire’: All Blacks Sevens great’s remarkable return
Three-time Olympian Joe Webber thought his days with the All Blacks Sevens were behind him.
Eight potential debutants named as Wallaby captains new-look Reds
Wallabies hooker Matt Faessler will captain a new-look Queensland Reds side in a battle for the Saitama-Queensland Shield.
Changing of the guard for Blitzboks as side targets SVNS three-peat
Impi Visser, Zander Reynders, Jayden Nell and 2025-26 SVNS Series Dream team inclusion Shilton van Wyk are big losses for the Blit…
All Blacks wary of Wales' 'big midfield' in Cardiff
The All Blacks have shared their expectations for where Wales can challenge them in this weekend's Nations Championship clash at P…
Australia U20 captain re-signs with Reds on multi-year deal
Australia Under-20s captain Tom Robinson has re-signed with the Queensland Reds on a new two-year deal.
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