SVNS Watch: Aussie, Black Ferns stars headline O’Reilly Cup showdown
Plenty of sevens stars are continuing to star in the southern hemisphere, as a busy weekend of rugby action awaits.
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Rassie's tribute to Damian de Allende ahead of 100th Sprinboks Test
Damian de Allende's name will enter the hallowed halls of Springboks history once again this weekend, when the 34-year-old runs ou…
How SVNS stars have given Wallaroos confidence before Black Ferns Test
Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona has highlighted the impact some Australia Sevens stars have had on the side.
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Jona Nareki on the All Blacks' new 'beast', Otago's new star and Wellington's woes
For Otago winger Jona Nareki, losing the Ranfurly Shield to Canterbury and then also to Manawatu in the same week would have been …
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The All Blacks' selection policy just got a lot less sentimental
Seniority and sentiment became part and parcel of the New Zealand team under previous coaching regimes. Never mind that blokes wer…
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International
Opinion
The three most important players for the All Blacks and Springboks
Back-to-back Rugby World Cup Winners host the world number two in an epic four-Test match marathon across two continents.
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'I've been waiting for this': Roigard on 'finally' getting another crack at Boks
Fit at long last and selected to start in his familiar No.9 jersey, Roigard says his Springboks sequel has been a long time coming…
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Wallaroos fly-half relishes start opposite all-time Black Ferns great
Waiaria Ellis is both nervous and excited about the opportunity to line up opposite one of the all-time greats in Ruahei Demant.
‘Inspire the next generation’: Northland end near 50-year Shield wait
Northland have brought an end to a Ranfurly Shield drought that stretches back almost 50 years, leaving players visibly emotional …
‘We can win this game’: Wallaroos chase historic first against Black Ferns
30 Tests have been played between the Wallaroos and Black Ferns since September 1994, with the New Zealanders emerging victorious …
Will Jordan: 'There's been a switch flipped' in All Blacks camp for first Boks Test
Will Jordan says the All Blacks have clicked into Test match mode ahead of the first of four games against the Springboks at Ellis…
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Rassie labels All Blacks reserve a 'monster', praises Kiwi innovation
Rassie Erasmus has shared his expectations of the lineout battle in this weekend's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series opener, hi…
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Northampton Saints' Archie McParland set for crunch talks over club future
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland is set to have crunch talks about his future with the Gallagher Prem champions afte…
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'I'm not going to play mind games': Rennie sidesteps 'pressure' question
Dave Rennie has refused to play the "who's under more pressure" game ahead of the first Test in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry serie…
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'We could have selected him': Erasmus explains Siya Kolisi decision
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that captain Siya Kolisi was available to face the All Blacks this weekend at …
Exeter Chiefs 'delighted' as familiar face confirmed as new head coach
Exeter Chiefs have promoted Oli Bishop to the role of head coach prior to the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby campaign.
Dave Rennie responds to Felix Jones' issues with All Blacks
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has dismissed claims that there are illegal "themes" present in his team's game, painting the in…
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IRFU complete Provincial Talent Coaches with trio of appointments
The Irish Rugby Football Union have completed their panel of Provincial Talent Coaches within the union's Women's National Team Sq…
Rassie Erasmus names Bok team to face All Blacks with one surprise omission
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad to face the All Blacks on Saturday at Ellis Park in the first match of …
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Ex-Scotland skipper Stuart McInally's post-rugby career takes off
Stuart McInally made a career out of launching Scotland's lineout ball skywards but now the former hooker is sending something con…
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Tia Hinds and Wallaroos ready to ‘leave a mark’ on Black Ferns
When it comes to the merging of Australia’s women’s pathways, no player is closer to the coalface than Tia Hinds.
Bok-great's prediction for RGR series doesn't bode well for All Blacks
Gary Teichmann has delivered a verdict that All Blacks supporters won't enjoy hearing ahead of the Test segment of the inaugural G…
Ex-England U20 back-row Kofi Cripps leaves Bristol to reunite with former coach
Champ Rugby champions Worcester Warriors have signed former England U20 back-row Kofi Cripps from Bristol Bears ahead of the new s…
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Sana Govender: The Leinster head coach who came by way of Gdansk and Skibbereen
When Erin King and Eve Higgins lined out against Munster, earlier this month, it was for the first time as a members of Leinster…
Four All Blacks stars make timely return to lineup for first Springboks Test
The injury clouds hanging over star All Blacks Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie have been quelled ahead of the first T…
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Match official appointments locked in for WXV Global Series and Challenger
French referee Aurélie Groizeleau will become the fourth female to referee 50 Test matches during the WXV Global Series.
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Leicester coach Alex Davies leaves club with immediate effect for Test role
Wales have appointed Leicester Tigers assistant coach Alex Davies as a full-time kicking specialist in Steve Tandy’s backroom te…
All Blacks Sevens star shines as Northland end Ranfurly Shield drought
Northland have won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979 and claimed their first win in Christchurch since the late 19…
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Who is best equipped to strike first in the Greatest Rivalry showdown?
Are the world champion Springboks or new-look All Blacks in pole position to win their hugely anticipated first Test on Saturday?
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Why Wallaroos coach has ‘no doubt’ Maddison Levi is ready for Test debut
Wallaroos assistant coach Mike Ruthven has complete confidence in Levi, expecting the SVNS star to “do really well” in 15s.
SVNS superstar Maddison Levi and ex-Black Fern set for Wallaroos debuts
HSBC SVNS Series phenom Maddison Levi is in line to debut for the Wallaroos against the Black Ferns on Saturday afternoon.
Black Ferns reward hat-trick hero as three players eye debuts
Backrower Elinor-Plum King is set to debut for the Black Ferns after scoring a hat-trick against the Black Ferns XV last week.
Australia Sevens, Wallaroos to call Ballymore home with ‘Teams of Gold’ upgrade
Australia’s Sevens program is set to have a new home with Queensland Rugby’s spiritual home of Ballymore set for a colossal up…
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Ex-Wallaby’s telling observation before Taniela Tupou’s two-try heroics
Stan Sport commentator Morgan Turinui noticed Taniela Tupou’s “physical presence” during the Wallabies’ warm-up on Saturda…
Ex-All Black captain Read says Argentina gave the 'blueprint' for Boks
Ex-All Black captain Kieran Read believes that Argentina provided the blueprint for beating the Springboks in Buenos Aires a fortn…
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'Not here for a sugar hit': Waratahs expect sustained success from 'proven winner' Cheika
NSW Waratahs staff have been placed on notice to expect a rude awakening when Michael Cheika returns as coach.
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