Opinion
'Let's hear it for the boys': Men's involvement in Premier 15s shows growth of the league
When the theme for this column came to me with the sort of satisfying thump, I was surprised. As someone who aims to point all ava…
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Women's Rugby News
Scotty Stevenson: 'Access to players has been weaponized'
Stevenson delivered an impassioned protest to the commercialisation of rugby in New Zealand and all of its seeping implications.
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Former Black Fern takes up new Women's High Performance role with NZR
Former Black Fern Hannah Porter will take the newly confirmed role of Head of Women’s High Performance at NZR.
International
Opinion
'Abby Dow was picked at fullback but didn't play a single game in that position'
The women’s dream team of the year also featured some puzzling selections. England’s Abby Dow was picked at fullback but didnâ…
What did we learn from the 2021 Rugby World Cup?
It’s always important to reflect and take learnings from World Cups (especially ones that took five years to happen), arguing wh…
Five Black Ferns stars absent as Super Rugby Aupiki squads announced
Fan favourite Ruby Tui is reportedly still considering her options for next year, with NZR supporting Tui in giving her time to de…
King Carlos returns as Blues assistant coach
Former Blues superstar and fan favourite, Carlos Spencer, is back where he made a name for himself.
How Wayne Smith was able to 'evolve' as a coach
The Black Ferns’ inspiration World Cup triumph was certainly a reflection of the playing group’s determination and resilience,…
Sarries, Gloucester-Hartpury and Bears mean business as new Premier 15s season kicks off
The all-singing, all-dancing spectacle of the Allianz Premier 15s gets another run. Of course it does: it’s the best domestic wo…
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Black Ferns' co-captain Ruahei Demant wins World Player of the Year
Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant said she didn’t expect to be named World Rugby’s Women’s 15s Player of the Year Award in M…
'A really fun year': Australian and Irish Sevens stars crowned world's best
Australian Sevens star Charlotte Caslick and Ireland’s try-scoring phenomenon Terry Kennedy have been named the Sevens Players o…
England and Chile scoop up best try of the year awards
England and Chile have been awarded the try of the year titles by World Rugby at the annual awards dinner in Monaco.
