Watch: Ben Smith obstructs Mitch Hunt conversion
Ben Smith has been embroiled in controversy after rushing up to obstruct a conversion attempt from Mitch Hunt after Jordan Taufua …
Sam Smith
20 Mar, 20:39
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INTERVIEW
'I don't speak to anyone at Saracens… they didn't make the effort'
The rugby life can be amazingly rewarding and unexpected. Take Joel Kpoku.
Liam Heagney
17 Dec, 3:19
Richie Mo'unga names recalled Finn Russell 'my favourite 10 in the world'
It should come as no surprise that the attention quickly turned to Scotland's recall of Finn Russell when All Blacks pivot Richie …
Tom Vinicombe
08 Nov, 10:23
All three Pacific Island Test teams are lit this weekend
Tonga, who are giving debut caps to ex-All-Blacks Vaea Fifita and George Moala, Samoa and Fiji have all announced eye-catching XVs…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov, 6:22
Former All Black Steven Luatua to suit up for Samoa in November
Two former All Blacks will join Samoa's ranks for their upcoming trip to Europe.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Oct, 6:00
INTERVIEW
The making of Finn Russell
The Racing 92 and Scotland fly-half is now one of the most celebrated players in the game but as a raw 20-year-old, he has New Zea…
Mike Henson
25 Sep, 4:00
INTERVIEW
England's World Cup pool is about to get a whole lot tougher
England’s bid for Rugby World Cup glory in France next year is about to become tougher with Samoa aiming to add former All Black…
Chris Jones
25 Jul, 4:50
Samoa name one new cap as Pacific Nations Cup title goes on the line
Samoa have made a flurry of changes to their match day team to face Fiji as the Pacific Nations Cup goes on the line this weekend.
Alex McLeod
15 Jul, 0:56
'Do the right thing': Lakapi Samoa boss urges Rugby Australia to stay in Super Rugby
Lakapi Samoa has called on RA to remain in Super Rugby Pacific following reports that Australia's five franchises could soon leave…
Sam Smith
01 Jul, 21:36
'It's going a doozy': Picking a favourite for the star-studded Pacific Nations Cup
For the first time since 2019, the Pacific Nations Cup will return to action with a star-studded cast of players from Fiji, Samoa,…
Sam Smith
25 Jun, 1:13
Crusaders flanker added to Tonga squad for Pacific Nations Cup and World Cup qualifier
Crusaders flanker Sione Havili Talitui has been added to the Tonga squad ahead of their Pacific Nations Cup campaign and World Cup…
Alex McLeod
04 Jun, 0:40
Kolbe's late score of little consolation to a well-beaten Toulon
Lyon claimed the first European trophy in their history with a 30-12 victory over Toulon in the final of the Challenge Cup at Stad…
PA
27 May, 18:16
Kolbe recalled to start as Toulon and Lyon name cup final teams
World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from a broken thumb to take his place in the Toulon team for Friday’s European Chal…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 7:38
Highlanders confirm departure of All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman to France
The Highlanders have confirmed that eight-test All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman will leave the side for France after the Super Rugby…
Alex McLeod
18 May, 0:30
Steve Diamond brands European clash with Lyon a 'shocker'
Steve Diamond admits arranging Worcester Warriors European Challenge Cup last 16 match in Lyon has been a “shocker” as it clas…
Chris Jones
14 Apr, 7:45
ANALYSIS
There aren't really dominant defences in New Zealand's Super Rugby teams
The defences in New Zealand, for whatever reason, are built to bend with the aim of not breaking. They make a ton of tackles with …
Ben Smith
29 Mar, 23:06
