Ex-All Blacks hooker Dane Coles confirms new coaching gig
The Wellington Lions have announced that former All Black Dane Coles will join as a spot coach for the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC…
Ian Cameron
22 Jul 2024, 3:44
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Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies aged 55
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt has died at the age of 55 following a battle with motor neurone disease.
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2024, 2:32
Oyonnax ramp up recruitment drive by signing URC golden boot winner
Oyonnax have swiftly followed the signing of Scotland prop Oli Kebble by announcing a deal for Bulls fly-half Chris Smith.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 7:31
Recently relegated Oyonnax scoop versatile Scotland prop
ProD2-bound Oyonnax have signed Scotland prop Oli Kebble from Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 4:01
Analysis
French rugby's blockbuster TV deal leaves rival leagues in the dust
New figures reveal that the French Top 14 has significantly widened the revenue gap with other domestic rugby competitions, thanks…
Ian Cameron
23 May 2024, 8:40
Relegation-threatened Oyonnax raid Top 14 with four signings
Oyonnax may be staring down the barrel of automatic relegation from the Top 14 at the end of the season, but that has not stopped …
Josh Raisey
11 Apr 2024, 7:30
Watch: Toulouse No9 bags four tries in first game without Dupont
Antoine Dupont made quite a statement in his final match for Toulouse against Bayonne at the beginning of the month before he team…
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 8:18
Watch - Major late blunder gifts France winger easiest try of his career
France and Bordeaux-Begles winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey may only be 20 years of age, but he will be hard pushed to score an easier …
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2023, 6:23
Oyonnax's Kiwi full-back Tony Ensor has retired with immediate effect
Former Highlanders full-back Tony Ensor has retired with immediate effect following an injury picked up in a Top 14 match in Augus…
Liam Heagney
29 Nov 2023, 6:47
Bernard Laporte's return to rugby starts on a bum note
Former France head coach and controversial figure Bernard Laporte's return to the coaching scene as director of rugby at Montpelli…
Ian Cameron
26 Nov 2023, 3:30
Interview
'It’s funny people say New Zealand rugby isn’t physical: Ex-England international Shields on being back home
Brad Shields is back home in Wellington and flourishing for the Lions in the NPC. On Saturday he played the entire 80 minutes in t…
Adam Julian
03 Sep 2023, 23:25
A staggering, star-studded Top 14 'new entrants' 23
As the upcoming Top 14 season looms on the horizon, an impressive influx of new talent from various rugby union competitions aro…
Ian Cameron
16 Jul 2023, 9:48
Interview
Joe El-Abd: 'What a story it is to show little towns can compete against the biggest clubs in the world'
Little old Oyonnax have secured promotion to the riches of the Top 14 and Englishman Joe El-Abd is their inspiration
Gavin Mortimer
05 Jun 2023, 9:06
Oyonnax take decision on the future of medical joker Chris Farrell
Former Ireland midfielder Chris Farrell has secured a contract extension at the promotion-chasing Oyonnax, having originally joine…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 1:25
'It was just on me' - Rhys Webb cops dire blunder on chin
Ospreys scrumhalf Rhys Webb has taken responsibility for a botched quick lineout that all but sealed a Saracens victory in the two…
PA
03 Apr 2023, 1:56
'They are key cogs': How the Wellington Lions can have an NPC dynasty
Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons believes Wellington can have an NPC dynasty if experienced campaigners stay at the nation 
Finn Morton
30 Oct 2022, 17:25
