Brodie Retallick is creating havoc in Japan Rugby League One
The All Blacks might be looking for a new coach, but New Zealand Rugby might be well served trying to talk a second rower into ret…
Matt McILraith
17 Jan 2026, 5:16
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Scott Robertson's win stats highlight weight of All Blacks expectation
Robertson, 51, began his tenure as head coach with unconvincing 16-15 victory over England in Dunedin in July 2024.
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 3:19
Savea to welcome longstanding All Blacks team-mate in sombre occasion
Kobelco Kobe Steelers might be flying, but the positive vibe will give way to solemnity as Japan Rugby League One remembers the Gr…
Matt McILraith
15 Jan 2026, 2:37
Mixed fortunes for All Blacks in Japan as Graham Rowntree impresses
Two tries by All Black winger Mark Telea were in vain as Toyota Verblitz slumped to their third defeat of the Japan Rugby League O…
Matt McILraith
11 Jan 2026, 2:54
Sam Cane's second-ever red card sinks Sungoliath as Wild Knights remain perfect
Suntory Sungoliath have fallen to Ardie Savea's Kobe Kobelco Steelers as a double yellow card to Sam Cane resulted in the Sungolia…
Ben Smith
10 Jan 2026, 17:01
Brad Weber misses face-off with All Black legend in tough club debut
The absence of Aaron Smith from the Toyota Verblitz line-up may have robbed his side’s clash with BlackRams Tokyo of a head-to-h…
Matt McILraith
08 Jan 2026, 3:37
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Long Covid-suffering Wasps legend helps England stars reach peak performance
A clinic in south-west London is increasingly becoming the go-to place for rugby players looking to optimise their performance and…
Jon Newcombe
07 Jan 2026, 3:07
Rugby referee 'Fearless Fred' Howard dies
Howard, from the Liverpool Rugby Referees' Society, was an international referee from 1983 to 1992, standing in for 20 Tests.
Jon Newcombe
06 Jan 2026, 23:02
50-Test Wallaby Samu Kerevi among Japan Rugby League One's elite
Urayasu D-Rocks midfielder Samu Kerevi has enjoyed a strong start to the 2025/26 Japan Rugby League One season.
Finn Morton
02 Jan 2026, 17:03
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Northern vs Southern: Who really won the battle of hemispheres in 2025
With the Nations Championship, the dawn of a new age for the Test Match arena is upon us, and with it the Northern vs Southern Hem…
Francisco Isaac
30 Dec 2025, 23:20
Cheslin Kolbe and Co humbled in Japan by former Wallaby
Wallaby veteran Bernard Foley helped himself to 29 points as Kubota Spears bossed the weekend’s feature match of Japan Rugby Lea…
Matt McILraith
28 Dec 2025, 3:24
Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.
Jon Newcombe
24 Dec 2025, 2:30
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All Blacks legend Brad Thorn on the family bond that led to Test coaching debut
During his lengthy and highly-decorated dual-code career, former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn was the epitome of resilience - a qual…
Jon Newcombe
23 Dec 2025, 4:37
Watch: Richie Mo'unga scores in Japan to help secure round two victory
In the 26-22 victory at Yamaha Stadium in Iwata, Japan, Mo'unga crossed during the first half on the back of a slick backline move…
Henry Lee
21 Dec 2025, 15:33
Richie Mo'unga and Cheslin Kolbe continue to make a big impact in JRLO
After flattering to deceive last season, Tokyo Sungoliath already appear a much-improved beast, sitting on top of the standings af…
Matt McILraith
21 Dec 2025, 6:15
Rowntree faces one of the greatest challenges in coaching in Japan
When the title-winning former Munster coach Graham Rowntree signed on with Urasyu D-Rocks in Japan Rugby League One, he knew he ha…
Matt McILraith
19 Dec 2025, 1:50
