European Cup finals plans abandoned due to insufficient safeguards in place
4 years ago by Rugby DumpDue to the many uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided that the 2020 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will not now be held in Marseille as planned and the matches...
Powerful Crusaders team named to take on Blues in top of the table clash
4 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Crusaders have named a strong side as they prepare to host the Blues in a top of the table Super Rugby Aotearoa clash on Saturday night. There are just a few changes to the side that picked up a bonus-point...
CONFIRMED: Six Premiership players need to go into isolation after 804 players and staff were tested
4 years ago by Rugby DumpPremiership Rugby have today confirmed that on Monday of this week 804 players and club staff were tested as part of the PCR COVID-19 screening programme. Of these, ten people have tested positive. Of...
Beauden Barrett's millionaire Japan deal could mark a change in professional rugby contracts
4 years ago by Rugby DumpBeauden Barrett signing with Tokyo-based franchise Suntory Sungoliath is currently the talk of New Zealand and world rugby and it raises a few questions about how player contracts need to be handled in...
Fans won't allow Veainu's sudden exit to tarnish his reputation
4 years ago by Rugby DumpThe abrupt exodus of players from Leicester Tigers last week would have felt like a surreal dream for many fans, as a torrent of departures were announced.
Hoskins Sotutu on attempting to dive like Rokocoko and emulating his winger dad
4 years ago by Rugby DumpBlues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has risen to prominence with consistently impressive performances for the Blues in this season Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The mobile forward has also caught the...
One of rugby's most entertaining characters turns 30 today and this footage shows why we love him
4 years ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins and England prop Joe Marler celebrates his 30th birthday today. Over the years he's entertained with numerous amusing moments both on and off the field. Here's a short look at some of those...
Siya Kolisi nabs top spot as rugby's most influential person
4 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's hard to argue that anyone has had a better year of rugby than Siya Kolisi. After making history as South Africa's first-ever black captain, he went on to lead the Springboks to their third RWC title....
Crusaders sensation Will Jordan's career nearly ended before it began
4 years ago by Rugby DumpThroughout the truncated Super Rugby season and New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa equivalent, Will Jordan has propelled himself into one of the form full-backs at the moment.
Intense New Zealand schools match goes down to the wire, producing outstanding tries
4 years ago by Rugby DumpOne of the most prized school rugby rivalries in New Zealand took place at the weekend, with Sacred Heart College Auckland snatching a dramatic last-minute victory over Auckland Grammar.
