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Ex-All Black Debut's for Samoa in Fiji Clash

Former All Blacks back row Steven Luatua is set to make his debut for Samoa as his new side face Fiji in Apia this weekend.  Luatua brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Samoan side, having...

Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili

Georgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive.   Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...

The Underdogs: Georgia

Eight years on from their best-ever Rugby World Cup finish, Georgia will be eager to make history again, but first, they will have to navigate a tough test in the Summer Nations Series.      Georgia...

Italy: Five to watch this summer

Italy may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal.   The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...

Fiji and Samoa Battle For Pacific Supremacy

Samoa side are looking forward to a great match-up against Fiji side this weekend as the two sides are set to meet in the second round of the Punjas Pacific Battle Series in Apia, Samoa. Both side go...

The Legend of 2002: The last Wallabies Bledisloe Cup Triumph

With the 2023 edition of the Bledisloe Cup only a few days away, we take a look a at the last Australian side to win the coveted Trans-Tasman trophy.  The first official Bledisloe Cup fixture took...

Kerevi not feeling weight of Bledisloe Cup history

Star centre Samu Kerevi insists he's carrying no trans-Tasman baggage as the Wallabies prepare for the seemingly insurmountable task of beating the All Blacks. The Australians are hosting New Zealand...

Samoa Down Japan While Fiji Triumph Over Tonga

The Pacific nations were out in full force this weekend along with Asian neighbours Japaan, as the four nations look to build towards the world cup. In a gripping Pacific Nations Cup encounter at the...

Brumbies to embark on two-game tour of Japan

ACT Brumbies have announced the club will embark on a two-game development tour to Japan in October, with the Brumbies set to take on two of Japan Rugby League One’s premier team, Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Japan v Samoa