Lions

Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones

The 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...

Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’

The 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...

United Rugby Championship Stats Round 2

After an exciting weekend of the United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster has identified the top players from R2 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Top Players...

United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 3

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Glasgow Warriors v DHL...

Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor

As a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....

On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach

The announcement came eight days after the All Blacks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry stepped down from his role in charge of New Zealand on this day in 2011. The...

United Rugby Championship Round 2 Wrap-Up

Cardiff boss grateful to World Cup crew Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt had said a big thank you to his Wales World Cup contingent for stepping up to help extend a remarkable winning run against the Dragons. Tomos...

South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success

The Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point. South Africa’s victory over New Zealand in the World Cup final was forged in their national psyche, according to some of the stars...

Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the URC

The DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and...

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