New Zealand

Saints announce the signing of All Black World Cup-winning prop

Northampton Saints have today confirmed that Ben Franks will be joining the club from the 2018/19 season.   The 34-year-old former All Black arrives at Franklin’s Gardens from fellow Aviva...

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England face biggest character test as losses raise eyebrows in New Zealand | Nick Evans

England need to learn how to adapt after two defeats that have raised interest in the Six Nations, and further admiration of Ireland, in All Black countryMaybe the Eddie Jones factor plays a part – the...

Jamie Heaslip's letter to his younger self

Following his retirement from rugby former Leinster, Ireland and Lions loose forward has written a letter to his younger self where he looks back at a fantastic career that saw him go on...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

Matt Healy extends his contract with Connacht Connacht Rugby have confirmed that record try scorer Matt Healy has extended his contract with the province up to the end of the 2019/20 season.    Healy...

Crotty & Whitelock in doubt for Highlanders clash

The Crusaders are sweating on the fitness of Sam Whitelock & Ryan Crotty to come through concussion protocols ahead of Saturday's game with the unbeaten Highlanders in Dunedin. The All Blacks duo...

Wallabies could lose Israel Folau ahead of 2019 RWC

Wallabies and Waratahs fullback Israel Folau is refusing to rule out another code switch as he weighs up his future after six seasons in union.   The superstar fullback is off contract at the end...

Rugby union: New Zealand's national women's side receive historic paid contracts

Thirty women will be offered up to NZ$45,000 contractsMaternity leave entitlements to encourage return to gameTwenty-three years after men’s rugby union was made professional, New Zealand’s national...

Ireland reach new heights and make New Zealand game an enticing prospect

New Six Nations champions go to Twickenham for a possible grand slam but Ireland’s autumn game with All Blacks now catches the eyeThe most satisfying week in Irish sporting history? If their horses can...

Monday Evening Round Up

Connacht Rugby announce the signing of Robin Copeland Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced that back row Robin Copeland will join the province at the end of the current season on a two year...