Samoa

Stats and facts: Italy v Samoa

To begin Italy’s Autumn campaign, Kieran Crowley’s side will have a tricky matchup with Samoa before ending November with Tests against Australia and South Africa.   Here are a few stats...

Tim Mikkelson returns for 99th All Blacks Sevens tournament

One of the world’s most decorated sevens players, Tim Mikkelson, will return from injury at the Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November. This will be his first tournament since claiming a silver medal at...

How to watch Autumn Nations Series Rugby - 2022

Crusaders announce 2023 squad

A returning Crusader, a local boy done good, and a few fresh out-of-towners – here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2023. These boys will represent the club and the history of the...

RWC 2021 independent disciplinary update: Sara Tounesi (Italy)

Italy second-row, Sara Tounesi, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Monday having been cited for biting (Law 9.12) in Italy’s Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool B match against Japan on 23...

RWC 2021 independent disciplinary update: Donna Rose (Wales)

Wales front row Donna Rose has been suspended for two weeks, having appeared before an independent judicial committee on Tuesday after being cited in Wales' Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool A match with New Zealand...

RWC 2021 independent disciplinary update - 15 October

World Rugby has confirmed the following independent disciplinary hearing details from Rugby World Cup 2021 matches over the weekend of 15-16 October.   Ashley Marsters (Australia) Australia front...

Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues

Nepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...

World Cup Preview: Pool C

The draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...

Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November

England’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window.   Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...