New Zealand

Rieko Ioane re-signs with New Zealand Rugby

All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2023.   With an eye to earning selection at his second Rugby World Cup, the 25-year-old...

Springbok Women still on a Rugby World Cup mission

The pain of their last-minute defeat to Fiji still lingers, but the Springbok Women have changed track in mindset and focus and are now getting ready for the biggest challenge of their careers, to take...

5 uncapped players named in Wales' 35-player squad for the Autumn Nations Series

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-player squad for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series.       Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back for international...

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...

England name 36-man squad for Autumn Nations Series

Eddie Jones has named the England squad who will continue their preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series matches.    The 36-player squad will meet on Monday for a five-day training...

All Blacks in their own words: The season so far

"When we are going through those hard times, we just need to trust the man next to us" Hear from the New Zealand players themselves as they reflect on the year so far.  

Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year.     The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...

PRESS CONFERENCE | Wayne Smith on Game 2 of RWC 2021

All Blacks winger George Bridge leaves the Crusaders

The Crusaders and Canterbury have confirmed the departure of All Blacks winger George Bridge.   Bridge, 27, has fell out of favour with the Crusaders and All Blacks this year and following the news...

Springbok Women’s starting team unchanged for Fiji clash

Springbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheimer retained his starting XV for their second Rugby World Cup clash in New Zealand and made only one change to the replacements for Sunday’s match against Fiji,...