New Zealand

WOMENS WORLD CUP: Portia Woodman after NZ's opening win

‘Rock solid’ Smith seldom puts a foot wrong

The likes of DHL Stormers pivot Manie Libbok and Emirates Lions playmaker Gianni Lombard hog the spotlight in the URC courtesy of their all-round skill and precocious talent, yet Smith has flourished...

Charlie bounces back from disappointment to star in New Zealand

When it was announced that Rugby World Cup 2021 will be hosted by New Zealand a couple of years ago, Springbok Women loosehead prop Sanelisiwe Charlie barely took notice, let alone started online searches...

France 2023 Rugby World Cup chief executive sacked after workplace investigation

The France 2023 Rugby World Cup chief executive Claude Atcher has been dismissed after an investigation into workplace malpractice.   Atcher, who also helped previously secure hosting rights for...

Wales Women injury update: Butchers ruled out of tournament

Wales have received a huge blow with the news that Alisha Buthers will play no further part in the Women’s World Cup after sustaining a serious knee injury.    Butchers picked up the...

Highlanders Confirm Coaching Group for 2023

The Highlanders have announced Otago NPC Coach Tom Donnelly has been appointed as their forwards coach for two years from 2023.   Donnelly played 65 games for the Highlanders between 2004-2011 as...

Hurricanes Sign Young Gun, Peter Lakai

The Hurricanes have announced the signing of young gun, Peter Lakai, which will see him don the yellow jersey until the end of 2025.    The 19-year-old loose forward joined the Wellington Lions...

Bortolami Puts Ferrari Dream On Hold To Put Benetton On Fast Track

It’s been Marco Bortolami’s lifelong dream to work as a mechanic for Ferrari, but right now it’s his Benetton team that he has firing on all cylinders.   The former Italy captain...

Training field remedies for Springbok Women

The Springbok Women returned to the familiar surroundings of Grammar Juniors Rugby Football Club in Auckland on Tuesday to continue their pursuit of a first win in this year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand...

Selection Stories | Keven Mealamu

Check out the selection story of 132 Test All Black, Keven Mealamu.