New Zealand

"I wasn't expecting to be called in so early" | Patrick Tuipulotu back in All Blacks camp

Patrick Tuipulotu has joined the All Blacks camp, with locks Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa'i both ruled out of the second Test against Ireland.  

17 new contracts for the Welsh Women ahead of the World Cup

The Welsh Rugby Union has awarded 17 new full-time contracts for female players covering the period from July 1 – Dec 31. (six months), Head Coach Ioan Cunningham has committed to leading the programme...

Sam Cane Press Conference (Dunedin)

Sam Cane speaks to the media after Tuesday training in Dunedin.  

Maori All Blacks: Throwback Series with Hosea Gear (2022)

Catching up with former Maori All Black Hosea Gear as he remembers the 2010 clash with Ireland in Rotorua, of which he was a stand out.  

Big blow to ABs ahead of second Test

The All Blacks have suffered a significant blow ahead of the second Test against Ireland with the news that stalwart Sam Whitelock could possibly miss the remainder of the series with concussion while...

Irish complete So’otala Fa’aso’o signing

London Irish can today confirm the signing of So’otala Fa’aso’o for the start of the 2022/23 campaign.   Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 130kg, Fa’aso’o is...

Ireland Squad Update: Sexton could still feature in test two

The Ireland squad will continue to train in North Harbour Stadium, Auckland this week before heading to Dunedin on Wednesday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.   Leinster...

"I don’t really understand what’s going on with the breakdown" - Tadhg Beirne

Tadhg Beirne has expressed his bemusement of the officiating at the rucks in the first test between the All Blacks and Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday.   Ireland head coach Andy Farrell refused...

Beauden Barrett Press Conference (Dunedin)

The Breakdown - July 3rd, 2022