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World Cup Quarter Final Teams Announced

Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes his team has an opportunity to match Wales physically when they meet in the Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-finals at Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre...

Michael Hooper starts on his return to test rugby

Test centurion Michael Hooper will make his return to the international arena on Saturday, named to start at openside flanker in the Wallabies’ Test against Scotland at BT Murrayfield.     Hooper...

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TEAM NAMING | Ian Foster explains selections for Japan | Press Conference (Tokyo)

Saturday's midfield pairing preview Japan Test | Press Conference (Tokyo)

Jamie Joseph names Japan team to face the All Blacks

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the Brave Blossoms team to take on the All Blacks this Saturday, October 14 at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo.      The match will...

New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the team for the Test against Japan in Tokyo.     Two players will make their first appearance in the run-on side...

Justin Tipuric press conference as he's named as Wales skipper for Autumn Nations Series

Press conference with Justin Tipuric as he is named as Wales captain for the Autumn International matches against New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia.   The 33-year-old, who has won 86...

All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour

The All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November).   Cortez Ratima,...

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...