New Zealand

David Havili gets SMASHED

Reece scores hat-trick as All Blacks run riot against Fiji

Richie Mo'unga and Sevu Reece picked apart Fiji as New Zealand completed their Steinlager Series with a 60-13 rout in Hamilton.   New Zealand scored over 50 points in three successive Tests for...

World Rugby law trials confirmed for NPC, FPC and Heartland Championship

New laws designed to protect tacklers and jacklers, the 50:22 kicking law and the goal-line dropout will be used during the 2021 Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship...

Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions

The British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures.     Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...

Ardie Savea and Anton Lienert-Brown celebrate milestones on their return to test rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play Fiji in the third match of the Steinlager Series at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday 17 July.     The naming sees a return from injury for midfielder...

Leone Nakarawa to lead Flying Fijians against All Blacks

Leone Nakarawa has been given more responsibility as he will lead the Flying Fijians against the All Blacks in their final test match on Saturday in Hamilton.    Nakarawa replaces Levani Botia...

Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns

Alun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury.     Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...

Free Jacks and Ryan Martin to part ways

New England Free Jacks Head Coach Ryan Martin will part ways with the club at the end of the season to take up an attacking coaching role in Australia with the Melbourne Rebels.    It has been...

Welfare-focused rugby law trials to be implemented globally

World Rugby has announced welfare-focused initiatives within a package of law amendments that will be trialled globally in competitions that start after 1 August, 2021, reflecting the sport’s ongoing...

Flying Fijians to wear “Vaccinate Fiji” message on jersey

The Fijian rugby team will wear a jersey supporting Covid-19 vaccinations at their next game against the All Blacks in Hamilton on Saturday.     Fiji Rugby Chief Executive John O’Connor...