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Springbok Women move focus to crucial Fiji clash on Sunday

The Springbok Women had a good review of their match against France last Saturday, analysed and digested the statistics, and are now ready to focus on Fiji, their second opponent of Rugby World Cup in...

All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians

Auckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...

All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...

Woodman inspires epic comeback in World Cup opener

Hosts New Zealand recovered from conceding three first-half tries to beat Australia 41-17 in their opening Rugby World Cup 2021 match at Eden Park on Saturday. A record crowd in Auckland were...

England relentless in their win over Fiji as they retain the Utrecht Shield

England cranked things up a notch in the second half as they saw off Fiji 84-19 to begin their Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool C campaign in style. Fiji are 21st in the World Rugby...

France score six tries in World Cup opener against South Africa

France got their Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool C campaign off to a winning start with a 40-5 bonus point victory over South Africa at Eden Park in Auckland. These two countries were handed...

Belief and relief for Springbok Women in RWC opener

The Springbok Women believe that their preparations are spot on, that their gameplan is solid and that the will to win is as strong as it has ever been, says Springbok Women captain, Nolusindiso Booi,...

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Wallaroos side named for opening match at RWC

After a stellar season, Aussie Sevens star Sharni Williams returns to the Wallaroos for her fourth Rugby World Cup, starting at centre in the opener against New Zealand on Saturday at Eden Park.Playing...

Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues

Nepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...