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RWC Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga

A fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...

The heaviest players at the Rugby World Cup

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is well under way and we've already seen some of the world's biggest stars showing what they can do in France. By 'biggest' stars, we're not meaning the likes of Antoine Dupont...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Waikato

Auckland and Waikato clash in round seven at Bell Park in Auckland.  

Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga

Andy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...

Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe

At Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Canterbury

England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole

Dan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever.   Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...

Dan Cole: England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup

Dan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when he lines...

Manawatu shock Auckland 33-31 in monumental upset at Eden Park

At Eden Park, Auckland: Manawatū 33 (Terrell Peita, Epeli Waqaicece, Joseph Gavigan, TK Howden, Julian Goerke tries, Isaiah Ravula 4 cons) Auckland 31(Leni Apisai 2, Salesi Rayasi,...

Wales add seven full-time professional contracts ahead of WXV in New Zealand

The Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce another seven full-time professional players for the Wales Women’s squad ahead of the global Tier 1 WXV tournament in New Zealand in October. Wales Women’s...