Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The reports are sad news for fans of Manu Samoa. The Prime Minister of Samoa, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi; who is also the chair of the SRU (Samoa Rugby Union) has broken the news that the organization is virtually bankrupt. With debts unpaid, Samoa Rugby need long term help–Not a Handout. However, this story has been repeated over a […] READ MORE
Three matches were played over this weekend, to open the November Internationals calendar. Not inside the ‘World Rugby window’ which particularly limited the availability of all players, but they were all entertaining games to signal that the Autumn Tours are about to invade the Northern Hemisphere. An important stage of the year, with the Southern […] READ MORE
The world’s reaction to the recently released schedule of the Japan 2019 RWC (Rugby World Cup) has been a mix of acceptance and excitement. The event is now less than two years away, and for the sides who have qualified, the fixture list gives them targets to aim at. World Rugby and the Rugby World […] READ MORE
There is still three months until the new competition is close to beginning, but the 2018 Super Rugby squads have all been announced. All five New Zealand franchises released their lists today, reflecting the men who will lead the sides on their journey towards [possibly] another Super Rugby title. The Crusaders are only just recovering from […] READ MORE
The leading rugby playing nations are selecting sides to prepare for the busy November International window. From Tonga to Australia, Wales to New Zealand, the teams and leading figures of the game are becoming ready. For their figure heads, World Rugby will soon call on them – “nations, please ready your RWC 2023 Votes.” This comes as […] READ MORE
New Zealand sent a signal to other teams at the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) after an above-standard performance in Round One RLWC results this weekend. As well as Australia, the Kiwi hosts made their intentions clear, reacting to internal pressures with a better than expected victory over Samoa. Although with an injury to Gerard Beale–who […] READ MORE
Considering any season, when not included in the major finals match, the majority of sports coaches would say they were not entirely happy. Naturally, the ‘will to win’ is strong, but Harbour Rugby head coach Tom Coventry is still glowing over his sides resurgence in the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership. “We obviously want what Canterbury […] READ MORE
For teams from the Southern Hemisphere, the end of their domestic seasons coincides with the start of the offshore fixtures. Usually it is the All Blacks who take the primary attention, but the Maori All Blacks also have End of Year tour matches scheduled. Both sides will head north; the Maori side are preparing to face […] READ MORE
Irish Rugby have announced a schedule for next year, when Ireland tour Australia in June. It will be the first three-test visit by Ireland, competing for the Lansdowne Cup away from home for the first time since 2010. In a media release, IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne commented, “the IRFU are delighted to tour Australia in June 2018. “Games […] READ MORE
When the dust settled, it was a tough, physical win for the Wallabies. A deserved one, where they were able to overcome a disjointed All Blacks team, in this third Bledisloe Cup Test on Saturday. From the evidence, the ‘big collisions and fireworks’ on the field were clear to see. Both sides leaders bore the […] READ MORE
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