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The players will feel the intensity too. And with both sides running out in red; while it might distract a little, the action will be red hot. It could out shine any test, with the hosts playing with their usual high-speed intensity.! A huge fixture awaits locals. Crusaders v British and Irish Lions still holds tradition too.


Steve Hansen to leave All Blacks coaches role after Rugby World Cup
Melita Martorama - Dec 18, 2018

“Righto, I can see thousands. So we are here to establish if I’m staying or going……. so I’m going”. In a packed conference room at a central Auckland CBD hotel, All Blacks head coach Steven Hansen, flanked by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) CEO Steve Tew and NZR Chairman Brent Impey, announced that he will step […]

Women's Rugby 'rule the World' at ASB Rugby Awards

The theme is now more common. It happens more often. And after the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, the proof is that Women’s rugby is taking over the rugby world. Evidenced best last night, when Kendra Cocksedge claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year award at the ASB Awards evening, held in Auckland. […]

2018 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Fiji wins historic fourth consecutive title
Jovilisi Waqa - Apr 8, 2018

The 2018 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens came to an enthralling end, as Fiji won an historic fourth consecutive title. They humbled Kenya again in the final 24-12, in a repeat of the Canada Sevens final. It ended four days of breathtaking rugby sevens. South Africa settled for bronze, with the young Kiwi side finishing fourth. […]

2018 Hong Kong Sevens: Fiji chase a fourth-consecutive title
Jovilisi Waqa - Apr 5, 2018

It’s the seventh stop on the HSBC Sevens Series and we are at the ‘Mecca of Sevens’ for the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens. It see’s 16 teams all out for glory, but the question is “who can stop them?” as Fiji chases a fourth-consecutive title. Gathered together, 40 teams in total will compete in this […]

Jovilisi Waqa - Oct 1, 2017

It was the perfect farewell for Cooper Cronk as the Melbourne Storm blew the Cowboys away. The 79,722 crowd at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney were treated another fantastic Grand Finale. It was the perfect storm in Sydney. Melbourne Storm Blow Cowboys Away Melbourne Storm blew away the North Queensland Cowboys in a one-sided finale […]

HSBC Canada Sevens
Jovilisi Waqa - Mar 10, 2018

The sixth leg of the HSBC Sevens Series moves to Canada this weekend. BC Place in Vancouver will be hosting the 16 teams vying for the Canada Sevens. Five tournaments have passed and we have five different winners. The big question here is, Will the trend continue? United States won last weekend and has given […]

Hamilton 7s: can the Resurrection of Aussie Rugby continue?
Jovilisi Waqa - Feb 2, 2018

Can the resurrection of Aussie rugby sevens continue? That was be the big question, echoing in the minds of rugby pundits as the Aussies claimed a historic double at the Allianz Stadium. With the fourth leg of the HSBC Sevens Series is in New Zealand this weekend, could the Aussies claim their back-to-back tournament wins […]

2018 Fiji CC7s: Swish and USA Stars Boost Striders In Women's Comp
Jovilisi Waqa - Jan 17, 2018

Fijiana Makosoi will be up against some stiff competition, at this years Crest Na Iri Women’s competition that is a part of the Mana Whey Coral Coast Sevens. Local teams, as well as invited players; like Swiss and USA stars, will look to boost the chances of the Striders side, at the 2018 Fiji CC7s […]

HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series 2016/17 Kitakyushu - Day 2
Jovilisi Waqa - Nov 29, 2017

Another season of breathtaking sevens rugby begins this weekend in Dubai. The women’s competition opens our new season, with New Zealand out to retain their title. The 2017/18 HSBC Sevens Series will be hosted at the 7evens Stadium from November 30 to December 1. 12 teams will compete at the 2017 Dubai Sevens title, with […]

Ryan Jordan - Nov 10, 2017

The Rugby World Cup host nation selection is becoming a serious conundrum for World Rugby, with questions being asked of the integrity of the process. The Rugby World Cup Host Nation Selection Conundrum This article does not seek to validate any particular 2023 Rugby World Cup host nation selection bid, but rather to question some […]

New Zealand v Scotland - 2017 Rugby League World Cup
Jovilisi Waqa - Nov 8, 2017

It is the penultimate round of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The final round robin games will be interesting to watch, as final playoff spots are confirmed. RLWC Round 3 has some very exciting games scheduled, as Kiwis brace for Tongan challenge in a vital clash. This will be our ‘game of the week’. […]

Jovilisi Waqa - Nov 6, 2017

More stunning results took the spotlight in the Round Two RLWC results. Some big scores, and even bigger hits that sees several teams putting their hands up. Among those, Pacific sides book playoff spots with better than expected results early in this Rugby League World Cup (RLWC). With games from Friday to Sunday, played in […]

Honduras v United States - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Jovilisi Waqa - Nov 3, 2017

The inaugural Silicon Valley Sevens will be held from November 4-5 in San Jose, California. It will be an International Sevens Rugby extravaganza, with 12 national sides competing. Plenty of thrills and spills are expected as North Americans brace for a Pacific onslaught. The iconic Avaya Stadium, home of the MSL San Jose Earthquakes, will be […]

Tonga v Scotland - Rugby League World Cup: Group C
Jovilisi Waqa - Nov 2, 2017

As the 2017 Rugby League World Cup heads into it’s second stage, the matches heat up. Fixtures will be held around New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The hosts will enjoy great support, as the Pacific sides chase consecutive wins, and the Lions seek their first cup win in RLWC Round 2. There is a great […]

2017 CC7s: Aussie Teams Retain Titles, As Men's Side Continue Dominance
Jovilisi Waqa - Oct 30, 2017

The 2017 Central Coast Sevens (CC7s) ended in style yesterday, hosted by the Wyong Rugby League Club Grounds. Aussie teams retained their respective titles, as the Men’s side continues their dominance against Fiji at the 2017 CC7s. Plenty of action saw thrilling matches witnessed during the event, which was live streamed all over the world. Bar TV Sports, in conjunction […]



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Thomas Booth - Oct 30, 2017

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Your Favourite Rugby Players' Most Interesting Hobbies
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The Champions Cup game of the Stade Français vs Leicester game will take place on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET. This will be the first group-stage game for Stade Français Paris after the Leicester Tigers won on December 10 against the Stormers. While Stade Français lost on the road against the Sale Sharks, it will […]

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Charlie Inglefield - Oct 30, 2017

The two most impressive teams this past week in European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) competition were perhaps the Harlequin F.C. and the Exeter Chiefs. And in those games, Marcus Smith and Will Joseph were superb in Harlequins’ scintillating win over Racing 92 in Paris. On Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs were equally impressive in downing mighty […]

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Larissa Falls - Oct 30, 2017

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