Rugbys

Manu Samoa fans. Photo: © Copyright Andrew Cornaga 2021 / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd Manu Samoa will return to the top 10 of World Rugby's men's rankings for the first time in nearly eight years when they are…

Anton Lienert-Brown of the Chiefs charges against the Queensland Reds at Yarrow Stadium, on 12 May. Photo: Andy Jackson / Getty Opinion: You have to hand it to Super Rugby Pacific, after a mid-season lull that brought out an…

Sarah Hunter playing against Australia during the 2022 World Cup Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The most capped woman in test rugby history, Sarah Hunter will retire this weekend after one last game for England. The…

Even before we get into the moral arguments, there was a good reason for the Welsh Rugby Union to dispense with live performances of Tom Jones’ “Delilah” before international matches. It’s an absolutely terrible song, not merely an…

If you're driving past a rugby club or secondary school in the afternoon or evening at this time of year, chances are you'll see a group of young men and women doing the hard yards out on the fields. It's pre-season training time,…

The World Cup winning Black Ferns have won several gongs at the World Rugby awards in Monaco, with first-five Ruahei Demant named Women's 15s Player of the Year. Photo: Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz Demant beat out four…

Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2010 www.photosport.nz Analysis - The Silver Lake investment deal has surpisingly eventuated in a trickle down of funds to provincial rugby unions, but the question remains how will they use it, writes…

Former All Black captain Richie McCaw and former Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy join New Zealand Rugby Commercial board chaired by Sydney-based businessman Ian Narev. Richie McCaw is part of the New Zealand Rugby Commercial…

England head coach Eddie Jones has been admonished by the Rugby Football Union for criticising the national team's reliance on the private school system. Jones, 62, claimed the pathway produced players who had enjoyed a "closeted…

England head coach Eddie Jones has been admonished by the Rugby Football Union for criticising the national team's reliance on the private school system. Jones, 62, claimed the pathway produced players who had enjoyed a "closeted…