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Carter's first Top League try

Dan Carter made his Japanese Top League debut on Friday night against Suntory Sungoliath and kicked four penalties, two conversions and made a try as the Steelers recorded a 20-36 victory.   “It...

Top League Round One Highlights: Kobe Kobelco Steelers v Shining Arcs

The Steelers held on for a 34-27 home win over the Shining Arcs in round 1 of the Japanese Top League. Both sides crossed for a single first half try and slotted two penalties as they headed...

Top Performers - Counties v Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty claimed their second Premiership scalp in as many weeks after they followed up their 30-10 win over Taranaki with nail-biting 17-22 win over Counties.   Here our Top Performers...

Wallaby legend eyeing return to Australia ahead of Rugby World Cup

Reports from Australia suggest that the wheels are in motion for Wallabies great Adam Ashley-Cooper to return to Australia and have a crack at playing in his fourth Rugby World Cup next year.   Foxsports.com.au...

The Midfield Mastermind Jaque Fourie

Springbok Legend Calls Time On Illustrious Career

Former Springbok centre Jaque Fourie won’t be making a rugby comeback with the Western Force, officially calling time on a glittering career.   Fourie has been running the side’s defence...

Chiefs duo re-sign

The Chiefs have announced the retention of front rowers Aidan Ross and Angus Ta’avao who have both re-signed.   The pair has received a long-term boost with Ross and Ta’avao...

Ex-rugby player Christian Scotland-Williamson is chasing his NFL dream

The British rugby player, formerly of the Worcester Warriors, is a longshot to make the Steelers, but you’d be mad to write him offThere are no rational reasons to expect Christian Scotland-Williamson...

Thursday Evening round Up

David Lemi to leave Bristol at the end of the season David Lemi will depart Bristol Rugby at the end of the season, having made 139 appearances.   The 36 year-old has played a key supporting...

Buckman and Franklin sign in Japan

Highlanders’ midfielder Richard Buckman and lock Tom Franklin have both signed a two year deal with Japanese club the Kobe Steelers.  Kobe Steel’s new General Manager is Wayne Smith and...