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World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023

World Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...

WXV 1: England in box-seat ahead of final weekend

Ahead of the highly anticipated denouement to the top level of WXV, we take a look at the permutations facing each of the six teams.   England head into the final weekend of WXV 1 2023 four...

Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut

Taking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...

On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach

The announcement came eight days after the All Blacks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry stepped down from his role in charge of New Zealand on this day in 2011. The...

Boks ready for NZ challenge and haka in RWC final

The Springboks are bracing themselves for an epic Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday evening and said they are ready for the encounter – and the...

'Little moments win you games' - Dagg (NZL) and Senatore (ARG) on New Zealand v Argentina

Twelve years after facing off in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, former All Blacks full-back Israel Dagg and ex-Argentina back-row Leonardo Senatore share their views on the first of RWC 2023's seismic...

WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington

We preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...

WXV 1 teams welcomed to Wellington ahead of opening weekend

The world’s leading women’s rugby players were officially welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand today for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, set to kick off in Wellington this weekend. Players from...

Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title

Taranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Auckland