New Zealand

Brave Blossoms gear up for All Black storm in Tokyo

An intriguing clash awaits fans at the Tokyo Stadium as the Brave Blossoms make ready to host the All Blacks.   Despite an overwhelmingly one-sided historical record, All Black boss Ian Foster is...

Ulster ready for match-up against Munster

Meeting for the first time since Ulster’s 36-17 victory over Munster in last season’s URC quarter-final at Kingspan Stadium, the Ulster men are this time on the road to Thomond Park to face...

Confirmed: England will have players names on shirts in Autumn Nations Series

The RFU have confirmed that England players will have their names on the back of the jerseys during this November's Autumn Nations Series.     The 23-player men’s squad will all wear...

Captain Kate Zackary is one of eight players set for their fourth start of Rugby World Cup 2021

Captain Kate Zackary is one of eight players set for their fourth start of Rugby World Cup 2021 in the Women's Eagles' quarter-final with Canada in Auckland on 30 October.   USA coach Rob Cain has...

Prop Olivia DeMerchant is rewarded with a start for Canada

Prop Olivia DeMerchant is rewarded for her try-scoring performance off the bench last weekend with a start in their RWC 2021 quarter-final rematch with USA in Auckland on 30 October.   Canada coach...

Portia Woodman is one of six players returning to the New Zealand starting line-up

Portia Woodman scored two tries in the Pool A meeting with Wales and is one of six players returning to the New Zealand starting line-up for their quarter-final in Whangārei on 29 October.   New...

Tim Mikkelson returns for 99th All Blacks Sevens tournament

One of the world’s most decorated sevens players, Tim Mikkelson, will return from injury at the Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November. This will be his first tournament since claiming a silver medal at...

Townsend names team for first match of the Autumn Nations Series

Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT Murrayfield fresh from being named captain last week for this season’s Autumn Nations Series.   Ritchie has leadership...

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