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Jamie Joseph names Japan team to face the All Blacks

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the Brave Blossoms team to take on the All Blacks this Saturday, October 14 at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo.      The match will...

New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the team for the Test against Japan in Tokyo.     Two players will make their first appearance in the run-on side...

Justin Tipuric press conference as he's named as Wales skipper for Autumn Nations Series

Press conference with Justin Tipuric as he is named as Wales captain for the Autumn International matches against New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia.   The 33-year-old, who has won 86...

Bulls sign Wilco Louw

The Vodacom Bulls have agreed to a deal to sign Wilco Louw from English side, Harlequins on a three-year deal beginning 1 July 2023.   The 28-year-old prop - who is no stranger to Pretoria - joins...

Peel’s Men Out to Honour Heritage Against Leinster

History is in the air down Llanelli way this week as Leinster hit town and Dwayne Peel has his own happy heritage against the Irish giants from his playing days. Friday night’s meeting between the...

All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour

The All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November).   Cortez Ratima,...

Wales call up NZ-based Kate Williams

The Wales Women’s coaching staff have called up North Harbour Hibiscus and New Zealand Defence back row Kate Williams to replace the injured Alisha Butchers.   Born in Swansea, Williams’...

Match officials appointed for RWC 2021 quarter-finals

World Rugby has today confirmed that Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand) and Joy Neville (Ireland) will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2021...

Hurricanes Announce 2023 Squad

The Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.  While the core of the squad is maintained from 2022, five new signs have been named, with four players...