Japan

All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury

All Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England.   Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...

Brodie Retallick Red Card | New Zealand vs Japan

HIGHLIGHTS: Japan v New Zealand

All Blacks could contest Retallick red card in win over Japan

Brodie Retallick was given his marching orders in New Zealand's win over Japan and it remains to be seen if he will face a ban.     New Zealand could contest Brodie Retallick's red card in...

Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield

The first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield.   Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...

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...

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...

Fourteen of Italy's starting line-up beat France in September

Fourteen of Italy's starting line-up for their Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final with France also started the Azzurre's victory over Les Bleues in September, including winger Maria Magatti who plays her...

World Cup Quarter Final Teams Announced

Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes his team has an opportunity to match Wales physically when they meet in the Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-finals at Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre...

Michael Hooper starts on his return to test rugby

Test centurion Michael Hooper will make his return to the international arena on Saturday, named to start at openside flanker in the Wallabies’ Test against Scotland at BT Murrayfield.     Hooper...