David Havili set for Ranfurly Shield clash as 12 All Blacks released to NPC
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David Havili set for Ranfurly Shield clash as 12 All Blacks released to NPC

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Of the 12 members of the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship squad that have today been released to represent their Provincial Unions in the sixth round of the NPC, three will be available for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield defence at Lansdowne Park.As seen on social media, David Havili went berserk last weekend when Campbell Parata slotted a long-range penalty goal in Tasman Mako’s 25-24 win over Hawke’s
Different ball game for Sharks
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Different ball game for Sharks

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Going into his second season in charge, John Plumtree says his reinforced Sharks side are far more settled than when he first arrived back in Durban last year. DYLAN JACK reports. With most of their Springboks at the World Cup, the Sharks endured an awful two-win Vodacom URC campaign in the 2023-24 season, following up a five-loss start with a mid-season slump of eight defeats. As the
Ex-Wallabies call on Schmidt to open ‘can of worms’ and pick overseas players after record loss
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Ex-Wallabies call on Schmidt to open ‘can of worms’ and pick overseas players after record loss

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size In the wake of the Wallabies’ record loss to Los Pumas in Argentina, a trio of former internationals have urged Joe Schmidt to “open up and eat” the “can of worms” that has been stifling Australian rugby for years.After snapping an eight-match losing streak in The Rugby Championship to
Rugby star Stuart Hogg granted bail after arrest
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Rugby star Stuart Hogg granted bail after arrest

UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNTS AT AMAZON.COM || Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been released on bail after being arrested for breaching previous bail conditions ahead of his trial for domestic abuse.He appeared from custody at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.He faces charges of stalking and controlling behaviour towards his wife Gillian over a seven-year period, which he denies.The procurator fiscal opposed Mr Hogg being given bail again but Sheriff Peter Paterson allowed
Dan Tobin is England’s new strength & conditioning coach
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Dan Tobin is England’s new strength & conditioning coach

[ad_1] Called in: Dan Tobin is joining England’s staff DAN Tobin has been appointed as England’s new strength and conditioning coach following the departures of Aled Walters and Tom Tombleson.Tobin, 40, will join Steve Borthwick’s staff in October from Gloucester.At the Cherry and Whites, he was the head of performance for eight years.England face New Zealand at Twickenham on November 2 for their first match of the autumn. They then
The All Blacks’ backline is to blame for Robertson’s unflattering record
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The All Blacks’ backline is to blame for Robertson’s unflattering record

[ad_1] I said a few months back that it wouldn’t be until after their trip to South Africa that we could draw any conclusions about these All Blacks.Away from home, against elite opposition, we’d see the scale of the job new coach Scott Robertson has in front of him and the likelihood that this team can legitimately contend for the Rugby World Cup in 2027.Well, the All Blacks have the
Reds lose flyhalf Kiss ‘would love to stay’ to Tahs, Force farewell fresh five
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Reds lose flyhalf Kiss ‘would love to stay’ to Tahs, Force farewell fresh five

[ad_1] The demise of the Melbourne Rebels and the reduction of Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams to four has seen a considerable shakeup in the player stocks for the surviving clubs.In this evolving article The Roar will track player signing and departure news as it happens before the Super Rugby squads are confirmed in early 2025. (Note the 2024 squads listed below were those with which the clubs began last
Sarah Hunter: Defence coach pinpoints aspects of England game to “finesse” before WXV1 New Zealand match
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Sarah Hunter: Defence coach pinpoints aspects of England game to “finesse” before WXV1 New Zealand match

[ad_1] England's game with New Zealand will be Hunter's last before she gives birth to her first child.The 38-year-old former captain, who retired from playing after the 2023 Six Nations, will not travel with the side to Canada for WXV1, which runs from 29 September to 13 October.Hunter, however, says she will still be involved from back home."I don’t think you are allowed to fly for a certain amount of
Collapsed clubs must pay debts before return
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Collapsed clubs must pay debts before return

[ad_1] Adam Hathaway RPA chief Christian Day says collapsed clubs should pay debts to players before being returning to the top tiers of the league structure.Wasps, Worcester and London Irish were Premiership outfits who have gone bust leaving a trail of debt. Jersey Reds from the second tier also went to the wall.Players were left out of pocket and forced to find other employment.Now, the RFU are keen to get the