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Improvements will be the minimum standard the All Blacks will look for in Saturday's San Diego Test against the Fiji Water Flying Fijians. All Blacks Assistant Coach Leon MacDonald says that improving each week app
The All Blacks will be using their test against the Fiji Water Flying Fijians this weekend to keep consistent cohesion and get some rhythm and get some understanding going on. This was highlighted by coach Scott Ro
Fiji born Filipo Duagunu scored two tries last night to help his Australian side defeat Wales 36-28 and handing them their ninth successive international defeat. Wallaby scrum-half Jake Gordon scored a try to exten
Ciaran Frawley struck a brilliant drop-goal with the last kick of the game as Ireland edged South Africa 25-24 to earn a draw in a captivating series between the world's top two sides. At the end of a brutal second
Replacement Beauden Barrett inspired a New Zealand fightback in their 24-17 win over England to claim the series 2-0 at Eden Park. The All Blacks trailed by four points before two-time world player of the year Barr
As the All Blacks prepare to defend their fortress at Eden Park against England, coach Scott Robertson has acknowledged the legacy the All Blacks must uphold. The All Blacks’ 30-year, 48-test unbeaten Eden Park s
England have been hit by a late blow as they prepare to make history at Eden Park and square the series against the All Blacks, with fullback George Furbank ruled out due to a back injury. Furbank, an impressive pe
Chiefs halfback Cortez Ratima is poised to make his All Blacks debut after being named on the bench for the second test against England at Eden Park on Saturday. Ratima has been promoted to the match-day squad afte
Hurricanes’ Fijian winger Salesi Rayasi has called time in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition as he signs a new two-year deal with French club Vannes after earning 50 caps for the Wellington-based club.
All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara and England prop Joe Marler are both considered unlikely starters for the second Test in Auckland where New Zealand will chase a series sweep. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had
Fiji Water Flying Fijian coach Mick Byrne says they need to finish the opportunities that they create. Byrne highlighted this after their 22-12 win against Georgia over the weekend saying that this will come from s
The All Blacks defeated England 16-15 in a thriller match in Dunedin last night. This is also the first match coached by former Crusaders coach Scott Robertson after seven years of dominance in Super Rugby. F
Fiji-born Wallaby winger Filipo Daugunu scored a try to help his side defeat Wales 25-16 last night. This is a great start for Joe Schmidt after taking over the coaching role from Eddie Jones. Daugunu's try c
Samoa recovered from a 10-point deficit to beat Italy 33-25 in a sweltering Test in Apia yesterday. The home side scored four tries to three in a successful start to the tenure of new coach Mahonri Schwalger and n
Beauden Barrett has endorsed All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's decision to relegate him to the reserves bench, saying Damian McKenzie and Stephen Perofeta deserve to start ahead of him as a reward for their form in Sup
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named his first side of the season to take on England in Dunedin this Saturday. Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor and Tyrel Lomax form the front-rows with captain Scott Barrett and P
Former Fijian Drua Women’s captain Bitila Tawake and Karalaini Naisewa have been named in the 23-member team for the Vodafone Fijiana 15s that will take on the Wallaroos this Saturday. Tawake makes a significant
England has made two changes to its starting XV, which beat Japan 10 days ago, to play the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday. Front rowers Joe Marler and Will Stuart have been given the green light to start while
Legendary Wallaby and Sevens star Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from Australian Rugby. Hooper made the announcement yesterday, calling time on his illustrious career that has spanned over a decade.
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will be bolstered with Europe-based players for the test match against Georgia this Saturday and later in the month against the All Blacks in San Diego, USA. The team was left withou
