News
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JP Smith inks new Reds deal
The Reds have continued to shore up their squad for 2019 and beyond, with experienced prop JP Smith re-signing for a further two years.
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Marika Koroibete re-signs with Rebels
The Rebels have received a boost with the news that wing Marika Koroibete has committed to the club for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
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Team Tracker: Rugby Championship, Round Four
Your one-stop spot for all the Rugby Championship team line-ups.
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Argentina reshuffle front-row for Wallabies clash
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has made three changes to the starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies.
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All Blacks lose Sonny Bill Williams to illness
Sonny Bill Williams has pulled out of New Zealand’s squad for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test with South Africa due to illness.
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Israel Folau, David Pocock to start for the Wallabies
David Pocock and Israel Folau will be in the Wallabies starting XV for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test with Argentina on the Gold Coast.
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Ma’a Nonu returns to the Blues
The Blues have announced that former All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu will return to play for them during the 2019 Super Rugby Championship.
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South Africa chop and change for New Zealand
South Africa have made four changes, including a positional switch, for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test with New Zealand in Wellington.
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Preview: Gloucester v Bristol
Gloucester welcome Bristol Bears to Kingsholm for Friday’s Premiership fixture and make three changes to their starting XV, all in the forwards.
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Ryan Crotty starts for All Blacks
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made several changes to his side to take on South Africa, with Ryan Crotty returning at inside centre.
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Quartet inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
Four legends of the game have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame presented by Tudor at a special ceremony in Rugby, England.
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Lima Sopoaga predicts player drain increase
Lima Sopoaga believes the prospect of a lucrative European contract is becoming a more attractive option than the lure of the All Blacks jersey.
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Johnny Nic on rugby: Clubs overspending on wages
John Nicholson returns to Planet Rugby and has questions regarding the Premiership’s financial mindset and the proposed CVC purchase.
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Griquas unveil side for Free State Cheetahs clash
Griquas have named their side to face Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley on Saturday as they look to break their duck in this year’s Currie Cup.
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Michael Cheika not shutting door on Adam Ashley-Cooper
Michael Cheika and Kurtley Beale have welcomed the possibility of Wallabies veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper returning to the Test arena.
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Zane Kirchner joins Bristol Bears on loan
Dragons utility back Zane Kirchner has signed for Bristol Bears on loan and makes the move to Ashton Gate Stadium with immediate effect.
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Ivan van Zyl to start at scrum-half for Blue Bulls
Ivan van Zyl and Dayan van der Westhuizen will make first starts for the Blue Bulls this season when they tackle the Pumas at Loftus on Friday.
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All Black Sevens trio sign on to 2020
The All Blacks Sevens have secured the services of trio Regan Ware, Sione Molia and Vilimoni Koroi through to the 2020 Toyko Olympics.
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Match officials to September 16
The match officials for this weekend’s action have been confirmed with Nigel Owens taking charge of the All Blacks versus Springbok clash.
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Izack Rodda inks new Reds deal
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda has committed his future to Australian Rugby and the Queensland Reds until the end of the 2020 campaign.