Black Caps: Coach Rob Walter expects Kane Williamson to play in England test series
“As we stand, that’s definitely the plan,” Walter said. “Kane has obviously been about taking things series by…
Warriors v Sharks: Luke Metcalf to miss clash with Storm with hamstring injury
“Luke’s had a few obviously in the past and he currently feels like it is okay,” Webster said.…
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley weighs up big decisions ahead of World Cup squad announcement
“We’re conscious of that, so we make sure the process is thorough, honest, and clear. Some players won’t…
Bev Priestman leads Wellington Phoenix women to success after Canada scandal
“I was rushed through airports like a criminal,” she recalls. “I got home and realised the enormity of…
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett on new coach Dave Rennie, Crusaders return and Rugby World Cup push
The 31-year-old says he’s not had much to do with Rennie – but he has experienced playing against…
Tana Umaga leaves Moana Pasifika to take All Blacks defence coach job
“I‘ve been fortunate enough to actually captain this side and that was a big job, and I had…
Craig Bellamy fears Eliesa Katoa may never play NRL again after brain injury
“I don’t know if he’ll play next year … I don’t know if he’ll play again. “The doctors…
Wallabies poach former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod
Born in Brisbane, McLeod was raised in New Zealand and represented the Chiefs across 44 Super 12 games…
Inside Brendon McCullum’s reprieve as England back coach after Ashes failure
The players had been given too much rope by McCullum and Rob Key and inevitably one or two…
Super Rugby Pacific: Jason Holland on why he wanted Blues head coaching role
The 53-year-old was quickly snapped up by the Hurricanes for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, but when…
Dave Rennie faces key call on All Blacks attack coach Scott Hansen vs Mike Blair
The two are currently working together at Kobe and Rennie could contend that the mutual trust and respect…
All Blacks: Tana Umaga ‘honoured’ to be linked with assistant role under Dave Rennie
Umaga’s contract is up at the end of the season with Moana, where he has been at the…