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All Blacks team: Dave Rennie's selection surprises with two debutants included, Ruben Love handed the keys while shock Will Jordan and loose forward decisions made
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (590+ words) All Blacks star Ruben Love and an inset of head coach Dave Rennie. Dave Rennie has named his All Blacks matchday 23 for the clash against France at the One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. Rennie, in his first game in…...
Wales team: Tandy ends Louis Rees-Zammit experiment as B&I Lion returns
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (536+ words) Louis Rees-Zammit (left) and Tomos Williams (right) come into Wales' starting XV to face Fiji Wales head coach Steve Tandy has drafted some of his key English-based players back into his 23-man squad to face Fiji, with Tomos Williams and…...
Ireland team: Andy Farrell rewards Sam Prendergast's fine form as world-class forward makes timely return to torment Wallabies again
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (390+ words) Tadhg Beirne and an inset of Sam Prendergast. Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland matchday 23 for the Nations Championship clash against Australia at the Allianz Stadium. In the absence of Caelan Doris, hooker Dan Sheehan will lead the…...
World Cup Winner: 'Most South Africans want to kick Henry Pollock's head in"
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (577+ words) World Cup Winner: 'Most South Africans want to kick Henry Pollock's head in' One of the biggest storylines in world rugby is set to conclude at the weekend, when Henry Pollock finally comes up against the Springboks, a side with…...
Mike Brown reveals extraordinary lengths England went to face South Africa at the spiritual home of Springbok rugby
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (1177+ words) Mike Brown has revealed the extraordinary lengths to which England went to prepare to face South Africa at Ellis Park on their last visit to the spiritual home of Springbok rugby. Brown, England's most-capped fullback, was part of the team…...
England legend's 'pain is coming' warning to Steve Borthwick's side as facing the Springboks is 'basically going to war"
16+ hour, 58+ min ago (527+ words) Siya Kolisi tackling Ellis Genge in Springboks v England clash and Red Rose head coach Steve Borthwick. Mike Tindall understands what it's like to come face-to-face with a revved-up Springboks side, and that is what awaits Steve Borthwick's England this…...
Dave Rennie set to select three All Blacks bolters while Ruben Love backed as new era sees bold approach after Scott Robertson conservatism
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (659+ words) All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie and possible fly-half starter Ruben Love. Dave Rennie will usher in a new All Blacks era by immediately handing debuts to three uncapped players, according to a report in New Zealand. The national team…...
Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pools confirmed ahead of 2026/27 season
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (451+ words) The Champions Cup trophy. The pools for the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns have now been confirmed. Reigning champions Bordeaux-Begles were joined by Top 14 victors Toulouse, URC winners Leinster and PREM title holders Northampton Saints in tier…...
Rugby Transfers: Aphelele Fassi in triple Japanese signing, England international makes decision on future and All Black on the move
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (1171+ words) Aphelele Fassi (left) and Joe Heyes (right) feature in the latest transfers round up Aphelele Fassi's Japanese club has now been confirmed, with the Springbok involved in a triple signing, while England star Joe Heyes and All Blacks ace Samipeni…...
All Blacks legends 'agree' Dave Rennie must 'make changes' despite 'not ideal' preparation
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (775+ words) All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie and former New Zealand captain Kieran Read. All Blacks legend Kieran Read believes that Dave Rennie's first team announcement will provide a big indicator as to how he will approach the head coach role....