Devan Flanders scores against the Turbos at McLean Park in 2020. Photo / NZMEThe two unions that formed the short-lived Central Vikings to combat provincial rugby decline 25 years ago now face a similar battle on Friday night at McLean Park, where that dream ended.
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The Wallabies front-row stocks to face Fiji have taken a hit with key strike weapon Taniela Tupou under an injury cloud ahead of their crucial Rugby World Cup pool match in Saint-Etienne.Tupou was one of Australia's best in their tournament-opening win over Georgia in Paris but didn't train...
Rugby fans have been urged to be on high alert after a botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, which has left one person dead and eight people seriously ill in hospital. The cases are being linked to tinned sardines served in a popular wine bar.Late on Tuesday evening, the national...
These are your rugby headlines on Wednesday, September 13.
Gatland to name team today
Warren Gatland today names his Wales team to face Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup match of the tournament.
They will be looking to make it two wins in two...
Roosters rising star Siua Wong is reportedly being courted by two rugby union nations while rival NRL clubs are reportedly preparing to swoop for his services.That is according to the SMH, who are reporting the 20-year-old is one of rugby league’s most in-demand players after stamping his mark...
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett admits the team did not adapt quickly enough to the hot temperature and greasy ball in France as they lost to Les Bleus 27-13 in the Rugby World Cup opener.
The loss was their second in as many games, spelling out some concerns for...
The inaugural Northwest PROPS Awards will be hosted by England and British Lions rugby legend Martin Bayfield.
The two-time Grand Slam winner will host the ceremony taking place for the first time in the North West of England this November.
The ceremony will offer a chance for the North West’s...
By Liam Napier in LyonTentatively positive news on the reinforcement front for the All Blacks, with Jordie Barrett pushing to return for their second World Cup pool match.
Barrett missed
the All...
The first round of Rugby World Cup fixtures are done and dusted and it's made for big changes in the global rankings, with no fewer than eight teams either moving up or down the table.
Wales are among the biggest climbers with their dramatic win over Fiji on...
