Tributes are flowing for former New Zealand rugby union player Shayne ‘Rita’ Philpott.Philpott died on Tuesday after suffering what The New Zealand Herald called a “medical event”, while messages from loved ones suggested it was a heart attack.Philpott represented the mighty All Blacks on 14 occasions.Know the news...
Scott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected by All Blacks Head...
Here are the latest rugby news headlines on Tuesday, June 26.
New Wales cap earns superstar praise
New Wales cap Ellis Bevan impressed his Springbok counterpart Faf de Klerk during Saturday’s showdown as he held his own against the formidable scrum half.
The 24-year-old Cardiff number...
Within the realm of professional sports, rugby boasts a cohort of top earners whose salaries often rival those of elite athletes in more mainstream sports.
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Here are the latest rugby headlines on Monday, June 24.
Springboks stranded after Wales match
The South African squad faced a setback after taking on Wales at Twickenham when their flight home was cancelled.
The squad were due to fly from London to Johannesburg on Sunday...
Shaun Wane will confirm his England squad that is set to take on France in Toulouse with an announcement expected at 2 pm today, but what can fans expect the squad to look like?
The clash against France is part of a double-header international and a triple-header on the...
Live coverage of the first All Blacks squad naming of 2024 - Scott Robertson’s squad to face England.When is the All Blacks squad for England announced?Scott Robertson’s first-ever All Blacks squad will be announced today at 5.30pm.Who will be the All Blacks captain?Coach “Razor” Robertson has indicated he’s...
China and Kenya faced off in the women’s final.
Twelve men’s and 12 women’s teams were competing for the last berth in the Olympic field. The fifth-ranked Canadian women have already qualified for Paris.Selvyn Davids scored two tries and Tristan Leyds and Rosko Specman added singles for South Africa,...
Wales’ dejected players after the defeat against Italy in the Six Nations. Photo David Davies/PA Wire.
Roger Lewis, former WRU Group Chief Executive
The Welsh Rugby Union will next week publish a new strategy, supported by Portas Consulting, on the future of the game in Wales.
I sincerely hope that everyone...
