Form produced by the All Blacks in their earlier games in 2023 was irrelevant now, although a good memory, as they prepare for the different demands of a Rugby World Cup.
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Johnny Williams is on the verge of making Wales' Rugby World Cup squad four years after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Many players have overcome adversity to reach the top but Williams has had to fight harder than most to reach the promised land of international rugby. In...
Jac Morgan looks set to be named as Wales captain for the Rugby World Cup.The 23-year-old Ospreys flanker led Wales in two of their three warm-up Tests, and undoubtedly occupies pole position.The waiting game for Wales’ World Cup hopefuls will end just after midday on Monday when Warren...
As the senior women’s rugby team qualifies for the September Asian Games, mid-day catches up with two team members and their South African coach
The senior women’s rugby team...
(Getty Images)Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering Rugby World Cup preparations were thrown into further disarray by a costly 29-10 defeat to Ireland amid Owen Farrell’s ongoing disciplinary saga.The No 8 is likely to miss the start of the tournament in France after his 53rd-minute...
(Action Images via Reuters)Wales and South Africa meet in Cardiff this afternoon for the latest warm-up match with the Rugby World Cup drawing ever nearer.It is now just a few weeks before the two sides begin their tournament efforts, with this encounter coming at a crucial point...
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Saturday, August 19.
Injuries decimate Wales backline
Wales will field a backline containing less than 40 caps against the world champions today after being hammered by late withdrawals.
Injuries to Dan Biggar, Alex Cuthbert and Liam Williams in the...
Legendary coach Wayne Bennett has suggested a radical method to both limit the amount of sin bins in the game and minimise the damage they can have on teams.Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Bennett believes all NRL coaches should meet at seasons end to discuss the issue, but...
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North Otago made a blistering start to the Heartland season last week, beating Mid Canterbury 43-24, and they will need to carry that momentum as they prepare for their first home game against Wairarapa-Bush in Oamaru today.
Putting on a good performances at home was...
Sam Burgess is expected to be “very busy” in the coming months and has already eyed off a Storm star in the hope to improve his Warrington roster for next season.The South Sydney assistant will return to the UK after signing a three-year deal to become head coach...
