Rugby-Chiefs bounce back to top Super Rugby, Waratahs suffer first loss
The Waikato Chiefs beat the Auckland Blues for the second time this season to remain top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings ...
Six Nations: Marcus Smith cements fullback spot? Ireland need reset?
Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on the biggest takes from the weekend as France spoiled Ireland's party and Marcus Smith proved excellent at fullback.
Super Rugby Pacific: Beauden Barrett’s return to first five highlights Blues’ playmaking dilemma
This week, though, as the Blues welcome the Brumbies to Eden Park on Friday night, Vern Cotter has pulled the switch lever to ...
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Italy change six for England, Capuozzo at full-back
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday announced six changes, one positional, to the starting line-up for the Six Nations ...
‘Marcus Smith can be better full-back than fly-half’
Smith has been forced into a new role at No 15 amid the emergence of his namesake, Fin Smith, as England’s first-choice fly-half ...
Love knows no limits, ambitious Hurricane returns from injury
Ruben Love, a Super Rugby standout and All Blacks debutant last season, plays his first game of the year for the Wellington ...
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Waratahs backing cross-code Cavanagh as young gun Ellis handed fullback licence
Watch every game of Super Rugby Women's live and on-demand via ... turned to 17-year-old Waiaria Ellis for her maiden start at fullback. It comes after Desiree Miller's (concussion) and Caitlyn ...
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‘A lot of history behind us’: Bulls fullback Devon Williams feels Stormers may aim to make Loftus derby fast
he cannot wait to get stuck in when the two famous sides square off in Saturday’s United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld (5pm kick-off). The 32-year-old Bulls fullback Williams was ...