Another not-so-super team culled in a declining tournament
New Zealand Rugby confirmed that it will not be approving the transfer of Moana Pasifika’s licence to participate in Super Rugby Pacific to any new party. NZR explored every possibility for a long-term solution with several interested parties, including allowing multiple extensions to the 15 May deadline. None of the parties were able to satisfy […]
The ‘Japan-heavy’ Springbok squad
Monday’s appointment of Steelers back row forward Ardie Savea as the first All Black captain to be selected from Japanese club rugby completed a ‘statement’ 48 hours for Japan Rugby League One, reflecting the competition’s deepening footprint in the global game. Savea’s selection followed less than two days after Brave Blossoms skipper Warner Dearns had […]
Bok discard to lead BaaBaas at Twickenham
Faf de Klerk will captain the Barbarians when they host Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. The South Africa double World Cup winner leads a star-studded Barbarians team with 19 internationals from 11 different nations. De Klerk scored a try off the bench as the Springboks triumphed over the BaaBaas last weekend in Port Elizabeth but […]
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