WATCH: Sonny Bill wins with first round KO
After just five pro fights, the New Zealand heavyweight belt belongs to an All Black.
View ArticleTipping point: Afoa banned for Heineken Cup semi
Ulster tight-head John Afoa has been handed a four week ban for his dangerous tackle on Felix Jones.
View Article‘Get a life’: Piri Weepu hits back at fans accusing him of gaining weight
The All Black and Auckland Blues scrum-half has copped some flak on Twitter for his side’s poor Super 15 start
View ArticleRelax, Leinster: Kirwan appointed to Auckland Blues post
The ex-Italy boss will take over from Pat Lam, who endured a torrid time in charge of the Super Rugby side.
View Article‘Robust’ discussions between Rob Penney and Declan Kidney over Irish stars
The new Munster coach wants to build up a good working relationship with the national team.
View ArticleCaptain Doug to oversee Munster’s new centre combination
Howlett starts for the second time in two weeks as James Downey and Casey Laulala get their chance to shine against Bristol.
View ArticlePenney set to choose Howlett ahead of O’Connell as new Munster captain
It has been reported that the second-row will give up his armband to the former All Black ahead of the new rugby season.
View ArticleJohn Kirwan brings in Graham Henry as Auckland Blues defence coach
Perhaps now the acerbic Kiwi will be given back his life-time parking space at Eden Park.
View ArticleEric Elwood: If I won Euromillions I’d sign Richie McCaw myself
The Connacht coach would love to draft in the All Black captain but admits he may have to find a blank cheque.
View ArticleBlazing squad: Doug Howlett happy to lead Munster into Stade de France hot-house
The newly-appointed captain believes Paris is the perfect place for a winning start to their Heineken Cup campaign.
View ArticleBlacklisted: Dan Carter snubbed in New Zealand player of the year nominations
The three lads up for the main award are pretty handy though.
View ArticleDan Carter set for another European vacation
Let’s hope it doesn’t go all ‘Clark Griswald’ on him again.
View ArticleJerry Collins gets Japanese jail visit after knife ‘self-defence’ claim
The former All Black flanker was arrested for carrying the blade in a department store.
View ArticleTearful All Black winger Julian Savea admits domestic assault charge
The New Zealander, who tormented Ireland last summer, will appear in court next Monday.
View ArticleColourful character: Brent Pope looked to be enjoying himself today
The RTÉ rugby coach is clearly besties with Roz Purcell and Bressie now.
View ArticleShoulder injury forces record-breaker Howlett to retire
The Munster and All Black legend has undergone shoulder surgery and has retired on medical advice.
View ArticleRuddock sad to see the back of ‘inspiring’ Gibbes
The Kiwi forwards coach had his pack primed and ready to control last night’s encounter with Cardiff.
View ArticleDan Carter made his comeback from sabbatical in a local club match
The 32-year-old out-half came through 40 minutes for Southbridge, scoring 10 points.
View ArticleEx-All Black Muliaina on course for Connacht debut later this month
Meanwhile, Kiwi hooker Tom McCartney joins Pat Lam’s squad this week.
View ArticleMils Muliaina to make Connacht debut while Munster and Ulster boosted by...
All eyes will be on the All Black at the Sportsgrounds tomorrow evening.
View ArticleCompetition for Court as London Irish sign up All Black prop Ben Franks
The 42-Test All Black has signed a three-year contract with the Premiership club.
View ArticleBoost for Connacht as former All Black Muliaina returns for Cardiff trip
However, the province are still without Nathan White, Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Willie Faloon.
View ArticleThe next crop of New Zealand rugby stars look ominously good
The Baby Blacks ran in nine tries against Scotland at the World Rugby U20 Championship yesterday.
View ArticleThe All Blacks haven’t sprung any surprises with their World Cup jersey
The new shirt includes a homage to the Originals, who were led by Donegal man Dave Gallaher.
View ArticleAll Black Mils Muliaina charged with sexual assault by South Wales Police
The New Zealander will appear in Cardiff Magistrates Court in August.
View ArticleAll Black Charles Piutau signs for Wasps before 2016 move to Ulster
The 23-year-old will have a short stint in the Premiership.
View ArticleHoly SBW! Sonny Bill just offloaded his World Cup medal to this lucky kid
Serious gesture from the All Black centre.
View ArticleWords don’t do Lomu justice: 9 times Jonah left the world awestruck
The great man had to be seen to be believed.
View ArticleJonah Lomu had all the qualities you could wish for in a hero — Brian O’Driscoll
‘Be careful, if you get there too quickly you might have to actually tackle him’.
View ArticleRichie McCaw confirms retirement after record-breaking career with All Blacks
The most-capped player in international rugby union went out on a high.
View ArticleLong-haul flight may have killed Jonah Lomu, says family doctor
The medic said the All Black great’s kidney disease made him vulnerable to such a scenario.
View ArticleAll Black Franks eager 'to work hard' as he sticks with relegated London Irish
The highly-rated, highly-paid prop won’t be following coach Tom Coventry through the exit door.
View ArticleThe worry and wait is over: Charles Piutau had his Ulster gear on for...
The All Black’s second season in Europe began today.
View ArticleHansen vows to tick all boxes before continuing as All Black coach
The World Cup-winning coach’s current contract expires in 2017.
View ArticleRichie McCaw promoted to Wing Commander in NZ air force
You can only be captain for so long.
View Article'I was without direction, I guess': Connacht's Jake Heenan on his teenage...
Growing up in New Zealand, the 24-year-old was lost and isolated but rugby gave him purpose.
View ArticleFormer All Black Saili wants to stay with Munster
The 26-year-old has played in all eight games since he made his return in the win over Leinster on St Stephen’s Day.
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