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Veteran hooker Codie Taylor will captain the All Blacks for the first time in his 110th match when New Zealand faces the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, August 15.
The Vodacom Bulls have received a late Springbok boost ahead of their highly anticipated clash with the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Leeds Rhinos have signed experienced NRL prop Matt Lodge on a deal until the end of the 2026 Super League season, with the player expected to arrive in England this weekend and potentially make his debut against York Kni...
Northampton Saints have promoted Jim Henry to the role of defence coach for the 2026-27 season, replacing Lee Radford, who has departed to take a full-time position with the Scotland national team.
New Zealand rugby has recalled veteran playmaker Richie Mounga to its squad for the upcoming test series against South Africa, following a serious injury to centre Billy Proctor.
A powerful solo haka performed by former All Blacks great Maa Nonu for the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday night became a defining moment of New Zealand's historic longform tour of South Africa, overshadowing the All Blacks'...
Brian Smith, a dual-code international who represented both Australia and Ireland in rugby union and later played rugby league, has died at the age of 59 after a battle with an aggressive cancer.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has defended the selection of All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu for Tuesday's match against New Zealand, citing a shortage of available centers and the veteran's valuable mentorship role.
The All Blacks delivered a dominant performance to defeat the Sharks 54-0 in Durban on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, scoring eight tries in wet conditions to secure their second consecutive win on their tour of South Africa.
Bath Rugby has accelerated the timeline for its long-awaited stadium redevelopment at The Rec, aiming to complete the project in time for the start of the 2028-29 season.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has recalled veteran utility forward Deon Fourie to the national squad as he prepares for the upcoming "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series against New Zealand, while also addressing injury co...
All Blacks centre Billy Proctor will return to New Zealand this week, ending his participation in the team's South African tour after sustaining a fractured shoulder blade during a victory over the Stormers.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made sweeping changes to his team for the second match of their South Africa tour, appointing Luke Jacobson as captain and naming two debutants for the clash against the Sharks in Du...
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss began his tenure with a hard-fought 35-32 victory over Japan in Osaka on Saturday, August 8, 2026, but the win was marred by a red card and a host of errors that allowed the hosts to mount a ...
The All Blacks secured a hard-fought 38-21 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the opening match of their "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" tour.
The South African Springboks secured a hard-fought 17-10 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, August 8, 2026, but the win was overshadowed by a concerning injury to captain Siya Kolisi and a performance th...
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died at the age of 26 from suspected heatstroke after a training session with his Japanese club, Kyuden Voltex.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will field legendary All Black Maa Nonu against his former national team when they host New Zealand in a midweek tour match at Kings Park in Durban on Tuesday, August 11.
The NSW Waratahs have turned to their championship-winning past in a bid to revive their Super Rugby Pacific fortunes, confirming the return of veteran playmakers Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps for the 2027 season.
The Sharks Rugby Club in Durban has launched its most significant rebranding effort in three decades, unveiling a new logo and a comprehensive commercial strategy aimed at securing the franchise's long-term future.
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