Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will miss the Super Rugby finals series with injury although his broken arm is not likely to affect his All Blacks availability.
Hoisting the Rugby World Cup on home soil is a feeling Black Ferns loose forward Kennedy Simon won’t soon forget. But it is the support of her co-captain Ruahei Demant during that tournament that springs to her mind when asked about the most memorable moments of her rugby career.
The All Blacks and Crusaders will have Will Jordan at their disposal for the next four years, with the 25-year-old re-signing with New Zealand Rugby until 2027.
Ardie Savea has revealed he is not a regular Super Rugby watcher outside of what is required for his reviews and analysis each week, with other demands away from the pitch taking priority.
Beauden Barrett endured mixed emotions on Friday night in Brisbane as he shook off a form funk to revive the stuttering Blues season, only to spark fears after hobbling off with a concerning injury.
World Rugby will trial smart ball technology at the under-20 world championship in South Africa next month, assisting officials in getting more accuracy about lineouts, potential forward passes and whether the ball has crossed the try line.
