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Who is Sam Cane? All you need to know about All Blacks captain
Sam Cane has been grafting away in an All Blacks jersey for more than a decade now. As gritty as they come and a fine leader, the back-row star has…
Who is Rieko Ioane? Ten things you should know about All Blacks back
Every so often, New Zealand produce a rugby player capable of taking your breath away. Rieko Ioane falls firmly into that category. Standing at 6ft 2in tall and weighing more…
“It’s hideous” – Fans slam All Blacks World Cup shirt
New Zealand's Rugby World Cup 2023 shirt has gone down like a lead balloon on social media
Ireland men make Olympics, as do GB women
After defeating Great Britain 26-12 in the final of the sevens at the European Games in Krakow, Ireland men have joined Ireland women in securing their place at the Paris…
Wales put players in hoods and subject them to sound of babies’ crying
Warren Gatland revealed his side's unusual methods which he insisted aren't always "brutal"
Who is Davit Niniashvili? Ten things you should know about Georgia star
Georgian rugby is well-known for producing fearsome forwards who excel at scrum-time – but there’s a growing band of backs who are catching the eye too. None more so than…
Henry Arundell headlines Rugby World’s Next Generation Special
We reveal the young stars ready to rock rugby!
Who is Vasil Lobzhanidze: Ten Things you should know about the electric halfback
Georgia will enter the 2023 Rugby World Cup with the fortune of having two top-class scrum halves, as Gela Aprasidze and Vasil Lobzhanidze are certain to be picked. So, what…
Wales captain Ken Owens set to miss World Cup with back injury
The British and Irish Lions hooker captained Wales in the Six Nations