Joining Connacht – then coached by fellow Aucklander Pat Lam – proved the launching pad. In the 2015-16 season, he missed only one game as the side won their first Pro12 title. Aki was nam...
“Coaching the All Blacks has been the honour of my life,” he said. “I am incredibly proud of what this team has achieved and of the progress we have made. We have brought through a t...
The 31-year-old has vast experience of playing rugby in the second tier, as captain of Gloucester’s neighbouring club. He has featured for the Cherry and Whites once before, coming on as a repla...
Northampton fly-half Fin Smith is suffering with a calf strain that may put him out of England’s Six Nations opener against Wales on 7 February. The 23-year-old withdrew from the Saints line-up ...
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is encouraged with how his squad building for next season is going. The Chiefs have agreed new terms with players including Stephen Varney, Will Goodrick-Cl...
Dragons faced Benetton game after three wins from four games, although all the victories were in Newport. It is now a win-or-bust game against Newcastle and Tiatia hopes to welcome back talisman Wainw...
After a chastening first half of the season, Davies is confident his squad can turn around their fortunes in the league and Europe. “The mindset is a big thing. This is an opportunity for a rese...
Alex Hearle has signed a new contract to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls for two additional seasons until the summer of 2028. Hearle, who has can play at centre or as a winger, has scored 10 tries in 38...
Russell says Bath are still trying to find their balance after attack coach Lee Blackett left for England at the start of the season. Martin Gleeson, who led England’s attack between 2021 and 20...
Montpellier scored three tries in the final 15 minutes to claim a thrilling 33-31 victory over Connacht in Pool One in the Challenge Cup. Connacht let a 17-point lead slip and Stuart Hogg converted Va...
