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Professional sport in New Zealand could welcome fans back to stadiums as early as next week, while Australian supporters are likely to have to wait a little longer, with both governments set to discuss easing social-distancing restrictions.
In 2019, Springbok forward Pieter-Steph du Toit was deservedly elected (men’s) World Rugby Player of the Year only 24 hours after he had played a major role in dismantling England’s World Cup dreams in Yokohama.
A golden point tiebreaker and replacing red-carded players are two innovations introduced by NZ Rugby for the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.
With domestic rugby in Australia and New Zealand now only weeks away from resuming, World Rugby has released a framework of law variations and hygiene measures, designed to provide for a return to active combat, while simultaneously minimising the risks for participants.
On the surface, a joint statement from both SANZAAR and the Six Nations around long overdue discussions on the alignment of northern and southern seasons should be seen as a good thing.
The Western Force will make their return to top-level rugby in Australia after accepting an offer from Rugby Australia to play the domestic iteration of Super Rugby this year.
If COVID-19 has created hardship across the face of the globe, it has also helped distil some essential truths more clearly. One of those truths is that the brother nations of New Zealand and Australia work best when they work together.
If prohibiting team huddles is a prerequisite for rugby returning to the field, it’s hard to justify the rest of game – you know, the one where people variously crash into and sweat, breathe and bleed on others – coming back.
The crude extrication of Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas from Queensland and Australian rugby has, among other things, renewed calls from the rugby community to scrap the Giteau’s Law regulations, which restrict players contracted to overseas clubs being available for the Wallabies.
The enforced lockdown thanks to the coronavirus has afforded an opportunity to wander down rugby union’s memory lane and review a few favourite games I have attended in the past.
It’s official! Western Force are back in Super Rugby… sort of.
The autopsy of Australian rugby union has been done to death.
Following Part 1 of my series, today is Part 2 of my analysis of the best Rugby World Cup teams to have played the game.
Nick Farr-Jones explains the history of the Bledisloe Rivalry and competitiveness between Australia and New Zealand.
Queensland Reds Coach Brad Thorn fought back tears on Triple M radio discussing Izack Rodda after his much publicised decision to reject Super Rugby pay cuts alongside Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas.
Club Roar presents the biggest, the most painful, the most jaw-dropping amateur footy hits of ALL TIME!
Beauden Barrett has been keeping in great shape during isolation it seems after setting a cracking pace in the Blues fitness Test.
One of the most outrageous things you’ll see on a rugby field.
Rob Clarke fronted the media for the first time since being named as interim Rugby Australia CEO. He discussed a range of issues including the game’s finances, relationship with broadcasters, and when we can expect to see rugby played again.
As the last century ended, Nelson Mandela was resigning from public office. His 1999 farewell speech to Parliament closed with his dream that “all our children may play in the sun” and warning “the long walk continues”.
As the last century ended, Nelson Mandela was resigning from public office. His 1999 farewell speech to Parliament closed with his dream that “all our children may play in the sun” and warning “the long walk continues”.
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I agree TWAS. Being from Perth, I was baffled with the establishment of the Force, and then the Rebels. They seemed doom…(more)