Rugby: Heartbreaking video of Sean Wainui and eight-month-old son doing the haka goes viral
October 18, 2021 (19:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
A heartwrenching video of Sean Wainui teaching his tiny son the haka is being viewed around the world following the rugby star's tragic death.The 25-year-old Maori All Black and Super Rugby back, who died in a single occupant car... More...

RL stars aim to get Ahead of the Game in mental health awareness
October 18, 2021 (05:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby League ]
For over a decade, rugby league has been a trailblazing sport as far as opening conversations around mental health goes. Now, some of the game's biggest names are setting out to prevent the next generation from suffering the same issues they did. More...

Rugby: Tributes flow for Chiefs and Māori All Blacks star Sean Wainui after tragic death
October 18, 2021 (05:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The rugby community is mourning the death of Sean Wainui after the 25-year-old died in a tragic car crash on Monday.The Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Māori All Blacks back was killed in a single-vehicle crash at McLaren Falls Park... More...

Wales rugby boss Steve Phillips reveals multi-million dollar windfall for playing All Blacks
October 18, 2021 (04:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Welsh Rugby Union boss Steve Phillips has defended criticisms of Wales' upcoming test against the All Blacks in Cardiff, revealing that the game could earn the governing body up to $7.8 million.The All Blacks will meet Wales at... More...

Rugby: Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Māori All Blacks back Sean Wainui dies in car crash
October 18, 2021 (01:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Māori All Blacks back Sean Wainui has died in a car crash in Omanawa, near Tauranga, on Monday morning. Bay of Plenty police issued a statement this morning saying one person had died after a single-vehicle... More...

Wales coaching team to remain for 2022 Rugby World Cup
October 17, 2021 (09:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Ioan Cunningham will remain in charge of Wales for next year's World Cup and will be assisted by Geraint Lewis, Richard Whiffin and Sophie Spence. More...

Peter FitzSimons mocks Dolphins chief to his face over mistake
October 17, 2021 (05:00) [ Indexed from FOXSPORTS.com.au ]
Former Wallabies player Peter FitzSimons has warned the NRLs 17th team about dropping the Redcliffe area from its team name, imploring the side to learn from rugbys mistake. More...

Rugby: All Blacks coach Ian Foster expresses doubts over long-term usage of new laws
October 17, 2021 (04:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has admitted he is not a fan of a couple of new rules introduced to the game by World Rugby to try and deliver a better product. The goal-line dropout and 50:22 kick trial laws were among several experimental... More...

United Rugby Championship: Benetton v Ospreys (Sat)
October 16, 2021 (12:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Team news and preview as Ospreys travel to Italy to face Benetton in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. More...

United Rugby Championship: Argentina flanker Tomas Lezana to make Scarlets debut against Leinster
October 16, 2021 (12:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Argentina flanker Tomas Lezana will make his Scarlets debut in Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash with Leinster. More...

Ref just got king hit: Fan charged after alleged attack on official post local rugby league Grand Final
October 16, 2021 (11:00) [ Indexed from FOXSPORTS.com.au ]
A fan has been charged with assault after running onto the field and allegedly punching a referee at a rugby league reserve grade Grand Final. More...

Rugby: All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu inspires Ngāti Porou East Coast to drought-breaking win
October 16, 2021 (06:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Ma'a Nonu's surprise return to New Zealand rugby has helped Ngāti Porou East Coast end their 54-game losing streak.The All Blacks centurion and one of this country's greatest midfielders suited up in the Heartland Championship... More...

Rugby: Taranaki remain unbeaten after win over Waikato in Bunnings NPC
October 16, 2021 (03:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Taranaki have sent a reminder in the importance of taking the points on offer. In today's climate, the option of attacking the line in the hope of scoring a try seems to be far more preferred to kicking a penalty goal and taking... More...

Rugby: Former Wallaby Toutai Kefu recalls details of traumatic home invasion
October 15, 2021 (23:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Rugby star Toutai Kefu has revealed horrifying details of the night his home was allegedly invaded by youths, saying his wife suffered the worst injuries.In mid-August, Rachel Kefu was alerted to a noise on the ground floor of the... More...

Sonny Bill Williams: New Zealand rugby great says boxing title is highlight of his career
October 15, 2021 (19:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby League ]
Sonny Bill Williams says winning the New Zealand heavyweight boxing title eclipses anything he achieved during a stellar cross-code rugby career. More...

United Rugby Championship: South Africa away games confirmed for Cardiff and Scarlets
October 15, 2021 (16:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Cardiff and Scarlets will be the first Welsh teams to play in South Africa in the United Rugby Championship after travel restrictions ease. More...

Rugby: Josh Ioane impresses as Otago see off Northland for second win of NPC season
October 15, 2021 (09:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Otago 24Northland 13 After a slim defeat at the hands of Taranaki a week ago, Otago signalled their intentions early against Northland. Within the opening 10 minutes, Otago had run in two tries, raced away to a 17-0 lead and... More...

Rugby: Ian Foster indicates return to play strategy for returning All Blacks ahead of northern tour
October 15, 2021 (06:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
All Blacks on the road to recovery could soon be back in action, with coach Ian Foster indicating his desire to get several players some game time as soon as possible on their upcoming northern tour. The All Blacks are set to travel... More...

Alex Cuthbert: Wales wing eager for Welsh regional return with Ospreys
October 14, 2021 (20:45) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Wales wing Alex Cuthbert will complete his return to regional rugby when he makes his Ospreys debut against Benetton. More...

Wales international Amos to quit rugby aged 27
October 14, 2021 (19:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Wales full-back Hallam Amos is to retire from rugby at the age of 27. More...