Nations Championship faces credibility check

The Nations Championship promises meaningful Tests, but could be flawed from the outset, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. You can understand the rationale behind the new Nations Championship. The Sanzaar and Six Nations unions want to make Test matches in the July and November...

Rennie opens door to Retallick return

Dave Rennie says he wants experienced lock Brodie Retallick back in the All Blacks set-up. Speaking on his first day in the job, Rennie openly expressed his desire to bring Retallick into the squad, despite NZ Rugby’s long-standing policy restricting the selection of...

‘Disappointed’ Joseph breaks his silence

Jamie Joseph says the selection process to appoint the new All Blacks coach was fair and “thorough”. Speaking publicly for the first time since Dave Rennie was confirmed as All Blacks coach through to the 2027 World Cup, Joseph admitted he was disappointed to miss...

Ulster trio drafted into Ireland team

Coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to Ireland’s starting XV for Friday’s Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin. The team will be led out by Jamison Gibson-Park, on the occasion of his 50th cap. Gibson-Park, Man of the Match in the 42-21 win over England at...