Search narrows for new All Blacks coach

Two leading candidates have ruled themselves out of the running to replace Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach. Both outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt and Blues coach Vern Cotter have confirmed they are not available to take on the All Blacks coach role two years...

Aussie added to France’s foreign legion

France coach Fabien Galthie says former Australia U20 forward Tom Staniforth was on Les Bleus’ radar three years ago. The 31-year-old lock recently qualified for France on residency grounds having spent more than five years playing for Castres in the Top 14. And...

Domestic turmoil ‘fuel’ for Welsh fire

Captain Dewi Lake says Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as “fuel” to ignite their Six Nations campaign. Wales have not won a Six Nations match since 2023, when they narrowly avoided the wooden spoon thanks to a 29-17 victory...