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New Zealand Rugby confirms Scott Robertson's departure as All Blacks coach
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (523+ words) New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the departure of coach Scott Robertson, effective immediately. It comes after a review into the season following a mixed end-of-year season, with Robertson opting to step aside. "Scott Robertson has departed his role as Head…...
Fullback's six-try haul steers Canada past Fiji, Scotland roll Wales in Pool B
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (441+ words) Canada fullback Julia Schell has scored six tries in their 65-7 win over Fiji at the Women's Rugby World Cup while Scotland demolished Wales 38-8. Julia Schell has achieved the remarkable feat of a double hat-trick at the Women's Rugby World Cup,…...
Sparkling Fiji score four tries to overwhelm Scotland
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (369+ words) Brilliant Fiji capitalised on a red card to wing Darcy Graham to beat Scotland 29-14 in Suva on Saturday, their first win over the tourists in eight years. The Fijians scored four tries and dominated a lively contest in hot conditions,…...
Martens mastery as Aussie U20s down Scotland to keep World Championship hopes alive
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (473+ words) Scrumhalf James Martens has proved the difference as Australia kept their U20 World Championship hopes alive with a 34-24 win over Scotland in Italy. The Queenslander had a hand in multiple tries as the scrumhalf finished with a double in an exceptional…...
Sexton joins Lions coaching staff for Australia tour
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been appointed as an assistant coach to Andy Farrell for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia....
Five things we learned from Reds - Highlanders
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (725+ words) Queensland were sorely tested by the Highlanders but did enough to end a 12-year win drought in Dunedin. While Filipo Daugunu bagged a double, it was the Reds" pack that deserves credit with Alex ... Queensland were sorely tested by the…...
Foster announced in AU/NZ coaching staff, First Nations Pasifika game confirmed for Lions Series
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (518+ words) Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been confirmed as part of the coaching staff for the AUNZ Invitational XV against the British and Irish Lions. Foster will join the side for the July 12 clash in Adelaide as the final…...
Russell back in the groove as Scotland see off Wales in Six Nations
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (703+ words) Scotland co-captain Finn Russell was back to his best from the kicking tee as the fly-half orchestrated a 35-29 Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday. Russell landed all five of his conversion attempts and starred in open play,…...
Ireland beat Wales to win Six Nations triple crown
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (520+ words) Wales have slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in recent games. The improved Wales effort, though, still couldn't stop Ireland securing the…...
England edge Scotland in Six Nations thriller
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (637+ words) England just did enough to end a run of four straight defeats by Scotland with a 16-15 win at Twickenham on Saturday as they regained the Calcutta Cup to maintain their Six Nations title hopes. Scotland outscored England three tries to…...