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Connors double helps impressive Ireland to bonus point triumph in Rome

- February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

Will Connors scored two tries in a superb all-round display as Ireland beat Italy 48-10 in Rome to notch their first victory of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Ireland won 50-17 when the teams last met in the Championship back in October, with Connors and Hugo Keenan impressing on debut that

Blues power past Hurricanes in Wellington

- February 27, 2021March 1, 2021

Patience and power saw the Blues open their Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with a 31-16 win over the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. Neither side had reason to be happy with the quality of their play, the Hurricanes especially so when on the wrong end of a 12-15 penalty count.

All Blacks to play France in RWC2023 opener; match schedule announced

- February 27, 2021February 27, 2021

The All Blacks will play the opening game of Rugby World Cup 2023 against traditional rivals France, with the match schedule for the global tournament announced overnight. The All Blacks will play France, Italy and two yet-to-be-determined qualifiers (Africa 1 and Americas 1) in Pool Play at the Tournament, with the

Super Rugby AU – Reds 23 v 21 Rebels

- February 26, 2021February 27, 2021

Queensland Reds hang on in Rebels Showdown The St.George Queensland Reds have kept their unbeaten start to the Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU season intact after claiming a nail-biting 23-21 win over the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium. The visitors led for 76 minutes of the contest, as six Matt Toomua penalty

Crusaders kick off title defence with a win in Dunedin

- February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

The Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa champion Crusaders picked up where they left off last season, beating a brave Highlanders side 26-13 in Dunedin tonight. All Blacks Codie Taylor and Sevu Reece led the charge for the visitors, each with strong performances that yielded them a try each. But it was the

Super Rugby AU – Round 2 Preview

- February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Rebels shrug off travel blues to face Reds Rebels stand-in skipper Matt Toomua admits news of the latest scheduling switch which keeps them out of Melbourne for an extra two weeks initially hit his Super Rugby AU team hard. While they will wear the big V and the iconic Melbourne logo on

ROUND ONE PREVIEW: HURRICANES V BLUES (2021)

- February 26, 2021

An all-new era begins for the Hurricanes against the Blues on Saturday night as Ardie Savea takes over the captaincy in his 100th match for the side. Match details: Hurricanes v Blues, Saturday 28 February, 7.05pm, Sky Stadium Referee: Paul Williams Played: 35 Won: Hurricanes 18, Blues 16, Drawn 1 Last match: Hurricanes 29, Blues

ROUND ONE PREVIEW: HIGHLANDERS V CRUSADERS (2021)

- February 26, 2021

And just like that Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa is back for its second edition and it all kicks off in Dunedin on Friday night, with the Highlanders hosting the Crusaders. We were treated to two cracking southern derbies in the competition last year and we expect nothing less from the first

2021 Six Nations : Wales vs England

- February 26, 2021

WALES MAKE FIVE CHANGES AS NORTH REACHES MILESTONE George North will become the youngest player in history to reach 100 Test caps for his country after coming back into the Wales side as one of five changes for the Round 3 clash against England on Saturday. The 28-year-old made his Wales debut

2021 Six Nations : Italy vs Ireland

- February 26, 2021

SEXTON RECALLED AS FARRELL MAKES SEVEN CHANGES FOR ITALY Johnny Sexton returns to captain the Ireland side for their Round 3 clash against Italy, as one of seven changes made by Andy Farrell ahead of this Saturday’s clash at Stadio Olimpico. The Men in Green are still searching for their first victory