Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand's Super rugby conference is primed for a high-octane start next year with a clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders, two teams forging a fierce rivalry, scheduled for opening weekend in Christchurch. The defending champion Chiefs have had the upper hand over the Crusaders, the seven-time title holders, over
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Samoa set for new era under Punivalu
Follow @RedefinedRugby Samoa won the Australia Sevens in 2010, en route to winning their first and only Sevens World Series title Off the back of a successful win at last weekend’s Oceania Sevens, Samoa are full of confidence heading into the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series on Australia’s Gold
Australia win Oceania Women’s Sevens title
Follow @RedefinedRugby Australia went unbeaten throughout the Oceania Women's Sevens Championship - Photo: Graham Bluett Ella Green was the hero with four tries in the final as hosts Australia were crowned Oceania Women's Sevens champions with a 22-10 win over Fiji in the final in Noosa on Sunday. It was a fitting end
Hungary climb 10 places in rankings
Sharks confirm White’s appointment
Follow @RedefinedRugby New Sharks boss: Jake White The Sharks have confirmed the appointment of former Brumbies coach, Jake White, as their new director of rugby. White's tenure will be effective from the end of October 2013. The Sharks CEO John Smit expressed his delight at the imminent arrival of the Springboks' 2007 World Cup
Mid Canterbury maintain Heartland momentum
Yamaha, Toyota produce upset wins
Follow @RedefinedRugby TOKYO (Oct. 6) – Week 5 of the Japan Rugby Top League came to a conclusion Sunday with two of the last three unbeaten records coming to an end. Masakatsu Hikosaka touched down five times for Toyota Verblitz as they hammered the previously unbeaten Kobe Kobelco Steelers 43-10 in Pool
Tasman gain key advantage
Strathmore lift Nairobi 10s title
Follow @RedefinedRugby Strathmore Leos won the Nairobi Tens title with a 19-12 victory over hosts Homeboyz RFC in the final played under the Nyayo National Stadium floodlights on Saturday 5 October 2013.They also earned Ksh 50,000 for their efforts The Leos reached the final courtesy of a 19-7 semi final win over
Canterbury survive Counties scare
Follow @RedefinedRugby 38 v 23 They led for 67 minutes but a weakened Counties Manukau could not complete a major upset, eventually falling 38-23 to Canterbury in Christchurch on Sunday. Although the scoreboard suggested a comfortable bonus point win, which all but secured a home semi-final for the Cantabrians, that couldn't