SR18 Preview: Reds vs Highlanders {26-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Reds and Highlanders will be determined to get their respective campaigns back on track when they face off in Brisbane this Saturday. Both these teams head into this match with plenty to prove after losing their respective games last weekend. The Reds gave a good account of themselves in their

SR18 Preview: Chiefs vs Waratahs {26-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Chiefs will be looking for their eighth straight win against Australian sides when they host the Waratahs in Hamilton on Saturday. Indeed, the Waikato outfit have won 11 of their last 12 matches against Australian opposition while the ‘Tahs have won just one of their last 10 games played

SR18 Preview: Jaguares vs Sharks {25-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Jaguares’ record against the Sharks reads four successive defeats since their inception into Super Rugby, but can they end that run this weekend? This should be the hosts’ best chance of reversing their fortunes against the Durban-based outfit following the team’s outstanding form, which has very much put them

SR18 Preview: Rebels vs Sunwolves {25-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Melbourne Rebels and Sunwolves meet at AAMI Park on Friday in just the third Super Rugby encounter between the fast-improving franchises. The Rebels have won both previous encounters by a 20-point margin or more, with 35-9 and 37-17 victories both in Tokyo. The Sunwolves are on an unprecedented two-match winning

Black Ferns contracted squad named in historic announcement

Follow @RedefinedRugby Black Ferns contracted squad named in historic announcement First ever contracts for Black Ferns World Cup winning captain Fiao’o Faamausili returns to squad Preparation for 2018 Test season underway Twenty eight of New Zealand’s top female rugby players have become the first-ever 15s players to be offered Black Ferns contracts, New

French Tour Squad named for New Zealand

Follow @RedefinedRugby France will bring plenty of experience in their squad of 32 to take on the All Blacks in three tests next month. Halfback Morgan Parra, lock Yoann Maestri, outside back Maxime Medard and centre Wesley Fofana all return to offer a large dose of veteran leadership. Giant Timaru-born prop Uini Atonio

SR18 Result: Jaguares 54 vs 24 Bulls {19-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Jaguares made it five wins in a row in Super Rugby as they beat the Bulls 54-24 in a bonus-point victory at Estadio Jose Amalfitani. Five points takes the Argentines into outright second in the South African Conference, above the Sharks, and into the play-off positions. Their scores came from

All Blacks squad named for 2018 Steinlager Series

Follow @RedefinedRugby All Blacks squad named for 2018 Steinlager Series A mixture of world-class experience and exciting younger talent are the features of the All Blacks squad named today by selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox for the three-Test Steinlager Series against France. The squad is as follows: (with age, Investec

SR18 Result: Lions 42 vs 24 Brumbies {19-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Lions got back to winning ways with a 42-24 victory over the Brumbies at Ellis Park in Super Rugby Round 14 action on Saturday. Having lost their previous three encounters, the win comes as a welcome relief for Lions supporters, who would have been concerned by their recent slump. The