Follow @RedefinedRugby Former Australia flanker George Smith led Suntory Sungoliath to a second straight Japanese rugby title with an all-action performance as the Tokyo side beat their city rivals Toshiba Brave Lupus 19-3 on Sunday. Two tries by winger Daishi Murata and one from Samoan utility back Tusi Pisi helped Suntory extend
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Japan’s women receive Olympic style send-off
Follow @RedefinedRugby Japan's women faced a packed media conference before leaving Tokyo for the second round of the IRB Women's Sevens World Series in Houston No Japanese women's rugby player had ever experienced anything like it. In fact, it is likely that no women's rugby player ever had. Before setting off to compete at
Kurt Baker to step into Zac Guildford’s shoes for Canterbury Crusaders
Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand sevens representative Kurt Baker stands to benefit most from the decision to suspend Zac Guildford from the Crusaders for the Super Rugby season. No decisions have been made but sevens star Baker, who excelled for Taranaki in the ITM Cup, looms as a logical solution to their outside
Auckland defeat Borneo Eagles to win Worlds Hottest Sevens in Darwin, Australia
Follow @RedefinedRugby Auckland put together a stunning performance in the final to defeat reigning champions Borneo Eagles to win the Worlds Hottest Sevens in Darwin. The finalists had to work hard to gain their spots in the final with the Eagles defeating the Tsunami Wavewearers 17.0 and the champions elect Auckland winning
Namibia: NRU Reverts to ‘Plan B’
Follow @RedefinedRugby A LACK of funds has grounded Namibia's 2013 Vodacom Cup ambitions, but alternative arrangements are being made to ensure the national side gets a regular workout in the coming months, NRU CEO Sybrand de Beer said yesterday. De Beer said they had informed the South African Rugby Union (Saru) in
Kiwi sides gear up for 2013 Investec Super Rugby pre-season
Follow @RedefinedRugby Next weekend the Crusaders and Hurricanes kick off proceedings for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby season, playing at Alpine Stadium in Timaru in what will be the first clash between New Zealand Conference sides this year. The matches, pre-season fixtures for the competition, are not official Super Rugby or SANZAR
Tonga Sevens Team for Wellington Sevens 2013
Follow @RedefinedRugby Tonga's National Sevens team will leave for New Zealand on Monday January 28 to compete in the Hertz Wellington Sevens 2013. The tournament will be held for two days on February 1-2 at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Tonga Rugby Union today announced the team, and included one change from the team that
Qantas Australia Men’s Sevens named for Wellington
Follow @RedefinedRugby Qantas Australia Men’s Sevens coach, Michael O’Connor, has named his squad for the Wellington Sevens, welcoming a number of players back from injury for Round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series. O’Connor has made six changes to his side which claimed the Bowl final in South Africa in December
Fiji name final squad for HSBC World Sevens Series Round Four in Wellington
Follow @RedefinedRugby FIVE new caps will be Fiji's X-factor when the Wellington Sevens kicks off next weekend. Assistant coach Timoci Wainiqolo has banked on the debutants for the next leg of the IRB HSBC Sevens World Series after head coach Alifereti Dere named the 12-member side that flies out to New Zealand
LV=Cup wrap: Stringer strikes for Bath
Follow @RedefinedRugby Two tries on debut: Peter Stringer Peter Stringer scored two tries on debut for Bath to help his side to a 16-6 win over Exeter while Tigers thumped Wasps in the LV=Cup on Saturday. Harlequins maintained their perfect record in tournament with a battling success over winless London Welsh. Danny Cipriani scored