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Steve Hansen’s Tech Reality Check: Why Rugby’s American Dream Depends on Stripping Back the Bunker
Sir Steve Hansen warns rugby’s tech reliance and TMO bunker delays risk alienating new fans during international expansion matches.
Jonny Black
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A huge fan of rugby and Liverpool FC, Jonny has been writing about both for several years. Having played rugby to a high level Jonny likes to give analytical insights as well as staying up to date with the latest news. Jonny has been an avid Liverpool fans since a child and his oldest memory is watching Liverpool win number five in Istanbul at the age of eight.
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All Blacks Coaching Staff Under Fire as Referee Complaints Highlight Broader Pressure
New Zealand assistant coach Neil Barnes criticises recent Test officiating, but public grievances highlight mounting pressure on the All Blacks staff.
Bordeaux Beagles
Toulouse vs Bordeaux Begles Top 14 preview: Lineups and form
Toulouse vs Bordeaux Bègles is the standout fixture of Top 14 round two, and it carries real weight after contrasting results in round one. This preview was refreshed on 30 September 2026 with confirmed team news, reflecting both clubs’ opening results, the confirmed kick-off details and the half-back picture at Stade Ernest-Wallon. The contrast in […]
Match Previews
Southland vs Bay of Plenty NPC preview: Lineups and form
Home team Southland Away team Bay of Plenty Venue Invercargill Rugby Park Competition NPC Kick-off time 6:05 am (UK) 5:05 pm (NZ) Watch Live in the UK NPC YouTube Channel Southland vs Bay of Plenty NPC preview as the sides meet in round seven of the competition. Southland have currently only won one of the […]
Match Previews
Hawke’s Bay vs North Harbour NPC: Lineups and predictions
Hawke’s Bay vs North Harbour is the standout fixture of round seven in the NPC, with this preview updated on 30 September 2026. Hawke’s Bay remain the only unbeaten side in the competition, sitting top of the table with a perfect 30 points from six matches. North Harbour arrive at McLean Park fourth on the […]
Match Reviews
All Blacks player ratings: Springboks 43-28 All Blacks
The All Blacks finished the Greatest Rivalry Tour with a disappointing 43-28 defeat to the Springboks, losing the tour 3-1 having been ahead after the first test. 1 Ethan de Groot- 5 As throughout the series, the scrum has been an area of difficulty, and this game was no different. Several penalties against and dominance […]
Australia
Red Roses vs Australia WXV preview: Lineups and predictions
Home team Red Roses Away team Australia Venue CorpAcq Stadium Competition WXV Kick-off time 3 pm (UK) Watch Live in the UK BBC iPlayers Red Roses vs Australia WXV preview as they play at the CorpAcq, the home of Bristol. The Red Roses are currently world number one while Australia are number nine in the […]
Currie Cup
Griquas vs Pumas Currie Cup final preview: Lineups and predictions
Griquas will field an unchanged side for Saturday’s Currie Cup final against the Pumas at Suzuki Stadium. This preview was updated on 24 September 2026 to reflect the confirmed teams. The rugby union Currie Cup final brings together the competition’s two in-form sides. Griquas have simply chosen to trust the group that got them here. […]
Match Previews
Japan vs USA Pacific Nations Cup preview: Confirmed lineups and predictions
Home team Japan Away team USA Venue Hanazono Rugby Stadium Competition Pacific Nations Cup Kick-off time 11:05 am (UK) Watch Live in the UK Rugby Pass TV Japan vs USA Pacific Nations Cup preview as the sides meet at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Japan currently sit 12th in the World Rankings, while the USA sit 14th. […]
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Fiji vs Canada Pacific Nations Cup preview: Confirmed lineups, form and predictions
Home team Fiji Away team Canada Venue Hanazono Rugby Stadium Competition Pacific Nations Cup Kick-off time 8:00 am (UK) Watch Live in the UK Rugby Pass TV Fiji vs Canada preview as the teams meet in the first round of the Pacific Nations Cup. Fiji currently sit ninth in the World Rankings, while Canada are […]
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Springboks vs All Blacks Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour: Lineups, matchup and predictions
Home team Springboks Away team All Blacks Venue M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore Competition Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Kick-off time 10 pm (UK) 11 pm (SA) 9 am (NZ) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Springboks vs All Blacks preview as they meet in the fourth test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry with the Springboks having […]
Match Previews
Canterbury vs Wellington NPC preview: Confirmed lineups, predictions, key matchups
Home team Canterbury Away team Wellington Venue One NZ Stadium Competition NPC Kick-off time 8:10 am (UK) 7:10 pm (NZ) Watch Live in the UK NPC Youtube Canterbury vs Wellinngton preview as the sides meet in round seven of the NPC, Canterbury have 20 points form their four wins in six games. Wellington have points, […]