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.
Home team Waikato Away team Bay of Plenty Venue FMG Stadium Waikato Competition NPC Kick-off time 7:10 pm (NZ) 8:10 am (Uk and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Waikato vs Bay of Plenty preview as the sides meet in the opener of rhe 2026 NPC competition in Hamilton, Waikato. Read more match […]
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane has identified Ellis Park as the most hostile venue in World Rugby. When speaking on the Aftermatch Show podcast with All Blacks cult hero Stephen Donald, the former teammates were looking forward to the Rugby’s Greatest rivalry tour when they identified the venue as a difficult place to travel […]
Reigning champions Northampton Saints will start their Premiership title defence at home against Newcastle Falcons. Read the full fixture breakdown and mat
The Currie Cup enters round three of the 2026 season, and here is all the information you need for the four exciting upcoming fixtures. Griquas vs Cheetahs Date Friday 31st July Venue Suzuki Stadium Kick-off (Local time) 7 pm Stormers XXIII vs Sharks XV Date Saturday 1st August Venue DHL Stadium Kick-off (Local time) 3 […]
The first round of the NPC kicks off this week, and Canterbury will try to retain the title, while Otago finished the season in possession of the Ranfurly Shield. Waikato vs Bay of Plenty Date Thursday 30th July Venue FMG Stadium Waikato Kick-off (Local time) 7:10 pm Tasman Mako vs North Harbour Date Friday 31st […]
Dave Rennie has named a strong All Blacks squad which will travel to South Africa in August and September, culminating in a four-test match series against the Springboks. The squad will then return to Australia and New Zealand for two Bledisloe tests. The squad sees the return of Breakthrough Player of the Year 2025, Fabian […]
Home team Boland Kavaliers Away team Stormers XXIII Venue Boland Stadium Competition Currie Cup Kick-off time 2 pm (UK and Ireland) 3 pm (SA) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Boland Kavaliers vs Stormers XXIII Currie Cup preview as the sides meet at Boland Stadium in round two of the competition. Both sides started […]
All Blacks number 10 Ruben Love has shown a clip on instagram linking up with All Blacks and Hurricanes legend TJ Perenara. Perenara also shared footage, captioned with “Iron sharpens iron” as the pair worked on kicking and fitness as Love prepares for the ‘Greatest Rivalry’ tour of South Africa. TJ Perenara had previously spoken […]
Legendary All Blacks centre Ma’u Nonu has joined South African URC side, the Sharks on a short-term deal. In a statement on X, the Sharks said, “Ma’a Nonu joins the Sharks in a leadership role as part of a high-performance mentorship programme.” The Sharks later added, “By sharing, the standards of leadership and experience that […]
Home team Griquas Away team Blue Bulls Venue Suzuki Stadium Competition Currie Cup Kick-off time 4:05 pm (UK and Ireland) 5:05 pm (SA) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Griquas vs Blue Bulls Currie Cup preview as the sides meet at Suzuki Stadium in round two of the competition. Both teams started the competition […]
The All Blacks have a strong cohort of loosehead props to choose from. Dave Rennie has a combination of youth, experience and different profiles to choose from across the four Super Rugby franchises. 2026 All Black–Eligible Loosehead Props Player Age 2026 Super Rugby Franchise All Blacks Caps 2026 SR Games Played Current Status & Notes […]
Home team Lions Away team Pumas Venue Ellis Park Competition Currie Cup Kick-off time 2 pm (UK and Ireland) 3 pm (SA) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Lions vs Pumas Currie Cup preview as the sides meet at Ellis Park after disappointing defeats by the narrowest of margins for both teams in the […]