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Louis Rees-Zammit targets wing return for Bristol and Wales
Louis Rees-Zammit confirms he will play primarily as a winger for Bristol and Wales this season after spending much of last year at full-back.
Jonny Black
Sports Journalist · 707 articles
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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Rassie Erasmus’ Veteran Bet Pays Off: How Springboks’ Roster Consistency Silenced Age Concerns
Analysis of how Rassie Erasmus managed the Springboks squad across four consecutive Tests against the All Blacks, proving senior veterans can handle
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France Rugby’s Tactical Evolution: Why November’s Springboks Test Is Fabien Galthie’s Ultimate World Cup Benchmark
Examine France rugby’s strategic challenge against the Springboks this November as Fabien Galthie prepares Les Bleus for their biggest Test before the
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Why the All Blacks’ ‘Spellbinding’ Aura Can’t Mask Their Set-Piece Reality Against the Springboks
Paul Williams praises All Blacks’ magic, but set-piece struggles against the Springboks reveal deeper tactical challenges for New Zealand rugby.
Match Previews
Tasman Mako vs Auckland NPC preview: lineups, predictions and matchups
Updated: Tasman Mako and Auckland team news ahead of Round 8 This preview was updated on 28 September 2026 with the latest line-ups and league context. Tasman Mako vs Auckland is the headline fixture of NPC Round 8. It kicks off at Lansdowne Park with both squads now confirmed. Tasman make one change to their […]
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Counties Manukau vs Otago NPC preview: Lineups, predictions and matchups
Counties Manukau host Otago rugby union at Navigation Homes Stadium this weekend, with Round 8 of the NPC now taking real shape. This update covers the picture in September 2026. Results elsewhere have reshaped the table since our last look at this fixture. For Counties Manukau, the game is about staying alive in the playoff […]
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Hilux NPC Round 8 fixture details and how to watch
The Hilux NPC enters round eight with some exciting fixtures as the chase for the top eight enters the final three games. Hawke’s Bay are still at the top of the table, but picked up their first loss against North Harbour, who are within catching distance, if they slip up again. Counties Manukau vs Otago […]
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Les Kiss Gambles on Youth as Wallabies Prepare for Springboks Powerhouse
Les Kiss selects uncapped 22-year-old Harry McLaughlin-Phillips to face the Springboks following Carter Gordon’s injury. Breakdown of Australia’s Perth
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Front-Row Safety Crisis: Why World Rugby’s Scrum Rules Are Under Fire from Test Legends
Former Wallabies hooker Jeremy Paul warns World Rugby’s scrum brake foot law poses player safety risks. Read the full analysis on front-row regulations.
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Inside New Zealand Rugby’s Tech-Driven U18 Strategy to Fast-Track NPC and National Talent
Explore how New Zealand Rugby is leveraging a new scouting app and expanded U18 squads to fast-track grass-roots talent into NPC and national setups.
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Ronan O’Gara’s 2031 La Rochelle Deal Ends Irish Rumours and Reshapes Top 14 Landscape
Ronan O’Gara commits to La Rochelle until 2031, securing Stade Rochelais’ long-term future and shutting down international coaching speculation.
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Eddie Hearn’s £1m Reality Check: How Northampton Saints Can Keep Henry Pollock Under Premiership Cap Rules
An analysis of Henry Pollock’s contract negotiations at Northampton Saints as agent Eddie Hearn pushes for high-value terms within Premiership salary cap