New Zealand

USA Rugby Signs Deal with Taranaki

In an exciting development for rugby in the United States, USA Rugby has announced a partnership with Taranaki Rugby (New Zealand). The main focus of the partnership will see players and coaches from the USA travel to Taranaki for an eight-week rugby immersion program. The current ITM Cup Champs Port Taranaki …

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Chilean prop Roberto Oyarzún called up by Northland

An Impressive month in June for Roberto Oyarzún has seen the former Old Navy Club front-rower being called up by New Zealand provincial side Northland for the upcoming Championship Division  of the ITM Cup, New Zealand’s domestic professional competition. Having performed well for Waipu in a local club competition the Chilean …

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Lineups for Women’s Super Series Round 2

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The teams for Round 2 of the Women’s Rugby Super Series have been named, with the tournament continuing at Red Deer Rugby Club on Wednesday, July 1. All games will be streamed live at the link below:   http://www.livestream.com/rugbycanadaofficial   ENGLAND v NEW ZEALAND 16:00 local, 22:00 UTC England have …

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World Rugby Announces 2015/2016 World Series Dates

World Rugby has released the locations and dates for the 2015/2016 Men’s World Series season. Coming off an exciting season in which Fiji took home the overall crown and the USA won their first-ever tournament, the HSBC World Series preps for their most important season to date. The 2015/2016 season …

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Census back to face the All Blacks

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Manu Samoa have sprung a surprise by including Toulouse prop Census Johnston in their list of 27 players to prepare for the All Blacks test on July 8. The fan favorite had announced his international retirement in April amidst a stir of concern about the availability of Pacific Nations players …

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Maori squad named to face Fiji

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The New Zealand Maori squad to face Fiji in Suva as a prelude to the Pacific Nations Cup has been named, with Chiefs centre Charlie Ngatai once again captain. The group includes 14 players who toured Japan in November, and three members of the New Zealand u20 team that emerged …

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Canada falls to clinical New Zealand

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Canada produced a spirited performance but ultimately fell short by 40-22 against an experienced New Zealand Black Ferns side in the second game of the Women’s Rugby Super Series Day 1. After an colorful rendition of their haka, New Zealand struck first as Charlene Halapua went over on debut to …

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World Cup Door remains open for five Pumas

Daniel Hourcade’s 36 man training squad for the Rugby Championship is currently flying to Australia and consists of five more players than the total in which all competitors will take will them to England and Wales in September. Of note are the return of Gonzalo Camacho and Juan Figallo in addition to the inclusion of …

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England win comfortably over Eagles

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England opened the Women’s Rugby Super Series with a comfortable 39-13 victory over an inexperienced but willing USA team at Calgary Rugby Park. A penalty goal from Kimber Rozier gave the Eagles a 3-0 lead shortly after kickoff, but England replied quickly through Emily Scott and piled on 22 unanswered …

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Lineups for Women’s Super Series Round 1

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The teams for Round 1 of the Women’s Rugby Super Series have been named, with the tournament kicking off at Calgary Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon. All games will be streamed live at the link below: http://www.livestream.com/rugbycanadaofficial     USA v ENGLAND 16:00 local, 22:00 UTC Veteran prop Sarah Chobot …

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