New Zealand

Perfect start for Canada Women in Dubai

Canada came through the opening day of the Dubai Sevens with a perfect 3-0 record on Thursday. The second round of the 2018-19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series saw the USA falling by just two points to England to finish second in Pool B. Both teams move on to the Cup …

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Ireland big winners at World Rugby Awards

Ireland took home three major awards at the 2018 World Rugby Awards event in Monte Carlo on Sunday. The Six Nations Grand Slam champions earned Team of the Year honors, with flyhalf Jonathan Sexton named Men’s Player of the Year and Joe Schmidt taking home Coach of the Year. Jessy …

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Manawatu flyhalf Malcolm among new Arrows signings

The Toronto Arrows have confirmed the signature of eight more players for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Five players return from the spring/fall exhibition campaigns and there are three newcomers – New Zealand imports Sam Malcolm and Spencer Jones, and Canadian international Jamie Mackenzie. Joining the roster that now …

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Māori All Blacks flatten Chile in Santiago

The Māori All Blacks flattened Chile in Santiago, winning a shut-out 73-0. The match concluded the New Zealand team’s historic tour of the Americas by winning 3-0 at the sold out Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo. A hat-trick from Mitch Karpik and doubles from both Bryn Hall and Sam Nock …

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Match Preview – Chile vs Māori All Blacks

The Māori All Blacks conclude their historic tour of the Americas with a match against the Cóndores at the sold out Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo in Santiago on Saturday. With calm weather on the horizon it’s a chance for the New Zealanders to stretch their legs after running into …

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