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Football Ferns head coach Jitka Klimkova has named her World Cup squad

Football Ferns promise to 'fight for the country'

New Zealand coach Jitka Klimkova said the 'Football Ferns' would fight for their country at the Women's World Cup they are co-hosting with Australia after naming her 23-woman squad for the tournament.

Soccer • 30 Jun 23

'I would have liked to have been involved with the Italian national team for the next Rugby World Cup cycle'

Crowley 'sorry' as Italy opt not to renew contract

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has expressed disappointment after the Italian rugby federation (FIR) announced that they would not be renewing his contract at the end of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 15 Jun 23

Sevu Reece has been ruled out of the World Cup

New Zealand's Sevu Reece ruled out of the World Cup

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has been sidelined for the rest of the season by a serious knee injury sustained playing Super Rugby Pacific and will miss the World Cup in France later this year.

Rugby • 29 Mar 23

New Zealand's captain Tim Southee (R) with England counterpart Ben Stokes jointly hold the Test Series trophy on day five of the second cricket Test match

New Zealand pip England by history-matching margin

New Zealand defeated England in one of the tightest finishes in Test history, triumphing by a solitary run in Wellington as they became just the fourth side ever to win a game after following on.

Cricket • 28 Feb 23

Retallick joins All Blacks exodus to Japan

Brodie Retallick will join the growing list of All Blacks heading to Japan after the Rugby World Cup in France, with the New Zealand lock having signed up for a second stint with the Kobelco Steelers.

Rugby • 08 Feb 23

Ardie Savea has played 70 times for the All Blacks

Savea admits money main factor in move to Japan

New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said the opportunity to earn a significant payday was the main reason behind his decision to join Japan's Kobelco Kobe Steelers after the Rugby World Cup later this year.

Rugby • 04 Feb 23

Richie Mo'unga will join Toshiba Brave Lupus after next year's Rugby World Cup in France

All Blacks out-half Mo'unga heading for Japan

New Zealand out-half Richie Mo'unga will join Toshiba Brave Lupus from Super Rugby side Canterbury Crusaders following the 2023 season.

Rugby • 27 Dec 22

Ange Capuozzo scored two tries as Italy beat Australia for the first time

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

The Autumn Nations Series didn't disappoint on another incident-packed weekend of international action, with players from eight countries represented in our team of week as well as a Munster man.

Rugby • 14 Nov 22

The Black Ferns won their sixth Rugby World Cup title

Black Ferns edge out England to lift the World Cup

Winger Ayesha Leti-l'iga scored a try nine minutes from time to give New Zealand a 34-31 victory over England in a thriller of a World Cup final as the Black Ferns claimed a sixth world title at a packed Eden Park.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Pakistan power past New Zealand to reach T20 final

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan hit top form in a timely fashion to propel Pakistan into the T20 World Cup final as they overcame New Zealand by seven wickets at Sydney.

Cricket • 09 Nov 22

James Ryan impressed against the Springboks

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

Six Ireland players are included after their gripping win over world champions South Africa, with five other nations represented.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22

Damian Penaud crosses for the winning try

Penaud pounces for late winner as France stun Australia

Damian Penaud scored a late try to give France a record 11th consecutive victory as they beat Australia 30-29 at Stade de France.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

New Zealand's Ruahei Demant in action during the semi-final victory

France miss late penalty as New Zealand win thriller

Holders New Zealand survived a last-minute missed penalty from France to book their place in the World Cup final against England with a 25-24 win in Auckland.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

Ireland A 19-47 New Zealand XV recap

Ireland 'A' were no match for a New Zealand XV who ran in seven tries in a one-sided contest at the RDS.

Rugby • 04 Nov 22

Brodie Retallick will miss games with Wales and Scotland

Retallick banned for games with Wales and Scotland

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick has been banned for two matches following his red card against Japan, ruling him out of upcoming games against Wales and Scotland.

Rugby • 01 Nov 22

The first tackle will be required to target the belly area below the sternum

New Zealand to expand tackle height trial

New Zealand Rugby will expand a trial for tackling below the chest to all community competitions next year as part of efforts to minimise the risk of concussion in the sport.

Rugby • 01 Nov 22

Cane (7) managed to complete the match against the Brave Blossoms

All Blacks skipper Cane to miss November tests

New Zealand captain Sam Cane will miss the rest of his country's autumn tour after suffering a fractured cheekbone during Saturday's 38-31 win over Japan.

Rugby • 30 Oct 22

Ireland's WC fate out of their hands after NZ defeat

Ireland's Rugby League World Cup fate looks all but over after a 48-10 defeat to New Zealand at Headingley.

Rugby • 28 Oct 22

The last two winners of the World Cup meet just two weeks before the 2023 competition starts

New Zealand-South Africa set for Twickenham RWC warm-up

New Zealand and South Africa are set to face each other at Twickenham as part of their final preparations for next year's Rugby World Cup in France.

Rugby • 24 Oct 22

Ruby Tui scores the closing try for New Zealand

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand run in 10 tries v Wales

Wales took a battering from hosts New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Sunday, losing 56-12.

Rugby • 16 Oct 22

Portia Woodman gets over for a try for New Zealand

World Cup: Wins for New Zealand, France and England

Hosts and reigning champions New Zealand came through an early scare to beat neighbours Australia 41-17 in their opening match at the Women's Rugby World Cup in front of a record crowd at Auckland's Eden Park.

Rugby • 08 Oct 22

Sam Whitelock was among the try scorers for New Zealand

New Zealand crush Aussies to claim Rugby Championship

New Zealand were crowned Rugby Championship winners on the back of a convincing 40-14 victory over Australia in Auckland, as South Africa had to settle for second best despite later beating Argentina.

Rugby • 24 Sep 22

Finlay Christie of the All Blacks celebrates the try scored by Samisoni Taukei'aho

All Blacks on brink of championship after big Aus win

The All Blacks put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy with a convincing 40-14 bonus victory over an error-prone and ill-disciplined Wallabies side at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 24 Sep 22

Referee Mathieu Raynal gave Darcy Swain a yellow card for his foul

All Blacks still angry over Tupaea 'free shot' by Swain

The All Blacks remain unhappy with Wallabies lock Darcy Swain after his "free shot" on Quinn Tupaea in Melbourne last week left the midfielder with a season-ending injury.

Rugby • 19 Sep 22

Malcolm Marx dives over for a late South African try

Bonus-point win keeps Boks in Rugby Championship hunt

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx scored a try in the final minute to secure a 36-20 bonus-point victory over Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America in Buenos Aires and keep the Springboks in the Rugby Championship title hunt.

Rugby • 17 Sep 22