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ALEX BYWATER: Both Borthwick and his England football counterpart Southgate are set for a big few weeks ahead in different hemispheres.

The exit of the Brumbies has prompted the annual debate, with the familiar calls to blow up Super Rugby and let Australia and New Zealand go their own way.

Off the back of a blistering start, the Chiefs have spoiled the party in Wellington to knockout the Hurricanes and set up a mouthwatering New Zealand derby against the Blues in the 2024 Super Rugby final. After stunning tries by Samipeni…

TJ Perenara of the Hurricanes and Asafo Aumua of the Hurricanes celebrate try. Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Highlanders at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 1 June 2024. Mandatory credit: Elias Rodriguez / www…

England’s forthcoming series against the All Blacks will mark the end of one era and usher in the next

England’s forthcoming series against the All Blacks will mark the end of one era and usher in the next

Flatmates, Hastings teammates and now World Cup rivals Joshua Smith (left) and Patrick Tuifua pictured at the New Zealand Under 20 tournament in Taupo, where they played for the Hurricanes. Two Hastings flatmates and rugby teammates could…

But that doesn’t diminish the fact that putting All Black interests over and above every other facet of rugby has not served New Zealand well.

Connection to a potential Japanese Super Rugby team should be driven by key signings of Australian and New Zealand players who are currently based overseas.

Tom Curry has been named in England’s squad for their tour of Japan and New Zealand despite a warning from his club coach that including him would be “guaranteed” to shorten his career. The 25-year-old Sale flanker, whose twin brother Ben…

All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali'i said the Auckland Blues expect a backlash from an ACT Brumbies side looking for revenge in Friday's Super Rugby semi-finals.The Blues have home advantage and no Australian has even won a Super Rugby knock…

The winger made 50 appearances for New Zealand between 1959 and 1964, becoming the 600th player to represent his country in the process.

ACT Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa says his team must learn from their previous Super Rugby defeats in New Zealand to succeed in Friday's crunch semi-final at the Auckland Blues.Alaalatoa is confident the Brumbies can be the first…

Ricky Riccitelli is tailor-made for the Blues basic and belligerent approach. The hooker helped the Blues win a dozen regular season Super Rugby Pacific matches.

Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man travelling party for Tests against Japan and New Zealand

Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man travelling party for Tests against Japan and New Zealand

Steve Tew, former NZ Rugby chief executive, discusses his role and the challenges of leading rugby in New Zealand. Tew shares insights on managing controversies, including financial losses and scandals, and highlights the Respect and…

George Ford has been ruled out of England's tour to Japan and New Zealand because of an Achilles injury, rugby chiefs announced on Sunday."Naturally we're disappointed that George won't be with us in Japan and New Zealand, but, following…

Nicola Flint was due to attend court in New Zealand on Friday but police suspect her to be in Wales

The Scarlets are set to strengthen their backline with an exciting acquisition