The path from New Zealand to Britain and Ireland is a well trodden one for professional rugby players. Whatever the motivation - more game time, the discovery of an ancestor that might allow a shot at international rugby - there have been a host of Kiwis arriving on these shores
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A Scot in the South Pacific: Behind the scenes of Samoan grassroots rugby
Canterbury unveil commemorative WW1 shirt in support of Royal British Legion
Canterbury and the RAF Rugby Union have unveiled a limited edition WW1 Commemorative shirt, which has been designed for supporters to pay tribute to the 100 year anniversary of the First World War.The design of the WW1 Commemorative shirt depicts a WW1 fighter pilot standing in front of his aircraft
Piri Weepu: I’m still adapting to the Premiership way
Britain wins wheelchair rugby gold at inaugural Invictus Games
Wheelchair rugby player Stuart Robinson admitted the way Britain overcame early nerves to win gold at the inaugural Invictus Games was credit to their character.The 32-year-old was a crucial part of the British wheelchair rugby team that triumphed at the Invictus Games, presented by Jaguar Land Rover, beating the USA
Nigel Melville: “USA Rugby is on the up. We’re ready to host the All Blacks.”
USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville, who famously captained England on his international debut against Australia in 1984, had a successful top flight coaching career with both Wasps and Gloucester, winning England's domestic league and cup competitions. But when he left Kingsholm in 2005 he knew that he needed a new
Robshaw and Farrell: from friends to enemies
A cursory glance at Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw and Saracens playmaker Owen Farrell wouldn't give you any clues as to what's around the corner this weekend. Relaxed, in good humour and giggling as they pose for the mandatory "stare down" photograph next to the Aviva Premiership Trophy, there's not
The hemispherical divide: detrimental to the future of club rugby?
Andrew Mehrtens recently wrote on stuff.co.nz that, as Super Rugby approached its 20th year, it was time to shake up the tournament's structure. He advocated ditching the South African franchises, and instead including sides from nations that were aligned with Australia and New Zealand's time zone; the likes of Japan
Varndell: “The day I don’t want to play for England is the day I hang up my boots”
Wade’s road to recovery leads to New Zealand
London Wasps and England winger Christian Wade has endured a torrid season. After a breakout campaign in 2012/2013, this year he has been blighted by a foot injury that required surgery, and hasn't played since November.Initially, it was thought that he wouldn't return until next season, but now the