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It has been an encouraging few years for the Chiefs under coach Clayton McMillan. The men from Waikato have been transformed since his ascendency to the top job in 2021, with 2023 signalling their arrival as the legitimate challenger to wrangle the Egg Basket trophy… Read More »The biggest hurdle standing in Chiefs’ way to claiming first Super Rugby title since Dave Rennie’s side a decade ago

It was a tick over four years ago when Hunter Paisami burst onto the scene. Considered too small by the Rebels, Paisami, having made an impression for Brisbane City, immediately caught the eye for the Reds after coming off the bench against the Waratahs in… Read More »‘It was a bit of a bully moment’: The Lomu-esque try that confirmed Reds star is back to make Wallabies push

The opening round of the 2024 NRL season will be unlike any other in the 116-year history of the premiership with two matches in Las Vegas. But in the countdown to the staggered start to the season, the annual debate over who should and shouldn’t… Read More »NRL 2024 Round 1 Predicted Team Lists: Souths sweating on stars, Schuster in doubt

Lachie Swinton has opened up on his decision to leave Australian rugby, saying it was a “hard decision” based on a desire to get into a new environment and join one of the premier sides in the thriving French Top 14 competition. As revealed by… Read More »‘Don’t need to prove anything to anyone’: Wallabies bruiser opens up on French move – and why he’s found peace in role

Louis Lynagh is leaving Harlequins at the end of the English season to join Benetton Rugby, increasing speculation that he will commit his international future to Italy. Lynagh, a former England Under-20 player and son of Australia legend Michael, was born in Treviso, in Italy,… Read More »Louis on the move: Lynagh leaving Harlequins amid talk son of Wallabies legend will pledge loyalty to Italy