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‘It wasn’t discussed’: All Blacks to keep selection ban on overseas based players, even as more head abroad

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will not be able to pick overseas-based players in his squad any time soon, with New Zealand Rugby seeing no need to alter its selection ban. New Zealand has long confined Test eligibility to home-based players in order to protect… Read More »‘It wasn’t discussed’: All Blacks to keep selection ban on overseas based players, even as more head abroad

Exclusive: Wallabies star on cusp of signing with NRL powerhouse in reality check for RA at start of ‘golden decade’

Rugby Australia might be on the cusp of an exciting four-year cycle, but not even the lure of playing the British and Irish Lions and, possibly, in a home World Cup could be enough to keep one of their rising stars. In what shapes as… Read More »Exclusive: Wallabies star on cusp of signing with NRL powerhouse in reality check for RA at start of ‘golden decade’

Tony G asks for understanding as Matildas end year on ‘bit of a low’ with Canada loss

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has called for perspective after a bumper 2023 ended on the sour note of a lethargic 1-0 away loss to Canada in retiring legend Christine Sinclair’s final international match. Four days after an experimental line-up was thumped 5-0, Quinn’s header in… Read More »Tony G asks for understanding as Matildas end year on ‘bit of a low’ with Canada loss