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It appears Australian oval ball code flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase is heading back to rugby union

20 January 2026

It appears Australian oval ball code flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase is heading back to rugby union

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Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK
	19 Jan: Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK... more

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has posted a cryptic message on social media following speculation linking his assistant Tony Brown with a move to the All Blacks
	18 Jan: Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has posted a cryptic message on social media following speculation linking his assistant Tony Brown with a move to the All Blacks... more

Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd
	17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd... more

Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died
	17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died... more

Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach
	17 Jan: Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach... more

Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant
	17 Jan: Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant... more

Jeff Wilson believes it was firmly the right call for New Zealand Rugby to remove Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach
	17 Jan: Jeff Wilson believes it was firmly the right call for New Zealand Rugby to remove Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach... more

After Scott Robertson, the All Blacks face a deeper question than who coaches next
	16 Jan: For the All Blacks, the next coaching era may hinge less on tactics than on trust, culture and leadership style.... more

The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport
	16 Jan: The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport... more

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