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    Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is unsurprised by the selection of English playmaker Owen Farrell in the British and Irish Lions side for tonight's second test in Melbourne
     26 July 2025
    Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is unsurprised by the selection of English playmaker Owen Farrell in the British and Irish Lions side for tonight's second test in Melbourne
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    The Wallabies are welcoming the return of a pair of big bodies for tonight's second test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne
    26 Jul: The Wallabies are welcoming the return of a pair of big bodies for tonight's second test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne... more
    Co-captain Ruahei Demant's outlining the Black Ferns plan for the lead-in to the Rugby World Cup starting next month
    26 Jul: Co-captain Ruahei Demant's outlining the Black Ferns plan for the lead-in to the Rugby World Cup starting next month... more
    Katelyn Vaha'akolo is touting the quality of the Black Ferns outside backs after getting named in the 33-strong Rugby World Cup squad
    26 Jul: Katelyn Vaha'akolo is touting the quality of the Black Ferns outside backs after getting named in the 33-strong Rugby World Cup squad... more
    Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is promising they'll peak at the right time in their Rugby World Cup title defence
    26 Jul: Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is promising they'll peak at the right time in their Rugby World Cup title defence... more
    A boost for the All Blacks depth at lock as coach Scott Robertson prepares for the Rugby Championship starting next month
    25 Jul: A boost for the All Blacks depth at lock as coach Scott Robertson prepares for the Rugby Championship starting next month... more
    Warriors second-rower Shakira Baker is grateful for how coach Ron Griffiths is helping her adjust to rugby league
    24 Jul: Warriors second-rower Shakira Baker is grateful for how coach Ron Griffiths is helping her adjust to rugby league... more
    Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure his future - the 25-year-old Crusaders prop has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2028 season
    24 Jul: Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure his future - the 25-year-old Crusaders prop has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2028 season... more
    A heads down and get on with it approach from the Black Sticks men after not being able to claim the spot they earned in hockey's global Pro League
    23 Jul: A heads down and get on with it approach from the Black Sticks men after not being able to claim the spot they earned in hockey's global Pro League... more
    Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure their future
    23 Jul: Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure their future... more

     Most Popular Recent Rugby News
     19 Jul: One of Hamilton's favourite sons is preparing for a special homecoming when the All Blacks face France in their third test tonight ++++++++++++++
     20 Jul: Positive news for the Barrett family, with two of their injured members expected to be right for the next All Blacks assignment ++++++++++++++
     20 Jul: The Wellington Saints have claimed their 13th New Zealand basketball league title +++++++++++++
     02 Aug: Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth +++++++++++++
     04 Aug: Dame Lisa Carrington has come to the rescue for New Zealand's K4 women's kayak squad ++++++++++++
     22 Jul: Another shot at the British and Irish Lions for 95-cap Wallaby Kurtley Beale, as he leads the First Nations and Pasifika XV squad in tonight's rugby clash in Melbourne ++++++++++++
     08 Aug: Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return ++++++++++++

     Rugby NewsLinks
      17 Aug: Crichton weighs on r360 'whispers' (Sydney Morning Herald)
      17 Aug: Abs player ratings: reece and ratima grab their chances in win over pumas (Stuff.co.nz)
      17 Aug: All blacks overcome sloppy second half to defeat pumas (RadioNZ)
      17 Aug: Australia come from 22-0 down to beat south africa (BBCWorld)
      17 Aug: ‘we will lose this part of the game’: why roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off (Sydney Morning Herald)
      17 Aug: Bravo, you mighty wallabies for the greatest comeback in australian rugby history (Sydney Morning Herald)
      17 Aug: Rugby championship live updates: all blacks v argentina (RadioNZ)
      17 Aug: Wallabies fight back from 22-0 down to shock springboks at ellis park (Stuff.co.nz)
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