Tear it all up and start again – Umaga’s Moana is a hard reset, but they still have an ocean to cross to be competitive

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On paper, the concept of the Pacific Islands side is genius.  Not only does it serve as a vital pathway for the nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, but it also validates the whole concept of Super Rugby Pacific – it is the rugby of the Pacific, the fearless flare and panache that has stunned […]

NRL News: Sticky fires up over All Stars snub, Thompson out of Penrith clash

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Ricky Stuart has fired up at the NRL judiciary over their decision to wipe Seb Kris out of the All Stars clash at the weekend. Kris was suspended following his send off against Cronulla late last year and had been allowed to count potential Kiwi appearances against his ban, but was not allowed to do […]

Super Rugby’s Top 50 players in 2024, 50-41: All Black legend returns and a new pairing begins in the West

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How good is rugby? Truth is, it’s very good and few things are more enjoyable for rugby fans than debating the impact of great players. This Super Rugby Pacific season, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will feature some of the strongest players from around the world, players who can make history for each […]

United’s Rasmus revival continues as Hatters battered, Brighton twist knife on Blades

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Rasmus Hojlund has scored twice in the opening seven minutes and Manchester United withstood a spirited fightback to hang on for a 2-1 win at Luton and a fourth straight Premier League victory. That kept United in sixth, six points clear of Brighton who inflicted a 5-0 home defeat on Sheffield United, the latest hammering […]

‘Take away umpire’s call’: Stokes bleats about DRS after India thrash appalling England by record margin

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After several decisions on their Test tour of India that England have regarded as contentious skipper Ben Stokes has called for the umpire’s call element in the decision review system to be abolished. Zak Crawley was given lbw after being rapped on the pads by Jasprit Bumrah just before tea on day four of the […]