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Former New Zealand Sevens star Toby Arnold has called time on his career. Photo / Photosport Top 14 side Lyon Olympique Universitaire Rugby’s (LOU) all-time top try-scorer of the professional era, and Ōtorohanga College alumnus Toby Arnold has retired after a career spanning over 16 years. Te Kūiti-born Arnold, 36, represented the Bay of Plenty … Read more
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Fijian Drua first five-eighth Teti Tela has retired from first class rugby. Photo / Photosport The Fijian Drua have officially farewelled stalwart first five-eighth and former Te Awamutu Sports representative Teti Tela, who is retiring from first class rugby. Fijian Drua #30 Tela, the Drua’s all-time leading points scorer with 124 points from 24 appearances, … Read more
Former England head coach Eddie Jones took over from Dave Rennie as Australia head coach on a five-year contract in January, but a disappointing run of results and a first-ever pool-stage exit at the Rugby World Cup for the Wallabies has led to the 63-year-old resigning Last Updated: 29/10/23 10:48am Australia head coach Eddie Jones’ … Read more
Matty Ashton made the most of his return to the England team with two first-half tries to help them to victory in the second Test against Tonga; Harry Smith kicked two conversions and a penalty, while Tolutau Koula got Tonga’s try; win seals series win for England with one Test remaining Last Updated: 28/10/23 4:26pm … Read more
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The All Blacks have fallen just short of a fourth Rugby World Cup title, going down to the Springboks 12-11 in the final in Paris after captain Sam Cane was sent off in the first half. Despite playing with 14 men for 50 minutes, the All Blacks had a chance late to take the lead … Read more
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Millar Kwok, 10, and James Hurrey, 10, wear black for the All Blacks during St Mary’s school’s Cultural Day in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor Fans of the Springboks and All Blacks are mobilising in Hawke’s Bay to show their support for a clash that fans hope will display the best that one of rugby … Read more
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As far as spontaneous trips go, a last-minute decision to head to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final is as good as it gets. Organising an adventure with such a limited time frame could be a headache, so NZ Herald Sport has done the heavy lifting for you. In this ideal world where you … Read more
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Ian Borthwick outside the rugby-themed cafe Le Sous Bock in Les Halles, Paris. Photo / Supplied When Ian Borthwick arrives, drenched by an unfortunate burst of rain, the staff are dressing tables for the impending lunch rush. The setting, a bar near Châtelet in central Paris called Le Sous Bock, is decorated floor-to-ceiling with photos … Read more
Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas has signed a new contract which will keep him as part of the INEOS Grenadiers team for another two years; the 2018 Tour de France winner hinted at possible retirement on the conclusion of the contract, but is still ambitious to compete at the highest level Last Updated: 23/10/23 1:24pm Geraint … Read more