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Warren Gatland watched his Lions implode in the second half to lose the second test by 18 points. http://dlvr.it/S4phBM

Fiji women win their country's third-ever Olympic medal with 21-12 winFiji's Alowesi Nakoci scores against GB (Getty Images)Fijiana win bronze medal at Olympic Women’s Sevens What about Fijiana, eh? After an incredible run in these Olympic Games, …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S4nR8b

The playmaker talks about leading the charge to the Tokyo Olympic GamesMegan Jones of Team GB breaks away (Getty Images)WHATEVER ELSE stands out about Megan Jones – and she’s a hell of a player – it’s clear she knows …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S4mk5T

The Volcanix seek their first win of the Premiership campaign against Waikato in Mount Maunganui. http://dlvr.it/S4m74c

The Canada flyer talks about playing at a second Olympic Games. This interview first appeared in Rugby World magazine in 2020Charity Williams of Team Canada breaks away (Getty Images)DURING HER sporting childhood, it was not sevens rugby players that Charity Williams idolised. In her wildest dreams, she wanted …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S4kTPN

To stay motivated New Zealand's Portia Woodman keeps a photo of herself looking distraught after losing the Olympic final in 2016. http://dlvr.it/S4hzBX

World Rugby responds to extraordinary attack that places huge pressure on Kiwi ref Ben O'Keeffe ahead of second Lions test. http://dlvr.it/S4gwCc

The South Africa director of rugby also offers to step back from his role for rest of Lions seriesRassie Erasmus shouts instructions from the sidelines during the first Test (MB Media/Getty Images)The South Africa director of rugby also offers to step back from his role for rest of Lions series http://dlvr.it/S4ftrK

Black Ferns Sevens make spectacular start as Great Britain survive major scare and defending champions almost hit 50. http://dlvr.it/S4dMbx

After beating the All Blacks Sevens team in the Olympic final, Fiji's players acknowledged those battling the pandemic back home. http://dlvr.it/S4bpl5

The fabulous Fijians had just too much strikepower for the All Blacks Sevens in the Olympic final. http://dlvr.it/S4ZfVZ

Canterbury rugby's final pre-season match for the National Provincial Championship to be played in Temuka against Otago. http://dlvr.it/S4Yj3d

A strong first half put the Kiwis in charge in the opening sevens quarterfinal at the Tokyo Olympics http://dlvr.it/S4XC2K

Frizell's two-match suspension also takes in a Super Rugby game for which he had been stood down. http://dlvr.it/S4VZRT

Radio station Te Upoko o Te Ika has covered rugby in the capital for years. But it won't have live commentary of the 2021 Jubilee Cup final. http://dlvr.it/S4V8QG

He needed to beat the closure of the trans-Tasman Covid-19 bubble Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scores for the New Zealand Warriors (Getty Images)All Blacks hopeful Roger Tuivasa-Sheck leaves NRL early New Zealand Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was due to leave the NRL …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S4Sd7f

OPINION: Where Warren Gatland has game changers among both forwards and backs, Jacques Nienaber has fewer clear solutions to South Africa’s problems. http://dlvr.it/S4R2br

All the results from the Games in TokyoArgentina's Lautaro Bazan Velez scores (Getty Images)Olympic Men’s Sevens – Session One We are only one session into the Olympic Men’s Sevens and we have our …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S4QdG1

After Sonny Bill Williams went down in a shock defeat to Japan, the men in black fell like dominoes on their Olympic debut in Rio. The pressure is on again in Tokyo. http://dlvr.it/S4PQH6

Wellington may miss out on hosting a Bledisloe Cup test next month do to a prior booking for Sky Stadium. http://dlvr.it/S4NPnV

The Lions coach is ready for Boks backlash in second TestMaro Itoje, here winning a lineout, was named Player of the Match (AFP/Getty Images)The Lions coach is ready for Boks backlash in second Test http://dlvr.it/S4N5qL

John Minto returns to the flashpoint of the 1981 Springbok Tour. http://dlvr.it/S4LyRk

Another blow for England as defence coach John Mitchell announces a return to the ranks of club rugby and leaves Eddie Jones's management team looking threadbare John Mitchell during an England A session last month. Now the Kiwi is returning to club rugby (Getty) Mitchell quits England for job at Wasps John Mitchell is quitting England‘s management team to join the coaching set-up at …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S4Ks55

The remark made reference to Manila-born Marcus Smith's skin colour, and was described by former England wing Ugo Monye as 'appalling'. http://dlvr.it/S4KWyB

The late Bill Robson was a member of a Waikato Times team that covered the protest marches and invasion of Rugby Park by radio-telephone. http://dlvr.it/S4J5j2

Three past opponents explain the unique challenges of facing the phenomenal Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe – and what can be done to contain him. http://dlvr.it/S4GZ6k

How did the Blues finally get the Super Rugby trophy? It's tough to tell, but one thing that did change was their footwear. http://dlvr.it/S4G8rj

Two months after he allegedly punched an opposition fan, and his own teammate, a rugby player has been accused of more on field violence. http://dlvr.it/S4Dcpn

Find out more about the front-rower, from his nickname to his gin businessTrevor Nyakane playing for the Springboks against Georgia in 2021 (Getty Images) Find out more about the front-rower, from his nickname to his gin business http://dlvr.it/S4C2w1

Lions have internal issues as controversial team to play Springboks is revealed in media with Gatland vowing to change his methods. http://dlvr.it/S4Bf4L

After news of a likely redesign with 5000 fewer seats and no guarantee of top test matches, the project's head honcho has resigned with no reason given. http://dlvr.it/S495y4

Famous for scoring two tries on debut and potting a vital goal against Wales, Bruce Watt was among a clutch of talented Kiwi five-eighths in a golden All Blacks era. http://dlvr.it/S47XLB

Scotland fans heading to Rugby World Cup France 2023 can take in the delights of Marseille, Nice, Lille and Paris. Time to snap up a spot with sportsbreaks.comScotland fans following their team – you could too! (Getty Images)Follow Scotland to Rugby World Cup France 2023 AT THE last Rugby World Cup in France, in 2007, Scotland fans …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S476sk

OPINION: A massive change of attitude is needed when it comes to punishing high tackles. http://dlvr.it/S45Z8C

The $473m venue appears likely to be built with fewer than 30,000 seats – meaning the city would have to pay more to attract major All Blacks matches. http://dlvr.it/S441qG

World Cup-winning All Blacks coach says 'Bulldog man' has the influence to lift Canterbury to the next level. http://dlvr.it/S43dB6

Marika Koroibete is free to play the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship opener in Auckland after being cleared of a dangerous tackle charge. http://dlvr.it/S427CR

"I did some big things wrong" - Jacques Nienaber puts his hand up as South Africa A are gored by Bulls in test warm-up. http://dlvr.it/S408QS

'Shag and Gus'": Steve Hansen and Phil Gould - two of the most respected minds in the rugby codes - are tipped to work closely together at the Bulldogs. http://dlvr.it/S408Ng

The Wallabies should have been toast when Marika Koroibete was sent off. The All Blacks will have taken note. http://dlvr.it/S3yx8S

Pablo Matera was among the try-scorers as Argentina beat Wales by 22 points in their last game in Europe. http://dlvr.it/S3xfDM

The Lions winger sported a lightning bolt against South Africa ALouis Rees-Zammit scores a try against the Stormers (AFP/Getty Images)The Lions winger sported a lightning bolt against South Africa A http://dlvr.it/S3xf9s

All Blacks coach praises his side's "composure" after his skipper's simple option to shoot for goal helped them run away with proceedings. http://dlvr.it/S3wPwj

Canterbury and Auckland notched bonus point wins in a high-octane start to the Farah Palmer Cup. http://dlvr.it/S3v16L

Manu Samoa handle the wet conditions in Hamilton brilliantly in the first half as they're poised to seal a place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. http://dlvr.it/S3v13C

David Moffett played a key role in getting three Aussie teams into the competition but says NZ shouldn't pay for subsequent mistakes across the ditch. http://dlvr.it/S3sV3D

It turns out the elbow issue troubling the ABs' midfield maestro dated back to last season. http://dlvr.it/S3qRpR

South Africa’s men’s rugby sevens team had a passenger on their inbound flight test positive to Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/S3pp5L

Find out the line-up for the tourists’ final game before the Test series Marcus Smith will start at fly-half for the Lions against Stormers (Getty Images)Find out the line-up for the tourists’ final game before the Test series  http://dlvr.it/S3nGgC

All Blacks team to play Fiji in Hamilton is revealed and Ardie Savea is back at openside flanker. http://dlvr.it/S3lkd1