Blues thrash Waratahs 41-12 to reach Super semi-finals
The Auckland Blues stormed into the semi-finals of Super Rugby Pacific with a 41-12 demolition of the hapless New South Wales Waratahs at Eden Park on Friday.
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Lions the lure as Wallabies skipper Slipper extends contract
SYDNEY : Wallabies captain James Slipper has extended his contract with Rugby Australia for another two years in a bid to play in a second British and Irish Lions series in 2025.
New deals announced for England Women that will incorporate 2025 World Cup
New contracts have been announced for England's senior women players that will incorporate the 2025 World Cup on home soil.
Williams feels sorry for Carre but backs Gatland to thrive at the World Cup
Wales legend Shane Williams feels for discarded prop Rhys Carre but warned that with Warren Gatland, Wales players should get used that sort of ruthlessness. Carre was dumped from Welsh preparations for the upcoming World Cup, with a statement announcing that he had failed to meet individual performance targets. Ad That came after the Cardiff loosehead had initially been named in a 54-man squad in early May.
England women's players to receive 'enhanced' three-year contracts - RFU
More than 30 England women's players will receive contracts with "significant enhancements", the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Thursday, with the three-year agreement covering the 2025 World Cup and running up to 2026.
Thomas backing Reffell to fill Tipuric void
Gareth Thomas is backing Tommy Reffell to fill the void left by the 'outstanding' Justin Tipuric and play a key role in Wales' World Cup charge. The emergence of flanker Reffell was one of the bright spots of Wayne Pivac's reign as Wales boss but the Leicester Tigers man started just one match during the 2023 Six Nations following Warren Gatland's return.