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In the third of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast, joined by current stars and future legends of Ulster rugby, Stuart McCloskey, James Hume and Dave McCann. This was the third of our Rugby Roadshows, as the URC is well…

IF the Wallabies were going to bring the Eden Park record to an end, HOW would they achieve it? Do New Zealand have a weakness that can be exploited? A look ahead to the biggest game in the rugby universe this week and one of the most anticipated games of the year.

Moments to watch

• 0:00“The Eden Park Fortress is on the line once again this weekend and against a Wabies team that believe after downing the world champions in their last game and a really positive start under Les Kiss.”
• 1:56“and he started like a rocket as New Zealand coach winning all the games in July in the nation's championship and then winning that first test away in South Africa against the world champions.”
• 9:59“If New Zealand get away with this one that when they come up against them in big games next year, Suili and Mark Nanga back from rugby league and others and you're going to get cleaned out.”

The full match from Newcastle Red Bulls v Leicester Tigers Round 2 of the Gallagher PREM 2026/27.

Moments to watch

• 14:27“There's been a bit of a reaction from Red Bulls, but it was certainly on to kick long and get a good line speed who's been such an effective player for Leicester the Tigers finds Harrison.”
• 44:06“Newcastle Red Bulls have not beaten Leicester Tigers in the Premier for three and a half years.”
• 76:59“Philly lads the two Newcastle 12, Leicester 24 and the Red Bulls must score twice in 12 minutes.”

The full match from Saracens v Sale Sharks Round 2 of the Gallagher PREM 2026/27.

Moments to watch

• 30:35“And then as Theo Dan bounces out one more carry gets them really close and then here Stans big straight arm fend uses his momentum to just slide round him and then dives in.”
• 50:16“Another full program of Gala Prem fixtures as well of course just a little bit high on the setup there.”
• 65:28“got a little over 20 minutes off the bench at the start of his sale Prem career last weekend and replacing Courtney Laws.”

All Blacks vs Wallabies 2005 | Bledisloe Cup & Tri Nations rugby Test, Australia vs New Zealand at Telstra Stadium, Sydney. Relive the 13 August 2005 clash featuring Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Tana Umaga and Matt Giteau, with 21-year-old Drew Mitchell making his first Test start at fullback in front of 82,309 fans. 00:00 Haka…

Moments to watch

• 38:37“Then Mark Gerard got to the ball and Drew Mitchell just got his kick away down in back play.”
• 43:11“But Alton Flattley now since he's come onto the field, he's got to boss the fords around and make them stand where he wants them to stand and get them across the advantage line and get the structure back into the wall of his pattern.”
• 65:26“There's very few wabby players there to clean out the ball and give George Grian protection and not getting the quick ball that they're after.”

Welcome to this Live Match of the 2026 Academy U15s Series. This match up features the QLD Reds v NSW Waratahs, live from Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane. Next week Saturday October 17th, these 2 teams will clash again at Easts Rugby Club, in Sydney. Live from 14:00 AEDT.

Is rugby falling behind in the battle for fans' attention, or is that just the Auckland bubble talking? Tracking back to data captured in 2019, we compare the social media followings across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, and YouTube through to 2026 to see how New Zealand’s Super Rugby franchises, the NZ Warriors, and the…

Moments to watch

• 1:02“And happily old Mark back in 2019 also noted down the Warriors' social media numbers, so we can track how the Warriors are comparing to these teams as well.”
• 2:42“The Blues felt like they were lagging behind, but they are certainly one of the good news stories if we track the progress between 2019 and 2026, cuz the Blues have basically doubled their social media followers on those same three platforms.”
• 4:13“So, 100% growth for the Blues, they've added 385,000 followers in that period, which is more than they had just more than they had back in 2019 total.”

Time to reset. With six tests left in the All Blacks season, Martin Devlin breaks down the seven crucial areas our team must address starting with Australia at Eden Park. From accepting the reality of the South Africa losses to fixing the high ball nightmare, returning veterans, and demanding six wins from six to finish…

Moments to watch

• 3:53“We need to be that team because that is when the All Blacks have been the best team in the world, winning the last 20 minutes, keeping the opposition at arms length.”
• 7:14“I actually think the base of our team and our squad is pretty damn good, but South Africa gave some of our players a real reality check.”
• 11:49“I don't think you get better under the high ball by improving your putting just, you know, and there are guys who should be catching the high ball who failed in South Africa who are out there today on the golf course.”

NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall in studio for an unfiltered interrogation. Steve fronts up on the three consecutive losses to South Africa, the financial reality behind the $66M forecast numbers, and why Dave Rennie remains locked in for the World Cup. IMAGE CREDIT: General view before the All Blacks…

Moments to watch

• 16:56“Um well actually the way our business works that was never really likely to happen because most of our major revenue contracts are long-term contracts and so there are cycles, right?”
• 41:06“We think there's again we think there's room there's room in the market for more than you know one code.”
• 44:21“I so often and you talked before about um you know some of the narrative which can be negative and you know people that might say well rugy's dying um just don't again just don't buy that.”

Welcome to this Live Match of the 2026 Super Rugby Men's U16s. This match up features the QLD Reds v NSW Waratahs, live from Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane.

The quarterfinals wrap up as Canterbury host Waikato at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch on Sunday afternoon. ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is the home of Provincial Rugby on YouTube - covering the Hilux NPC, the Farah Palmer Cup presented by Hilux and the Hilux…

Otago host Hawke's Bay at Forsyth Barr Stadium as Saturday's quarterfinal action continues in Dunedin. ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is the home of Provincial Rugby on YouTube - covering the Hilux NPC, the Farah Palmer Cup presented by Hilux and the Hilux Heartland Championship.…

North Harbour welcome Taranaki to North Harbour Stadium for a Saturday afternoon quarterfinal in Albany. ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is the home of Provincial Rugby on YouTube - covering the Hilux NPC, the Farah Palmer Cup presented by Hilux and the Hilux Heartland Championship.…

The quarterfinals kick off in Whangārei as Northland host Tasman under the lights at Semenoff Stadium on Friday night. ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is the home of Provincial Rugby on YouTube - covering the Hilux NPC, the Farah Palmer Cup presented by Hilux and…

Who’s in, who’s out, and what will the selectors get us talking about? Join DSPN live for the All Blacks team naming at midday Thursday 8 October. Jamie Wall is live from All Blacks HQ, with Martin Devlin and Nigel Yalden in the studio. We’ll bring you the team as it’s announced, immediate reaction and…

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Moments to watch

• 0:04“Because after watching New Zealand lose three straight tests to South Africa, Sir John Cerwin didn't blame luck, referees, or one bad decision.”
• 1:29“In awe of that is an All Blacks legend describing what South Africa brought physically against New Zealand.”
• 3:23“New Zealand lost the series 3 to one, but Cerwin believes the Spring Box may have shown the All Blacks exactly what level they now need to reproduce against everyone else.”

Welcome to this Live Match of the 2026 Super Rugby Men's U16s. This match up features the NSW Waratahs v Rugby Victoria, live from Eric Tweedale Stadium, Sydney.

Moments to watch

• 39:16“Jones Hughes beats W and there's a good tackle just holding on gets the pass away nicely away comes good pops in kind.”
• 66:59“must strike crunch bind SET once again miri gets him clean recycle across the face it comes feed now the wraparound play is a good one Samani one four down that right hand touch line.”
• 88:44“Finds ground back the inside to Henry just caught from behind Victoria.”

The full match from Gloucester v Harlequins Round 2 of the Gallagher PREM 2026/27.

Moments to watch

• 15:37“Svin looked like he'd seen a really good opportunity just to push one down into a bit of open field, but Atinson does a brilliant job just covering across.”
• 43:42“So, um first and foremost, when we get the ball, we just got to treasure it more just to put a bit more stress onto Gloucester rather than couple of dull penalties.”
• 54:51“They've got a late sweeping player that comes from the wrong side and just makes all those Harley Quinn's defenders plant their feet which gets them the space to get into that wide channel.”

What is the state of play with Scotland with 1 year until the RWC 2027? What issues have been solved and what questions are still unanswered? Can Gregor Townsend defy the odds and take some scalps? And which 33 players will try to do it?

Moments to watch

• 0:05“I'm going to predict the squad as we pass the one-year milestone on the Rugby World Cup.”
• 3:19“I'm going for Seb Steven as well, who got himself into the squad.”
• 7:57“I've got no Duhan van der Merwe making the match day the sorry, not match day squad, the World Cup 33-man squad.”

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Moments to watch

• 0:03“Watched them in that European final and they got so dominated against Bordeaux.”

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Moments to watch

• 0:16“Designed at closing off space on the wider channels, forcing an attack that collision as well, but there's no doubt.”

Carrying a rugby ball like it's a tennis ball 🤯 – Gloucester v Harlequins – Gallagher PREM Round 2 - 2026/27

Moments to watch

• 0:00“In the meantime, will Joseph taking on Marley freeing the arms up freeing Anglefield.”

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Moments to watch

• 0:00“While rugby union will claim Mark Nangi to uh he's a union player going over to league and just completing it in a couple years, league has shaped him massively in the past 2 years.”

Brad Weber and George Harper Jnr discuss how great the 2026 National Provincial Championship has been on the latest Inside The Black Jersey; from the Quarter Final matchups and All Blacks donning their provincial jersey to how much the Tasman Mako love a wedding! Head to @AllBlacks to watch the full episode. ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC…

Moments to watch

• 0:36“Straight into the quarterfinals sort of knockout do or die footy because all of a sudden Northland or North Harbor who've been bloody good throughout the whole year have all of a sudden got a pretty tough knockout match.”
• 2:31“Uh I'm not sure you've seen them when they won the title a few years ago.”

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Moments to watch

• 0:11“He's the only guy who brings something different and I think maybe we need that.”