Leah Manning

On Saturday, November 3, 2024, England will play New Zealand in the opening match of the Autumn Nations Series, one of the most anticipated rugby matches in world rugby. Every All Blacks visit to headquarters is unique, from the famous Haka to their position in the world game, and this one is no exception. We cordially welcome you to experience the pinnacle of world-class hospitality while taking in heart-pounding excitement, intense competition, and unforgettable moments on the pitch. Whether you’re supporting the All Blacks or England, our hospitality packages guarantee that your experience at this rugby extravaganza will be nothing short of spectacular. Come to Allianz Stadium for an incredible day of sports, friendship, and top-notch dining. To participate in the Autumn Nations Series 2024, where rugby greatness and unmatched luxury collide, reserve your hospitality package right away. The team that faced Japan has undergone significant alterations; only three players are still

Cam Roigard felt the anxiety when he peered down on March 30. He told BBC Sport,  At first, I thought it was someone’s knee hitting mine it felt like a big stinger. However, I noticed that my kneecap was not in its proper position when I was on the ground. James Arscott of the Highlanders had tackled Roigard, who was in excellent form for the Hurricanes and the heir apparent to the All Black nine shirt. Roigard’s patella tendon was ruptured by a coincidence of torsion and tension, although their contact was not rare. Roigard continues, I knew it was pretty bad. Roigard, 23, was assumed to be New Zealand’s new first-choice scrum-half when All Black legend Aaron Smith retired following last year’s World Cup, new coach Scott Robertson got his feet under the table, and Roigard lit up the Super Rugby season. However, if you spend some time away from the setup, you risk disappearing quickly in a talent pool with such extraordinary depths. Roigard struggled with a prognosis of at least si

Graham Rowntree ‘s resignation as head coach has been confirmed by mutual consent between Munster Rugby and the IRFU today. Prior to being named Head Coach for the 2022–2023 season, Rowntree served as the Forwards Coach for three years after joining the team in 2019. Before managing a top-of-the-table finish in the previous season’s URC campaign, Rowntree guided Munster to the URC championship in his first season as head coach—the team’s first trophy in twelve years. “We would like to thank Graham for his passion and dedication to Munster Rugby over the past five years, and on behalf of Munster Rugby, I would like to wish him and his family the very best for the future,” stated Ian Flanagan, CEO of Munster Rugby. The change to the senior men’s coaching squad is with immediate effect, with Head of Rugby Operations Ian Costello taking over as Interim Head Coach. The hiring procedure for a permanent head coach will start right away. Flanagan went on Our focus will be on continuing to

the All Blacks defeated Japan 64-19 to begin their Northern tour At Nissan Stadium in Yokohama , Japan missed 22 first-half tackles and let up 43 points, therefore the winner was decided before halfway. With Japan bold and creative on attack and the All Blacks prone to mistakes, the game got off to a fast start. The hosts’ early territory was gifted by a Cam Roigard kick-out on the full and an incorrect lineout throw by Asafo Aumua. When halfback Shinobu Fujiwara’s wonderful inside pass drew in two defenders and sent winger Jone Naikabula racing 25m clear for his eighth international try in the eighth minute, Japan took the lead. Naikabula received his education at Auckland’s Kelston Boys’ High School. All Blacks vs Japan history Played: 6 Won: All Blacks 6, Japan 0 Last time: All Blacks 38, Japan 31, 29 October 2022, National Stadium, Tokyo Referee: Jordan Way (Australia) All Blacks 64 Japan 19 Northern Tour Yokohama’s After an outstanding first half blitz in which they sc

22-10 triumph against their Trans-Tasman opponents in Christchurch on Sunday, the Kangaroos took the first step towards overcoming the ghosts of their humiliating Pacific Championships loss from the previous year. Australia had its first in New Zealand since 2012 thanks to a double from winger Zac Lomax and a cool performance from Mitch Moses. They will face either the Kiwis or Tonga in the final on November 10. The Kangaroos crossed the line via Angus Crichton after an escort penalty on Matt Timoko in the fourth minute, but replays revealed the back-rower had lost possession of the ball during the grounding, and the try was smashed. The Kangaroos gained the lead in the 16th minute when Lindsay Collins scored his fourth try in his eighth Test match after receiving an inside ball from Moses and crashing between Keano Kini and Phoenix Crossland. When Shaun Johnson ran right and found Isaiah Papalii, who offloaded to Kini, the Kiwis rediscovered their rhythm. The fullback then got a f

In a one-off Test match in Yokohama on Saturday, Eddie Jones’ Japan was thrashed 64-19 by the All Blacks, who scored 10 tries in a resounding triumph. The game was the first of an All Blacks trip that would include games against France, Italy, England, and Ireland over the next few weeks. The opening goal was scored by Japan in the fifth minute when winger Jone Naikabula, who was born in Fiji, smashed in to land by the posts. Mark Tele’a stormed down the left flank and scored in the corner to give New Zealand the response. Damian McKenzie then converted to make it 14-7 after captain Patrick Tuipulotu resisted three tackles and bundled over the line. Japan quickly recovered, attacking from a line-out and causing holes in the defence before advancing. From a close-range ruck, Faulua Makisi smashed through a large opening. The Japan lock After collecting a fortunate bounce to burst away and run over the line, Warner Dearns believed he had put the home team back ahead, but the try was r

New Zealand vs Japan Rugby at International Stadium Yokohama Saturday 26th October 2024. The All Blacks have been selected to face Japan in the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama by head coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, assistant coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan, and Tamati Ellison. This Saturday’s match against Japan in Yokohama will mark Patrick Tuipulotu’s debut as captain of the All Blacks. With 179 Tests between them, Sam Cane and Anton Lienert-Brown’s vast experience will help him in his role as vice captain. With Pasilio Tosi making his first start at prop and loose forward Peter Lakai and outside back Ruben Love designated as impact players, two players will have the chance to make their All Blacks Test debuts. In 2024, halfback Cameron Roigard makes his All Blacks comeback, and Stephen Perofeta also makes his injury comeback to start as fullback. This will be Billy Proctor’s second cap at centre. Damian McKenzie will fini

Three players will not participate in the All Blacks ‘ upcoming test against Japan, which will be a blow to their already thin front line. Due to injuries, Dalton Papali’i (upper hamstring), Luke Jacobson (fractured thumb), and Ethan Blackadder (calf) will not be able to travel with the team on Thursday. This has given 21-year-old loose forward Peter Lakai of the Hurricanes and 23-year-old lock Josh Lord of the Chiefs and Taranaki an opportunity to join the team. Lakai might make his test debut in Yokohama on Saturday. While Blackadder and Papali’i began tests earlier in the season, they fell behind Wallace Sititi and Sam Cane in recent teams. Jacobson has started the previous three Rugby Championship matches and has come off the bench against Fiji in San Diego. All Blacks loose forward Ethan Blackadder Three players will miss the first Test due to injury, which is troubling for the All Blacks ahead of their tour to Japan and Europe. Dalton Papali’i, Luke Jacobson, and Ethan Bla

The four pools for the England 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup have been finalised. The scene for the exciting games in what is expected to be the biggest celebration of women’s rugby ever held worldwide, from August 22 to September 27, 2025. The World Rugby Women’s Rankings as of October 14 were used to divide the 16 qualified teams into four bands prior to the draw. The top four teams in Band 1—England, Canada, New Zealand, and France—prepopulated the first spot in each pool. In Pool A, hosts and presently top-ranked side in the Rugby World Cup Women’s Rankings, England, are paired with Australia, the United States, and Samoa. Canada, ranked second in the world, will play Scotland, Wales, and Fiji in Pool B. In Pool C, reigning champions New Zealand are joined by Spain, Japan, and Ireland. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 pools Pool A: England, Australia, USA, Samoa Pool B: Canada, Scotland, Wales, Fiji Pool C: New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Spain Pool D: France, Italy, South Afri

Jonathan Davies of Wales announced his retirement this morning, dominating rugby news. The 36-year-old, who just welcomed a child, made the decision to skip another season in order to devote more time to his family. After an incredible career that included two Lions trips, 209 Scarlets appearances, and 96 caps for Wales, he retires. He also played with Clermont Auvergne for two years in France. The 36-year-old decided to make the move a few months after finishing the previous season without a contract with the Scarlets. He said in a statement, “After taking time away from the game following the end of my last season with the Scarlets, I have come to the decision to call time on my professional rugby career.” News for The Daily Rugby “I have enjoyed a break and a summer at home with my family and been lucky enough to spend quality time with my newborn son, alongside my wife, as we embark on this new chapter together as parents,” he stated. Davies did acknowledge that he will unavoi

For the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match versus Japan and the Northern Tour, the All Blacks have made three injury-forced roster changes. Due to injuries, Luke Jacobson (fractured thumb), Dalton Papali’i (upper hamstring), and Ethan Blackadder (calf) will not be able to travel with the team on Thursday. This has made it possible for Josh Lord, a 23-year-old lock for the Chiefs and Taranaki, and Peter Lakai, a 21-year-old loose forward for the Hurricanes and Wellington, to join the team. “Ethan, Luke, and Dalton are quite disappointed by this, but we know they will be working hard to heal so they can be accessible as soon as possible. However, this gives some other players more opportunity. “We are thrilled to have Josh rejoin the team and to give Peter Lakai his opportunity to don the All Blacks jersey,” stated All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. News for The Daily Rugby In addition, seven members of the All Blacks XV squad will be travelling to Japan with the All Blacks as

A Johannesburg media organisation has stated, citing a copy of a business plan it has seen, that if a potential deal proceeds this week, Ackerley Sports organisation (ASG) will acquire the commercial rights to the Springboks rugby franchise. According to Business Day, which cited the documents, Ackerley would receive a 20% share in a newly established commercial rights firm and board power in exchange for US$75 million paid over four years. On October 17, the member unions of SA Rugby (SARU), which manages the current world champion Springboks squad, will vote on the proposal. According to the publication, Ackerley, which was founded last year by brothers Christopher and Ted Ackerley of Ackerley Partners LLC, would have three of the seven voting board seats in the new business in addition to having the authority to choose a chairperson. After eight years, it would be allowed to sell its interest. In a statement earlier this month, the SARU stated, “This entity will oversee sponsor

The greatest names in rugby have honoured Jonathan Davies after he announced his retirement on Sunday night. In order to spend more time with his family and start the next phase of his life, the 36-year-old has chosen not to play one more season. Following the announcement, several former teammates and rivals congratulated him on a fantastic career and sent their best wishes on social media. His career has been called “incredible” and “amazing” by people like Mike Phillips and George North, while All Blacks opponent Anton Lienert-Brown has called him “one heck of a player.” Best wishes for the upcoming chapter, friend. Simon Zebo of Ireland added: “It was a joy to play with and against you, my mate. “Class.” James Haskell, a former flanker for England, said: “What a fantastic colleague! What a profession. haven’t aged either. Among those who congratulated Davies were France’s Mathieu Bastareaud and Australia’s Matt Giteau. On Sunday evening, Davies made the announcement. with Rodne

Leinster defeated Munster and Ulster defeated Connacht in Irish Rugby’s first round of derby matches for the 2024–25 URC. Leinster came out firing in front of a record-breaking 83,000 spectators at Croke Park, crushing Munster in the first twenty minutes to win 26–12. Though they gave it their all to cut the gap, the Munster men were never in a realistic position to win the game. In Belfast, the game was deadlocked going into the last ten minutes until second row Josh Murphy’s crazy move, which involved hitting an Ulster player off the ball, gave the home team the advantage and a much-needed 32–27 bonus point victory. As usual this early in the season, Irish Rugby’s injury log is getting very long, with many starting players already ruled out of the November Internationals. This and form are taken into consideration when selecting the Irish 23 and squad that Andy Farrell may choose for his farewell tour before joining the British and Irish Lions. Porter continues to be the best loo

After the season, Julián Montoya will leave the Leicester Tigers. The captain of Argentina chose to join Pau despite receiving several offers. He consented to a three-year deal to join Pau. Montoya received a two-year offer from Bordeaux. Ignacio Calles presently resides in Pau. In the Rugby Championship of 2024, he teamed up with Montoya. Former Pumas Patricio Albacete, Lisandro Arbizu, Santiago Fernández, Juan Pablo Orlando, and Gonzalo Quesada have all called the club home. Each of the five represented Argentina in one or more Rugby World Cups. Out of the four Pumas, Montoya has 100 test caps at September, at Santa Fe, he got his 100th cap in a match against Australia. Currently holding 100 or more test caps each are Agustín Creevy, Nicolás Sánchez, and Pablo Matera, the other three Pumas. In 2014, Montoya made his Argentina debut. at a 65-09 victory over Los Teros at Paysandu, Uruguay, he received his first cap. The South American Championship included it. Montoya took Matías C

Heamasi Makasini, the rising star winger for the schoolboys, revealed his future contract with the NRL club Wests Tigers one day after playing for the Australian U18 rugby union team. The latest addition to the Tigers is a power wing with size, quickness, and a running style reminiscent of The Bus. He reminds me a little bit of Julian Savea. With three tries in two games, Makasini proved his value as Australia U18 overcame the finest of New Zealand. Although a rugby league contract was about to expire, many think he ought to have been disqualified from playing for the Australian U18 team. There is disagreement about the deal and no clear winner. But recent history indicates that turning away the youthful talent might not be the best course of action. Even though Joseph Sua’ali’i was a junior player for the Rabbitohs who had committed to the club in February of 2019, he was given the same chance to represent Australia in union. News for The Daily Rugby Rugby union is set to see Su

It’s true that the All Blacks are the All Blacks. One minute brilliant, the next depressing. Functioning mostly like a club team, with an elite few seemingly unaffected by the passage of time or the selector’s knife, they seem to be able to play for as long as they choose. The Black Ferns appear to be a ghost of the squad that won the previous Rugby World Cup; Australia just defeated our secondary school team, and Neil Barnes, the coach of Taranaki, has now railed against New Zealand Rugby (NZR). In an interview with The Platform, Barnes focused on the predicament of the defeated Tasman team rather than bragging about winning the Ranfurly Shield over the weekend. In addition to accusing NZR of ignoring the unions and competition that develop players for the top of the pyramid, he argued that the NPC season’s schedule was unjust and pointless. Barnes stated that although players at the All Black level have lots of downtime, a side like Tasman, who played three NPC games in eight da

Ahead of their northern trip, the All Blacks XV team for their games against Munster and Georgia has been announced. The 29-player group includes 10 capped All Blacks. Hoskins Sotutu, a standout loose forward for the Blues, has been picked after being left out of the All Blacks’ northern tour and Rugby Championship selections. Shaun Stevenson and Emoni Narawa, two Chiefs flyers who were also passed over by Scott Robertson and his coaching team this season, might have another opportunity to return to the All Blacks setting. The All Blacks XV choose to combine youth and experience in the forward pack, starting six-test lock Josh Lord and promising Hurricanes loose forward Peter Lakai. Taranaki and Blues hooker Ricky Riccitelli, who was also a star in the team’s championship-winning Super Rugby Pacific season, are noticeable omissions from the front row. Before playing Munster and Georgia in November, a select group of players from the All Blacks XV squad will go early to Japan with

The All Blacks team for the 2024 Northern Tour to Japan and Europe has been announced by head coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors. The 36-man Rugby Championship team has only one alteration from the Northern Tour roster: Cam Roigard, who is recovering from a knee injury he had during the Super Rugby season, presents the All Blacks coaches with a conundrum when it comes to choosing a halfback. We are thrilled to have Cam back in the mix after watching him play well for the Counties over the weekend. All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson stated, Nathan Hotham will be included in the All Blacks XV squad to be announced tomorrow, where he will be able to gain some valuable playing time. Fellow halfbacks Cortez Ratima and TJ Perenara showed during the Rugby Championship that they deserve their spots in the squad. “This Northern Tour presents an exciting challenge that will enable us to keep improving and developing a rugby style that creates opportunities amidst some very competit

Thanks to their victory over Taranaki earlier in the season, Wellington secured the top spot on the Bunnings NPC ladder, finishing with 40 points following the last round of play. Taranaki’s 42-29 victory in Nelson ended Tasman’s tenure as the Ranfurly Shield holder, which was consoling. Although Tasman and Bay of Plenty shared 38 points at the end, Tasman’s victory over BOP earlier in the season earned it a home quarterfinal, just like Wellington’s did. Counties Manukau will be played by Wellington, Waikato by Taranaki, Canterbury by Tasman, and Hawke’s Bay by Bay of Plenty. In the round, all of the New Zealanders were noticeable. Ethan de Groot gave Southland’s scrum extra strength during its thrilling victory over North Harbour. Counties Manukau welcomed back halfback Cameron Roigard to Massey University with immediate impact, as he scored two tries and assisted on another two. Additionally, he witnessed All Blacks teammate and flanker Dalton Papali’i go for a long-distance try,

In 2024, Emiliano Boffelli will be absent from every test match for Argentina. The fullback/wing is sidelined for the season and could not return to action until March 2025. This implies that in 2024, he won’t play for Los Pumas at all. The 2023–2024 United Rugby Championship (URC) season ended early for Boffelli with Edinburgh. After recovering, he participated in a preseason game against Gloucester, however he was left off the squad for the 2024–2025 season’s opening round matchup against Leinster. In 2022, he was named Edinburgh’s Player of the Year. Boffelli has participated in URC, Top 14, and Super Rugby. Boffelli is a consistent starter for Argentina’s first-team squad. Rosarino, 29, has made 59 appearances for Argentina. Argentina’s starting wingers for the Rugby World Cup 2023 were him and Mateo Carreras. The starting fullback was Juan Cruz Mallía. In 2017, Boffelli made his debut on a test. World Rugby put him up as a nominee for the Breakout Player of the Year title. He