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James Hook names dream team of opponents he's played against and it features just one Welshman and no Sam Warburton

The former Wales fly-half has named a XV of his toughest opponents ahead of his testimonial

Wales Online

Done deal: Why has NZ Rugby teamed up with Silver Lake?

What does New Zealand Rugby's deal with Silver Lake actually mean for the game? The Detail finds out.

Newsroom.co.nz

Brumbies battle back to join Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby semis

Canberra (AFP) - The ACT Brumbies kept Australian dreams alive Saturday with a huge second-half performance to down the Wellington Hurricanes and book a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth against the Auckland Blues.

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Blues and Chiefs book Super Rugby semi-final berths

Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) - The Auckland Blues overcame a nervous start and the Waikato Chiefs delivered a lesson in clinical finishing as both New Zealand teams emphatically booked Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berths on Saturday.

AFP

Today's rugby news as ex-Wales player becomes teacher after failing to land regional deal and England urged to pick Lions forward at centre

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Friday June 3

Wales Online

'Monumental moment': US equity firm takes stake in New Zealand's All Blacks

Wellington (AFP) - US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in New Zealand Rugby and its famed All Blacks on Thursday after provincial unions overwhelmingly endorsed the deal following years of wrangling.

AFP

New Zealand Rugby to sign commercial deal with Silver Lake

New Zealand Rugby has been given approval to sign a ground-breaking deal with private equity firm Silver Lake which will bring a cash windfall but which some observers fear may threaten the “special bond” between New Zealanders and the All Blacks national team

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US equity firm takes stake in New Zealand's All Blacks

Wellington (AFP) - US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in the famed All Blacks Thursday, after New Zealand Rugby overwhelmingly endorsed a contentious deal after years of wrangling.

AFP

US equity firm wins stake in New Zealand's All Blacks

Wellington (AFP) - US private equity firm Silver Lake on Thursday secured a NZ$200 million (US$134m) stake in the famed All Blacks, with New Zealand Rugby overwhelmingly endorsing the deal.

AFP

Bonnie Tyler among Welsh people recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Among those being honoured are poets, sportspeople, charity workers, Covid heroes and politicians.

The Independent UK

New Zealand Rugby faces crucial vote on $134mn US private equity deal

Wellington (AFP) - The fate of New Zealand Rugby's contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known on Thursday, when members vote at a special general meeting in Auckland.

AFP

Rob Kearney claims Leinster will hurt 'for a long time' after last-gasp Champions Cup loss

The Blues were beaten in the last moments by La Rochelle and their former great full-back believes Leo Cullen will now have to change selection strategy for this week's URC quarter-final

Irish Mirror

Ulster sign former All Blacks prop from Wasps

Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has agreed a one-year deal with the Kingspan Stadium club

Belfast Live

Reds hatch plan to shut down star Mo'unga

The Queensland Reds will be aiming to turn the tables on the Crusaders when the teams lock horns in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.

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Wales Online

What became of the only Welsh rugby team to reach the European Cup final

The trophy seems further away than ever from Welsh clutches

Irish Mirror

Jamison Gibson Park reveals how far his game has come as he takes centre stage

The Leinster and Ireland scrum-half is relishing this Champions Cup final after missing the 2019 decider under the two foreigners rule and last year's semi-final loss to Saturday's opponents La Rochelle through injury

AAP

Waratahs Super boost as Blues rest stars

The ladder-leading Blues have named a youthful team to play the NSW Waratahs as they gear up for the Super Rugby playoffs starting a week later.

AFP

Barrett drop-goal downs Brumbies, All Blacks skipper Cane injured

Sydney (AFP) - Beauden Barrett nailed a last-gasp drop-goal as the Auckland Blues edged ACT Brumbies in a top-of-the table Super Rugby clash on a weekend that saw All Blacks captain Sam Cane suffer a worrying knee injury.

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Wales Online

22million people watch All Blacks haka being confronted like never before

Sebastien Chabal's stare down has been dubbed by TikTokers as one of 'rugby's coldest moments'

AAP

Hurricanes roar to Super win over Waratahs

The Hurricanes have roared back with three second-half tries to steal a 22-18 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.

Newsroom.co.nz

Brent Impey: Drop the personal agendas and play to the whistle

After 10 years as a director and then chair of New Zealand Rugby, Brent Impey has stepped down. His reflections on his time at the helm are typically forthright. He talks to Newsroom.

Wales Online

Security alert turned into 'rugby's kindest moment' as video leaves 100 million people in awe

The famous clip sees Sonny Bill Williams give his winner's medal away to a 14-year-old fan

Wales Online

Most-watched Welsh national anthem ever seen by 5 million as Leigh Halfpenny in tears

Warren Gatland's team went on to secure the 2013 Six Nations championship, beating England 30-3

Wales Online

Saturday rugby headlines as Welsh regions and WRU issue joint statement amid fans' worry

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world today

AAP

Blues give Rebels Super Rugby lesson

The ladder-leading Blues have spanked Melbourne 71-28 in a Super Rugby Pacific horror show for the Rebels.

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