By Jared Smith With a tough Bunnings Heartland Championship campaign ahead, the prospect of conditioning-related injuries and with Covid still lurking around, Steelform Whanganui will run as deep as possible on their playing roster. New head coach Jason Hamlin has a squad of 28 players currently – 15 forwards and 13 backs

There is a common belief that if you are following one sport, you must deny others, especially when they exhibit similarities, as is the case with rugby and football. However, many people are fans of both because they understand that football and rugby offer enough differences to bring unique experiences

An outstanding first-half performance helped Ireland pick up their first series victory over New Zealand, winning 32-22 in Wellington on Saturday. All Blacks have now lost six home series: 1937 South Africa 1949 AUSTRALIA

Ireland has won an historic first match against the Māori All Blacks, halving their series just three days after creating history against the All Blacks. The midweek Irish side defeated the Māori All Blacks 30-24 in an open encounter in Wellington that belied the windy, slippery conditions, both sides crossing for

Ireland might be searching for an historic Test series victory over the All Blacks this weekend but the tourists would also love to break their duck against the Māori All Blacks on Tuesday night in the capital. There were signs of promise from Ireland in its 32-17 defeat to the Māori