Rugby Unwrapped: Where is rugby’s LeBron James? (WATCH)

In the third part of a full and frank discussion about the state of rugby in New Zealand, Scotty Stevenson and a panel of insiders discuss how best to grow and promote the game. This content has been made possible by the support of The Spinoff Members. If you can, please consider donating here.  Find … Read more

Pacific players dominate rugby. So why still can’t they stay and play at home?

Nearly a quarter of players at the last Rugby World Cup were of Pacific Island descent. But, 23 years since the game turned professional, players born in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga still have to leave home to make a living from the sport. For Insight, RNZ Pacific’s Sports Editor Vinnie Wylie asks whether a Pacific Super Rugby … Read more