KEO News Wire, Author at KEO.co.za

Wade to pursue NFL career after rugby union retirement

Christian Wade will pursue a career in the NFL after retiring from rugby union at the age of 27 earlier this week.

Clermont still lead the way in Top 14, but Stade Francais remain on their heels after a late win over Montpellier.

Munster overturned a 14-point deficit to beat Glasgow Warriors thanks to Rory Scannell's monster penalty with the final play.

Akker van der Merwe and Tyler Paul crossed as the Sharks won their eighth Currie Cup, defeating defending champions Western Province.

Australia were soundly beaten by the All Blacks, but Michael Cheika saw positives with three Tests to come in Europe next month.

Beauden Barrett scored his sixth try in three Tests against Australia this year as the All Blacks completed a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.

Leon Fukofuka's extra-time try saw Auckland seal an amazing win over Canterbury to claim the Mitre 10 Cup title.

Zebre stunned Edinburgh, Scarlets denied Southern Kings and there was landmark win for Ulster in Pro14 on Friday.

Warren Gatland is in New Zealand following the death of his father, but may be back for Wales' match against Scotland in Cardiff.

Manu Tuilagi is back in the England fold and Owen Farrell has talked up his international team-mate.

We look ahead to the Bledisloe Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia with the help of Opta data.

Jerome Kaino will not be available until December after the Toulouse forward failed with an appeal against his five-match ban.

Ireland winger Keith Earls has admitted it is hard to imagine him playing anywhere else after extending his stay with Munster.

Rob Simmons will have a rare chance to impress from the start after being named as Adam Coleman's replacement against New Zealand.

Saturday's clash in Yokohama will see Damian McKenzie start for world champions New Zealand against rivals Australia.

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has discovered his punishment for the red card he received against Munster last weekend.