With all the different teams playing across the world doing media, it can be hard to keep on top of a lot of the stories coming out.
Rugby is filled with them across all levels of the game and whilst most are covered through some form of media, there are others that might have slipped off the radar as SMARTECH Super Rugby competitions and the final round of the Six Nations takes the spotlight.
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Wallabies and Western Force hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has turned hero off the field after rescuing a swimmer at Sydney's Coogee Beach.
Paenga-Amosa and the Force were based there ahead of last week's match against the Waratahs, when the hooker noticed a man struggling and leapt into action.
“It’s just what I do…. It makes no sense that I saved a man in the water when I can’t swim,” he joked on Carlo Tizzano’s YouTube channel.
“His knee was inverted so he couldn’t stand and he kept saying ‘help me’ and I was like ‘brother I don’t know what you’re saying.’
“I didn’t know what he was saying so I just helped him.
“…The fatherly instincts just kicked in with the dad bod.”
For the first time in its history, the 2025 Lions playing squad will be revealed in front of thousands of fans.
It will happen at Indigo in The O2 on May 8, where the squad and captain will be announced.
“The British & Irish Lions always aim to unite and inspire through extraordinary experiences and this event is no different,"
“Taking place at Indigo in The O2, this will be our biggest and most special squad announcement yet.
Norths Rugby Club have unveiled one of the biggest (literally!) signings of the Hospital Cup after recruiting former Wallaby Taqele Naiyaravoro.
Naiyaravoro recently played in the third division of France for Narbonne.
"It feels great to be coming back home to Australia and to be part of the Norths family,” Naiyaravoro said in a statement.
“I’m looking forward to getting back on the field and contributing to the club’s success. I’ve worked with Michael Bell before at both Parramatta Two Blues and West Harbour, and I know the kind of culture he builds. It was an easy decision to come on board.”
2024 RA Junior Men's Player of the Year Toby Macpherson has returned to the Brumbies after a stint with Toyota Verblitz.
Macpherson played twice for the club off the bench after joining on a short-term loan.
"Just wanted to firstly say a massive thank you for your support and continued support of Verblitz this season! I have loved my time in Japan learning about the amazing culture and spending time with our passionate fans over the last 5 months! I wish Verblitz the very best as they continue to move forward in season and continue to work hard," he said.
"However, I must return to the ACT Brumbies in Australia as per my loan to support them in their season! I look forward to watching and supporting Toyota this season and in the future."
