With so many players and clubs doing media each day, 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 Super Rugby Pacific.
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The Western Force have made a clear statement of intent as they eye off Brumbies half Nic White.
White remains unsigned beyond 2023 and with Ryan Lonergan stepping up in the nation's capital, the incumbent Wallaby has attracted some interest in Australia and overseas.
“Discussions with Nic White are still progressing," the Force said in a statement on Wednesday (via AAP).
"Nothing is confirmed as the focus remains on this Saturday's match and the current playing group for the remaining five games of the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
"White is a player the Western Force would be interested in bolstering international experience and on-field leadership within the Western Force squad."
In the modern game, there has never been a time when stats have been richer and more available to clubs, coaches and fans.
As data continued to develop, take a look at some of the more interesting and unique stats heading into round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific, courtesy of Opta.
- The Crusaders have dominated past match-ups with the Force, undefeated in their last six matches at home, not conceding over 24 points in any of those victories.
- The hosts haven't lost back-to-back Super games since 2018
- As for the Force, they will be looking for back-to-back wins over NZ sides for the first time since 2014
- The Reds have won the last four games against the Waratahs after only one win in their previous 13 encounters
- The Reds have conceded 40 offensive penalties in 2023, the most of any Super Rugby team
- Dave Porecki has made 17 tackles per 80 minutes in 2023, the most by a player who has played at least 300 minutes
- The Rebels have won their last two against Australian teams, which was as many as their 11 matches prior
- The Brumbies have conceded only eight penalties in the final 10 minutes of games in 2023, the best record in the competition
London Irish players have finally been paid after a an eleventh-hour intervention by owner Mick Crossan averted the threat of squad members submitting breach-of-contract letters to the club.
Players and staff were told at the end of last week that wages would be late but were expected to arrive on Monday, only for a further delay to take place.
Crossan has been seeking investment with the club saddled by debts of more than £30m.
“The RFU has contacted London Irish to seek reassurance that staff and players will receive wages imminently,” read a statement from RFU.
Queensland powerhouse Brothers will honour a pair of legends as they unveil the Tony Shaw-Paul McLean Hill
This facility will be officially unveiled at Brothers' home game at Crosby Park this coming Saturday (6 May) against GPS, with naming rights to be transferred to the under-construction stand when completed.
“We have been planning to name the new grandstand in the to-be-redeveloped venue after Shawry and Paul, but as this has been temporarily put on hold as the State Government and Brisbane City Council deliberate over the final composition of the broader Breakfast Creek Sports Precinct, we decided it was important to honour two of our club’s greatest legends in the immediate term,” President of Brothers Rugby Club, Geoff Rodgers, said.
“When the redevelopment does proceed, we will transfer the name to the “Tony Shaw-Paul McLean Stand” to forever recognise both their most significant contributions to our wonderful club
Former All Blacks and Western Force mentor John Mitchell will leave his position as defence coach for Japan's men's team after the Rugby World Cup to take over as head coach of England's women's team.
England's Rugby Football Union announced the upcoming arrival of Mitchell on Thursday.
Mitchell succeeds Simon Middleton, whose trophy-laden eight-year spell ended with another women's Six Nations Grand Slam last weekend.
“The Red Roses have set an incredible standard and foundation for women’s rugby, being the most successful team in the Six Nations, which is a tremendous achievement, and we now have the opportunity to build on this, mature in key areas and become a truly champion side that can rightfully contest for the World Cup in 2025,” Mitchell said on the announcement of his appointment.
Speaking of the Red Roses, there were remarkable scenes as they celebrated their Six Nations triumphs.
58,498 packed into Twickenham to break the World Record for the third time in the space of nine months.
The English came away with the title after a 38-33 win over France, celebrating in style
