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2022
'It was a massive move. He's got that offload game akin to Sonny Bill Williams'
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s transfer to union was discussed on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
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Mar 9th 2022, 12:01 PM
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'Freak of nature' Sonny Bill Williams 'best athlete I've coached,' says ex-All Blacks boss Hansen
The cross-code superstar returns to Australian rugby league this weekend.
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Sep 4th 2020, 8:58 AM
Cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams confirms return to NRL's Roosters
The two-time World Cup-winning former All Black is returning to Sydney.
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Jul 29th 2020, 7:45 AM
All Blacks scotch Sonny Bill injury rumours
Social media in New Zealand has been abuzz with reports that the centre was heading home.
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Sep 15th 2019, 11:06 AM
Sonny Bill Williams tweets forceful response to insist he's not under pressure
He’s not rattled at all.
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Aug 1st 2019, 8:39 AM
Sonny Bill Williams ends speculation over NRL return, and targets 2019 World Cup
‘I can’t believe these kinds of rumours still float around.’
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Aug 24th 2018, 10:20 AM
Hansen defends under-fire Sonny Bill Williams after calls to drop the centre
Simple – ‘He is playing well.’
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Oct 17th 2017, 8:25 AM
All Blacks cleared of misconduct over Sonny Bill Williams head knock
New Zealand were not guilty of a “deliberate failure” to deal with Sonny Bill Williams’ blows to the head, according to SANZAAR.
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Aug 24th 2017, 10:46 AM
All Blacks cleared of misconduct over Sonny Bill Williams head knock
New Zealand were not guilty of a “deliberate failure” to deal with Sonny Bill Williams’ blows to the head, according to SANZAAR.
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Aug 24th 2017, 9:52 AM
Sonny Bill cleared to face Australia as NZ win appeal claiming 'game of 3 halves' should count in ban
40 minutes against Counties Manukau and 40 minutes against Taranaki now counts as the fourth match in SBW’s suspension.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 3:03 PM
'I don’t think he intentionally led with his shoulder': Apology accepted and Watson moving on from hard SBW hit
Hard, but not the hardest hit the 23-year-old has suffered.
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Jul 7th 2017, 10:29 AM
Sonny Bill Williams to face judicial hearing over shoulder charge tomorrow
The All Blacks centre saw red in the second Test earlier.
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Jul 1st 2017, 1:51 PM
'The tackle of a man who still hasn't got the violent stupidity of rugby league out of his system'
The Kiwi media have the knives out for SBW and rugby league after their first red card since 1967.
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Jul 1st 2017, 12:25 PM
'He’s a monster' - Sonny Bill Williams shows his All Black class against Lions
The Blues centre was in superb form against the tourists at Eden Park.
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Jun 7th 2017, 10:00 PM
Fasting for Ramadan, Sonny Bill Williams hungry to bring down the Lions
The Blues centre has recovered from a knee issue to start at inside centre tomorrow.
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Jun 6th 2017, 6:30 AM
Blues name eight All Blacks in team to face the Lions in Auckland
Sonny Bill Williams has been pencilled into the XV for Wednesday’s game.
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Jun 5th 2017, 3:54 AM
Sonny Bill permitted to wear Blues jersey without two sponsors, no change if he wears an All Black shirt
New Zealand Rugby will allow changes to accommodate SBW’s conscientious objection.
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Apr 12th 2017, 11:27 AM
Sonny Bill set for first 15s appearance since 2015 World Cup final
He hasn’t played since tearing his Achilles tendon on sevens duty during the Rio Olympics.
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Apr 6th 2017, 10:26 AM
Inside Mount Albert Grammar, the national champions and SBW's old school
We visited the Auckland school to hear about their focus on culture and tactical knowledge.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 10:00 PM
We'll Leave It There So: McGregor camp deny injury, Sexton and Payne picked and today's sport
Elsewhere, Carl Frampton nears massive rematch deal, Ireland launch new rugby jersey and Brive fly-half gets 14-week ban for eye gouging.
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Sep 22nd 2016, 8:21 PM
Sonny Bill Williams to miss All Blacks' Tests against Ireland
The code-hopping star has been ruled out for six to nine months.
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Aug 10th 2016, 4:07 PM
Rio will be a family affair for Sonny Bill Williams as New Zealand announce sevens squads
Liam Messam is the big name missing.
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Jul 3rd 2016, 4:06 PM
World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams switches to rugby sevens ahead of Olympics
The All Black has been named in the squad for the upcoming World Series event.
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Jan 25th 2016, 10:37 AM
Only Ma'a Nonu could get away with wearing this vest... and THOSE SHORTS
He never goes out of style.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 1:34 PM
'One gesture of generosity deserves another' - SBW presented with RWC winners' medal
The All Black had given his original to a young fan shortly after yesterday’s final.
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Nov 1st 2015, 8:43 PM
Now there's video footage of that brilliant moment between Sonny Bill and the young fan
Williams gave away World Cup medal to young fan who was tackled by security.
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Oct 31st 2015, 10:32 PM
Sonny Bill Williams in New Zealand 7s squad for Rio Olympics season
Liam Messam, Akira Ioane and Ardie Savea are also among an enviable squad.
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Aug 19th 2015, 9:51 AM
Analysis: Sonny Bill Williams serves reminder of offloading X-factor
The 29-year-old centre was in impressive form against Argentina last weekend.
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Jul 21st 2015, 6:35 PM
Smith smashed by SBW, but Hurricane skill helps them underline title credentials
An out-of-this-world offload helped the ‘Canes bounce back from a 13 – 0 deficit.
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Jun 13th 2015, 10:56 AM
SBW at the Sportsground and Connacht's other European knock-outs
We take a trip down memory lane to recall the westerners’ past efforts in the Challenge Cup.
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Apr 1st 2015, 1:31 PM
Sonny Bill Williams and Quade Cooper get approval to fight again
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen gave his blessing for SBW to fight, while Cooper got sign-off from the ARU.
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Dec 19th 2014, 4:02 PM
Offload king Sonny Bill Williams made his union comeback this morning
The 29-year-old replaced Connacht-bound Bundee Aki in the second half of Counties Manukau’s ITM Cup clash.
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Oct 8th 2014, 3:10 PM
Sonny Bill Williams teams up with Tana Umaga as he plots World Cup comeback
The dual star will play with Counties Manukau and is expected to join up with the Chiefs next year.
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Jun 15th 2014, 10:37 PM
Sonny Bill Williams facing month-long ban after shoulder charge
The former All Blacks centre will be banned for three games if he pleads guilty.
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Mar 8th 2014, 6:30 AM
'Rude' SBW stripped of boxing titles
First Vitali, now this. What is boxing coming to?
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Dec 17th 2013, 10:01 AM
'Sit on the fence, brother': SBW talks union v league, benching 160(ish) and being the best
The former All Black speaks about the difficulties in adapting to a change of sport.
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Dec 2nd 2013, 5:21 PM
Sonny Bill Williams won't make rugby union comeback next year
Williams had been tipped to rejoin the All Blacks ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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Oct 11th 2013, 9:49 AM
Here he goes again: Sonny Bill Williams to fight 'White Buffalo' in November
This is the most upright photo we could find of Francois Botha.
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Aug 18th 2012, 12:58 PM