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Richie Mo’unga keen to join Anzac Team for Lions clash in Adelaide

Former All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga has confirmed he is "very interested" in playing for an Anzac team set to face the British and...

Filimone stars as Highlanders down Drua to climb Super Rugby ladder

Debutant winger Taniela Filimone scored two early tries to lead the Highlanders to a 43-20 win over Fijian Drua, snapping a winless streak and...

Blues dominate Moana Pasifika

The Blues maintained their perfect record over Moana Pasifika with a commanding 36-17 win at Eden Park, securing their third victory of the Super...

Waratahs topple Chiefs to end 9-year losing streak

The Waratahs pulled off a 21–14 upset over the Chiefs in Sydney, ending a nearly nine-year losing streak and shaking up the Super Rugby...

Crusaders edge Hurricanes 24-31 to top Super Rugby table

The Crusaders defeated the Hurricanes 24-31 in a tense clash at Sky Stadium in Wellington, moving temporarily to the top of the Super Rugby...

Barrett’s boot seals nail-biting 19-18 win as Blues edge Hurricanes

The Blues clinched a vital 19-18 victory over the Hurricanes in a tightly contested match, thanks largely to Beauden Barrett’s 16-point performance against his...

Crusaders rebound with commanding win over Drua in Suva

The Crusaders responded to their drubbing by Moana Pasifika last week emphatically with a 14-31 win over Fijian Drua, marking their first Super Rugby...

Chiefs surge past reds to reclaim top spot

The Chiefs reclaimed the top spot on the Super Rugby ladder with a gritty 27–15 win over the Reds in Hamilton, showcasing their championship...

Blues bolstered by return of key players ahead of Hurricanes clash

The Blues are set to welcome back several key players from injury for their pivotal Super Rugby Pacific home match against the Hurricanes on...

Moana Pasifika stun Crusaders

Moana Pasifika delivered a commanding 29-45 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch, showcasing an 80-minute performance that blended powerful defense, strategic kicking, and relentless...

Brumbies subdue Highlanders in Canberra

The ACT Brumbies delivered a commanding performance to beat the Highlanders 34-27 in their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal at GIO Stadium, maintaining their perfect...

Hurricanes roar to life with dominant 57-12 win over Waratahs

The Hurricanes stormed back into form with a commanding 57-12 win over the New South Wales Waratahs in Wellington. Despite an early lead by the...

Lions consider early release of French-based players for Australia tour

The British and Irish Lions are exploring negotiations with top French clubs to secure the early release of players, including Blair Kinghorn, Jack Willis,...

All Blacks legend Alex “Grizz” Wyllie passes away

Former All Black loose forward and coach Alex "Grizz" Wyllie has died at the age of 80 in Picton. Known as one of the toughest...

Blues collapse against Crusaders puts title defense in jeopardy

The Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defense continues to unravel after a crushing defeat to the Crusaders at Eden Park, marking their fifth loss...

Scrappy second half sees Highlanders fall to Reds

The Highlanders suffered a disappointing 23-29 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium, despite leading at halftime after an impressive first-half performance. A lackluster...

Chiefs survive Moana Pasifika comeback

The Chiefs powered to a commanding 7-43 halftime lead with a dominant first-half performance, highlighted by tries from Bradley Slater, Shaun Stevenson, Xavier Roe,...

Crusaders International Academy partners with Seattle-based marketing agency

The Crusaders International Academy has announced a strategic partnership with Madak, a Seattle-based marketing agency specialising in business strategy and brand development. The collaboration aims...

Blues eye redemption against Crusaders at Eden Park

Following a narrow one-point loss to the Chiefs the Blues return home to face long-time rivals the Crusaders, at Eden Park on Saturday. Despite sitting...

France take Six Nations title with record-breaking win over Scotland

France secured the Six Nations championship in emphatic style, overpowering Scotland in Paris and setting a new tournament record with 30 tries across their...

England crush Wales in Six Nations

England delivered a record-breaking Six Nations victory over a hapless Wales, winning 10 tries to two in a dominant 14-68 performance at the Principality...

Chiefs edge Blues 32-31 in nail-biting thriller

In a dramatic Super Rugby showdown, the Chiefs held off a fierce late charge from the Blues to secure a gripping 32-31 victory. The match...

Rocky Elsom sentenced to two years in French court

Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom has been sentenced to two years in prison by a French court for misusing corporate funds during his...

Crusaders overpower Western Force 55-33

The Crusaders secured a commanding 55-33 win over the Western Force in Christchurch, with winger Macca Springer stealing the spotlight by equaling the single-game...

Hurricanes edge Highlanders 18-20 in Dunedin

The Hurricanes secured a tense 18-20 win over the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium, holding off relentless late pressure and a missed drop goal...

France crush Ireland to take control of Six Nations title race

France stormed to a dominant 27-42 victory over Ireland in Dublin, ending the home side's Grand Slam hopes and seizing control of the Six...

Scotland edge Wales in frenetic Six Nations clash

Scotland secured a close 35-29 victory over Wales in the Six Nations at Murrayfield, marking their third consecutive win over the Welsh for the...

Miracle Faiilagi hat-trick stuns Hurricanes in Moana Pasifika’s first win of the season

A stunning hat-trick from Samoan flanker Miracle Faiilagi secured Moana Pasifika a shock victory over the Hurricanes at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday, marking...

Fijian Drua stun Chiefs with second-half comeback

Fijian Drua pulled off a stunning 28-24 upset over the previously unbeaten Chiefs in Lautoka, rallying from a 12-6 halftime deficit. No.8 Meli Derenalagi briefly...

Blues in crisis after last-minute Brumbies defeat

The Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defense is in serious jeopardy after a shock 21-20 loss to the Brumbies at Eden Park, leaving them...

Sotutu suspended for three weeks after dangerous tackle

Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has been handed a three-week suspension following a dangerous tackle on Hurricanes’ Peter Lakai during their weekend victory. The red-card...

Blues secure first win

After two winless rounds, the Blues finally got on the board in the Super Rugby Pacific season with a hard-fought 29-33 victory over the...

Chiefs overpower Brumbies in high-scoring Super Rugby clash

The Chiefs maintained their perfect start to the Super Rugby Pacific season with a commanding 49-34 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Hamilton. Locked at...

Highlanders Edge Moana Pasifika 32-19

The Highlanders survived a late surge from Moana Pasifika to clinch a thrilling 31-29 win in Albany. Nathan Hastie opened the scoring with a stunning...

All Black Caleb Clarke pleads guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop

All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop in connection with a 2024 motorbike incident in Auckland,...

6 Nations: France dominate Italy with record-breaking 11-try victory in Rome

France reignited their Six Nations title hopes with a commanding 73-24 win over Italy at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, marking their highest-ever score in the...

England end Scotland’s Calcutta Cup streak as Russell’s late kick misses

England kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a narrow 16-15 victory over Scotland, ending their rivals’ recent dominance in the Calcutta Cup...

Ireland edges Wales to secure Triple Crown

Ireland secured their 14th Triple Crown and kept their Grand Slam hopes alive with a hard-fought 18-27 victory over a resurgent Wales in Cardiff. Despite...

Gritty Highlanders stun Blues

Despite being reduced to 13 men and losing their props, the Highlanders pulled off a stunning 29-21 upset win over the Blues in Dunedin. Fullback...

Hurricanes clinch win over Fijian Drua

The Hurricanes secured a 38-34 win over the Fijian Drua in Napier by weathering a dramatic late onslaught and capitalising on key errors by...

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