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Chiefs overpower Crusaders 49-24 with second-half surge

The Chiefs delivered a dominant second-half performance to defeat the Crusaders 49-24 at FMG Stadium Waikato, breaking away with a two-try blitz from Leroy...

Cheika linked to Wallabies coaching return

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been spotted meeting Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh in Sydney, fuelling speculation about his potential return to...

Leon MacDonald set for coaching return with Western Force

Leon MacDonald is poised to take on his first coaching role since unexpectedly leaving the All Blacks last August due to differences with head...

Chiefs dominate second half to avenge Grand Final loss against Blues

The Chiefs secured a hard-fought 25-14 victory over the Blues at Eden Park, avenging last year’s grand final defeat. All Black Damian McKenzie starred with...

Waratahs edge Highlanders 37-36 in last-play thriller

The Waratahs secured a dramatic 37-36 victory over the Highlanders in Sydney, with prop Siosifa Amone scoring the match-winning try on the final play,...

Crusaders edge Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific 2025 opener

The Crusaders launched their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a statement 33-25 victory over the Hurricanes in a high-octane clash in Christchurch. Despite an...

Gatland departs as Wales coach after record 14th straight loss

Warren Gatland's second tenure as Wales head coach has ended by mutual agreement following a record-extending 14th consecutive defeat in the Six Nations against...

NZR takes legal action against INEOS over sponsorship agreement breach

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced legal action against petrochemical giant INEOS, accusing the company of breaching its six-year sponsorship agreement by failing to...

6 Nations: Ireland crush Scotland to keep Grand Slam hopes alive

Ireland stormed past a lackluster Scotland at Murrayfield, securing their 11th consecutive victory over their hosts with a dominant 18-32 win. The visitors raced into...

England stun France with last-minute try

England secured a dramatic 26-25 victory over Six Nations favourites France as Elliot Daly's last-minute try, set up by Fin Smith’s slick pass, sealed...

6 Nations: Italy punishes error-prone Wales in historic victory

Ange Capuozzo’s stunning finish set Italy on course for a deserved 22-15 victory over Wales at Stadio Olimpico, extending the visitors' record losing streak...

Ireland overcome england with second-half surge to begin Six Nations title defense

Ireland launched their bid for a third consecutive Six Nations title with a hard-fought 27-22 bonus-point victory over England in Dublin, overcoming a sluggish...

Scotland edge Italy in Six Nations

Scotland began their Six Nations campaign with a tense 31-19 victory over Italy at Murrayfield, thanks to a hat-trick from centre Huw Jones. Gregor Townsend’s...

Dupont dazzles as France humiliate Wales in record Six Nations win

Antoine Dupont orchestrated a dominant French performance in Paris, inspiring a crushing 43-0 win over a hapless Wales in their Six Nations opener. The home...

Sam Prendergast to start at fly-half for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England

Ireland has named 21-year-old Leinster fly-half Sam Prendergast to start against England in their opening Six Nations match on Saturday, with interim head coach...

Chiefs confirm Sititi out for 2025 season following knee surgery

Gallagher Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi faces an extended recovery after undergoing successful meniscus surgery on his right knee. The 22-year-old, who had a standout...

Blues and Chiefs set for blockbuster Super Rugby Pacific opener

The Blues and Chiefs are preparing for the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season with a rematch of last year’s grand final at...

Chiefs face uncertainty as Sititi and Stevenson miss start of Super Rugby season

The Chiefs are bracing for the potential loss of star number eight Wallace Sititi for the entire Super Rugby Pacific season due to a...

Businessman Charles Gibbon acquires shares in Highlanders

Charles Gibbon, a prominent businessman and investor, has officially become a shareholder in the Highlanders. Known for his early investment in the successful Australian software...

Manu Samoa coach Mahonri Schwalger resigns amid sexual misconduct charge

Manu Samoa head coach Mahonri Schwalger has officially stepped down following his suspension over charges of sexual misconduct involving a minor. In September 2024 he...

Former NZ rugby player jailed for 2017 gang rape in France

Three former rugby players from French side Grenoble have been sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prison for the gang rape of a...

Body found in search for missing former England rugby player

Northumbria Police have confirmed the discovery of a body believed to be former England rugby player Tom Voyce, 43, after his car was swept...

Former England rugby player Tom Voyce feared dead in storm

Former England rugby international Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have tragically died after his car was swept away while attempting to cross a...

Former All Black to join Queensland Reds

One-Test All Black prop Aidan Ross has signed with the Queensland Reds but will complete one more season with the Chiefs in New Zealand...

Six Nations rebrand draws backlash as fans criticise new ‘woke’ logo

The Six Nations rugby tournament has unveiled a rebranded logo ahead of the 2025 competition, sparking widespread backlash among fans who have labelled the...

Ireland edge past Wallabies

Ireland bid farewell to head coach Andy Farrell ahead of his secondment to the British and Irish Lions with a hard-fought 22-19 victory over...

British rugby stars join concussion lawsuit

Former British and Irish Lions Lee Byrne and Phil Greening are among 390 rugby union players suing World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU),...

Sonny Bill appointed pro-Chancellor of new Malaysian university

Rugby and league legend Sonny Bill Williams has announced a surprising career pivot, becoming the inaugural Pro-Chancellor of Albukhary International University (AIU). Once a school...

Scots end Autumn Series with commanding win over Wallabies

Scotland capped their Autumn Nations Series with a dominant 27-13 victory over Australia at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, scoring three second-half tries. After trailing early to...

All Blacks struggle in 29-11 win over Italy

In a scrappy 29-11 victory over Italy in Turin, the All Blacks ended their 2024 campaign with lingering questions about their consistency and execution. Despite...

Springboks dominate as Wales suffer 12th consecutive loss

South Africa delivered a commanding performance to defeat a young and outmatched Wales team, extending the hosts' winless streak to 12 games. Early tries from...

Black Ferns assistant coach Mike Delany resigns ahead of 2025 World Cup

Black Ferns assistant coach Mike Delany has stepped down following a season of mixed results, citing personal and professional reasons ahead of the 2025...

Gatland determined to stay as Wales coach despite record losing streak

Warren Gatland has reaffirmed his commitment to remain as Wales head coach despite overseeing a record 11 consecutive Test defeats, with the team on...

Wales suffer record defeat against Wallabies

Wales suffered a humiliating record-breaking loss to Australia in Cardiff, marking their 11th consecutive defeat and the worst result in their 143-year rugby history. Despite...

France 30 – 29 All Blacks

France extended their winning streak over the All Blacks to three games in a tightly match in Paris. Despite early dominance from Scott Robertson's All...

Injury-hit All Blacks reveal revised line-up for Paris showdown against France

The All Blacks have announced a reshuffled line-up for their crucial clash against France in Paris this weekend forced by a string of injuries...

Gatland faces pivotal week in bid to reverse Wales’ worst losing streak

Wales rugby union head coach Warren Gatland is under intense pressure to secure a win against Australia this Sunday, facing what some call the...

Fiji beats Wales in Cardiff as host’s losing streak reaches 10 matches

Caleb Muntz scored 19 points, leading Fiji to a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff, extending the hosts' losing streak to ten games. Muntz contributed...

Wallabies stun England with last-minute win

England’s autumn campaign took a disappointing turn as they were edged out by Australia in a dramatic 42-37 defeat at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. England initially...

All Blacks end Ireland’s three-year home winning streak

Ireland's home winning streak came to an end as New Zealand defeated them 21-13 in a highly anticipated Autumn Nations Series match. Despite Ireland’s determined...

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