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Lomax commits to NZ Rugby until 2029
All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has extended his commitment to New Zealand Rugby, the Hurricanes and Tasman through the end of 2029, ensuring he...
Moana Pasifika owes more than $8m as liquidators assess collapse
Moana Pasifika entered liquidation owing an estimated $8.2 million to creditors, according to the first report from liquidators, with around $4.3 million owed to...
Hawaii rescue plan emerges for Moana Pasifika
A consortium led by a Los Angeles-based tech multimillionaire of Pasifika heritage is exploring a proposal to save Moana Pasifika by relocating the Super...
Crusaders keep home finals dream alive with Hurricanes rout
The Crusaders strengthened their push for a home Super Rugby qualifying final with a dominant 47-14 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch, extending their...
Hurricanes rest stars ahead of Crusaders clash
The table-topping Hurricanes have made sweeping changes for Friday night’s regular season finale against the Crusaders in Christchurch after securing first place with last...
Sevu Reece to reaches 100-game milestone as Crusaders chase home final
The Crusaders will host competition leaders the Hurricanes in a sold-out clash on Friday night with a home qualifying final still on the line,...
Crusaders confirm Rob Penney exit as Scott Hansen named successor
The Crusaders have confirmed head coach Rob Penney will step down at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with former assistant...
Peters hints at positive outcome for Moana Pasifika amid liquidation uncertainty
NZ First leader Winston Peters has suggested there may still be hope for Moana Pasifika despite the franchise’s holding company entering liquidation, hinting to...
Hurricanes clinch top spot with dominant Highlanders win
The Hurricanes secured top place in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific regular season with a commanding 45-28 win over the Highlanders in Wellington, guaranteeing...
Havili guides Crusaders to thrilling win over Chiefs
The Crusaders have locked in a Super Rugby finals berth and strengthened their chances of hosting a qualifying final after edging the Chiefs 36-32...
Chiefs set for Crusaders clash as fans told to smuggle cowbells
The Chiefs have largely retained the same lineup for Friday night’s blockbuster against the Crusaders in Christchurch, with Damian McKenzie ruled out through concussion...
NZ Rugby and Touch NZ unite to boost participation
Touch New Zealand and New Zealand Rugby have announced a major partnership aimed at strengthening participation in both touch and traditional rugby by creating...
Scottish rugby great Scott Hastings dies aged 61
Scott Hastings, regarded as one of Scotland’s finest rugby union players, has died at the age of 61 following complications linked to cancer treatment. Hastings,...
Hurricanes edge closer to Minor Premiership after crushing Blues
The Hurricanes tightened their grip on top spot in Super Rugby Pacific with a commanding 47-24 victory over the Blues at Eden Park, extending...
Chiefs crush Highlanders to stay in top spot hunt
The Chiefs powered to a commanding 42-12 win over the Highlanders to keep their Super Rugby minor premiership hopes alive, climbing level with the...
Springbok prop given 18-month doping ban
South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been handed an 18-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA, a sanction expected to rule...
Ex-Georgia rugby captain hit with 11-year ban in doping scandal
Former Georgia rugby captain Merab Sharikadze has been banned from the sport for 11 years after a World Anti-Doping Agency and World Rugby investigation...
Henry joins All Blacks selectors
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has been added to Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching group as a selector. Henry, who guided New Zealand...
Moorby scores four as Hurricanes dispatch Moana Pasifika
Hurricanes winger Josh Moorby produced a dominant display with four tries in a commanding 50-17 Super Rugby Pacific victory over Moana Pasifika at a...
Highlanders punish error-plagued Waratahs
The Highlanders claimed a crucial 31-26 victory over the NSW Waratahs in Dunedin, capitalising on ill-discipline and defensive lapses to hand the Australians a...
Chiefs beat Reds as controversial calls hurt Queensland’s finals push
The Queensland Reds’ hopes of hosting a Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final suffered a major setback after a 21-31 defeat to the Chiefs at...
Crusaders overpower Blues
The Crusaders maintained their unbeaten record at One NZ Stadium with a 36-20 victory over the Blues, with Leicester Fainga'anuku starring in a dominant...
Steve Lancaster confirmed as NZR CEO
New Zealand Rugby has appointed Steve Lancaster as its new chief executive after six months in the interim role. NZR chair David Kirk said Lancaster...
England women’s star slams smaller rugby ball trial
Zoe Harrison has criticised World Rugby’s decision to introduce smaller balls for this year’s women’s WXV Global Series, calling it “the worst decision someone...
Drua claim first win over Highlanders
The Fijian Drua have kept their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive after securing a historic first-ever victory over the Highlanders with a 24-14...
Hurricanes edge Crusaders to claim top spot
The Hurricanes moved to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after holding off the Crusaders 38-31 in a high-paced clash. The visitors built...
Chiefs capitalise on Drua errors to seal bonus-point win
The Chiefs moved back into second place with a 42–22 bonus-point victory over the Fijian Drua, punishing a series of costly goal-line mistakes to...
Barrett seals extra-time thriller as Blues edge Reds
The Blues secured a dramatic 36–33 victory over the Reds in a Super Rugby Pacific classic, with Beauden Barrett slotting the winning kick in...
Hurricanes punish error-ridden Brumbies in 45-12 rout
The Hurricanes surged to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a dominant 45-12 win over the Brumbies, capitalising on a string...
Crusaders hold off Waratahs to open Super Round with win
The Crusaders launched Super Round with a 35-20 victory over the NSW Waratahs at the new One NZ Stadium, overcoming early pressure and a...
Blues set for Anzac Day clash with Reds in Super Round
The Blues will face the Queensland Reds in a trans-Tasman Anzac Day fixture during Super Round in Christchurch, with the match to be played...
Lomax leads Force’s comeback win over Crusaders
Zac Lomax delivered a breakout performance to help the Western Force overturn a 0-19 deficit and beat the Crusaders 31-26 in Perth, reigniting their...
Sititi seals Super Point thriller as Chiefs go top
Returning All Black Wallace Sititi delivered a dramatic finish, crashing over in Super Point to secure a 22–17 win for the Chiefs against the...
Blues hold off Highlanders in high-scoring thriller
The Blues surged to second on the ladder after a 47-40 win over the Highlanders in Auckland, retaining the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy despite...
All Blacks legend warns rugby union losing ground to league in NZ
All Blacks legend Sir Michael Jones says rugby union is losing support, particularly among Pacific communities, as rugby league gains momentum through stronger fan...
Moana Pasifika to cease operations after 2026 season
Moana Pasifika will cease operations at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after failing to secure the financial backing needed to...
Crusaders stumble as Reds end drought in costly Brisbane defeat
The Queensland Reds have broken a 15-year winless streak against the Crusaders in Brisbane with a hard-fought 31-26 victory, boosting their Super Rugby Pacific...
Hurricanes dominate Blues in Wellington
Callum Harkin and Fehi Fineanganofo led the Hurricanes to a commanding 42-19 victory over the Blues in a top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific clash in...
McKenzie breaks Chiefs record in 62-17 rout of Moana Pasifika
Damian McKenzie became the Chiefs’ highest-ever try scorer in a dominant 62-17 win over Moana Pasifika at Rotorua International Stadium, clocking up his record...
Brumbies grind out tight win over Highlanders
The ACT Brumbies have bounced back from recent struggles with a gritty 10-14 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin, overcoming the early loss of...
