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Lomax leads Force’s comeback win over Crusaders

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Umaga opens up on All Blacks eligibility rule

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The long-standing stance on All Blacks international player eligibility is increasingly under scrutiny, with growing calls to rethink the rule as the game evolves...

Chiefs outclass Waratahs

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The NSW Waratahs were brought back down to earth with a heavy 42-14 defeat to the Chiefs in Hamilton, unable to build on their...

Crusaders crush Drua in 69-26 farewell to Apollo Projects Stadium

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The Crusaders delivered a dominant 69-26 victory over the Fijian Drua in an emotional final match at Apollo Projects Stadium, marking their 100th win...

Force finals hopes fade after Chiefs hold firm in Perth

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Western Force’s finals hopes are hanging by a thread after a 14-24 loss to the Chiefs in Perth, leaving them second-last with just...

Blues power past Drua to claim inaugural Joeli Vidiri Memorial Cup

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The Blues maintained pressure at the top of the standings with a commanding 40-15 victory over the Fijian Drua at Eden Park, using forward...

Hurricanes crush Reds

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The Hurricanes delivered a commanding 52-14 victory over the Queensland Reds in Wellington, extending their long-standing dominance and strengthening their position at the top...

Highlanders take chaotic clash over Moana Pasifika amid power outage drama

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Highlanders surged to a dominant 0-32 halftime lead before Moana Pasifika mounted a late 19-7 run in a bizarre Super Rugby clash at...

Rennie confirms All Blacks coaching team

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All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has confirmed his assistant coaching group and Head of Performance through to the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup,...

McLeod joins Wallabies as defence coach in three-year deal

Daily Telegraph NZ -

All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod is set to join the Wallabies as defence coach on a three-year contract, linking up with the side...

Blues rally past Waratahs with second-half surge

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The NSW Waratahs have suffered a 20-35 defeat to the Blues in their Round 6 Super Rugby Pacific clash at Allianz Stadium, surrendering a...

Crusaders hit 50 in win over Moana Pasifika

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Defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders have secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season with a commanding 21-50 victory over Moana...

Hurricanes run riot in Dunedin with 50-7 demolition of Highlanders

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Hurricanes have won their tenth match in a row against the Highlanders, putting on a slick second-half masterclass to run out 50-7 visitors...

Argentina launches bid to bring 2035 Rugby World Cup to South America

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Argentina has formally launched a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in South America for the first time, with the Argentine Rugby Union...

Blues run away late to crush Moana Pasifika at Eden Park

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Blues secured local bragging rights with a commanding 43-7 victory over Moana Pasifika at Eden Park, pulling clear after a hard-fought opening spell...

Ramos penalty seals Six Nations title for France after 94-point Paris thriller

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France have claimed the 2026 Six Nations title in extraordinary fashion, with Thomas Ramos kicking a penalty after the final hooter to secure a...

Lee double lifts Crusaders past Highlanders

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Crusaders debutant Johnny Lee starred with two second-half tries as the Crusaders overcame three yellow cards and their own ill-discipline to defeat Highlanders 29-18...

Hurricanes storm home after Force threaten major upset in Napier

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Hurricanes were forced to dig deep in the second half to secure a 31-23 win over the Western Force after the visitors threatened...

Italy hand England historic defeat in Rome

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Italy produced one of the biggest upsets in recent Six Nations Championship history, beating England 23-18 in Rome for their first ever win over...

Scotland shock France in Murrayfield try fest

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Scotland produced one of the most emphatic performances in 6 Nations history with a stunning 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield, running in seven...

Blues deliver statement win over Crusaders

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The Blues revived their campaign with a commanding 29-13 victory over the Crusaders at Eden Park, ending a four-match home drought against the defending...

Hurricanes run riot in Sydney

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Hurricanes produced a ruthless attacking display to crush New South Wales Waratahs 19-59 in Sydney, extending the Australian side’s long losing streak against...

Chiefs pile on nine tries to overwhelm Moana Pasifika in Hamilton

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The Chiefs responded emphatically to last week’s Super Rugby Pacific setback with a dominant 57-24 victory over Chiefs rivals Moana Pasifika in Hamilton, continuing...

Former Scotland rugby captain stripped of MBE following domestic abuse conviction

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Stuart Hogg has been stripped of his MBE after an official notice in The Gazette confirmed that the honour awarded for his services to...

Rennie appointed All Blacks head coach through to 2027 World Cup

Daily Telegraph NZ -

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who has...

Last-gasp try lifts Brumbies past Blues in Canberra

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Brumbies have maintained their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific start with a dramatic 30-27 victory over the Blues in Canberra, sealed by a last-minute...

Crusaders storm back with 34 unanswered points to stun Chiefs in Hamilton

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Chiefs were left shell-shocked at FMG Stadium after surrendering a blazing 21-7 start to fall 43-33 to the Crusaders, who produced a ruthless 34-point...

Drua grind out gritty home win over Hurricanes

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The Fijian Drua claimed their first victory of 2026 with a hard-fought 25-20 win against the Hurricanes in rain-soaked Lautoka, overcoming treacherous, mud-churned conditions...

Reds hit bonus-point win over Highlanders

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Queensland Reds reignited their Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 31–14 bonus-point victory over the Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium, highlighted by a spectacular...

Western Force snap losing streak in win over Moana Pasifika

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Western Force have claimed their first victory of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, defeating Moana Pasifika 19–35 in Pukekohe to end a...

Robertson to coach Barbarians

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Former All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby this June after being appointed to lead the Barbarians in matches against world...

Brumbies demolish Crusaders to end 26-year Christchurch hoodoo

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The ACT Brumbies have overpowered the Crusaders 24–50 in Christchurch to secure their first win in the city since 2000. After taking a narrow 19–14...

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