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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Ireland rout England at Twickenham to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

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Ireland delivered a commanding performance at Twickenham, overwhelming England 21–42 in a one-sided Six Nations clash that kept their championship ambitions firmly intact while...

Blues overpower Force in high-scoring match in Perth

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The Blues outlasted a determined Western Force side 32–42 in a fast-paced nine-try clash in Perth, overturning a narrow halftime deficit to secure their...

Chiefs hold off Highlanders fightback

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The Chiefs have edged the Highlanders 23–26 in Dunedin, extending their winning streak over the southern side to eight matches after surviving a late...

Hurricanes dominate Moana Pasifika in statement opening win

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The Hurricanes opened their Super Rugby season in emphatic fashion with a commanding 52–10 victory over Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium in Wellington, overcoming...

Scotland dominate England in electric Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield

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Scotland responded emphatically to their recent Six Nations loss to Italy, overpowering England with a high-intensity, bonus-point 31-20 victory in a Calcutta Cup showdown...

Ratima late try lifts Chiefs to win over Blues

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The Chiefs secured a hard-fought 15–19 comeback victory over the Blues at Eden Park, with All Black Cortez Ratima scoring a decisive late try...

Moana Pasifika break Lautoka hoodoo

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Moana Pasifika delivered a composed and clinical performance to defeat the Fijian Drua 26–40 at Churchill Park, ending the Drua’s long-standing unbeaten home record...

Millar’s late long-range penalty sinks Crusaders in Super Rugby opening-round shock

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Cameron Millar delivered a match-winning moment to hand the Highlanders a dramatic 25-23 comeback victory over defending champions the Crusaders in their Super Rugby...

Scotland stumble to costly Six Nations loss in Rome

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Scotland’s Six Nations campaign began in disappointing fashion with a scrappy 18–15 loss to Italy in rain-drenched Rome, where a fast Italian start proved...

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