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Scott Barrett named new All Blacks captain

69 test cap Scott Barrett is poised to become the 81st captain of the All Blacks in a Test match. He will be supported by...

All Blacks squad announced

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has announced his first squad this evening for the upcoming series against England, and match against Fiji. Props: Ethan...

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues 2024 Champions

Twenty-one years after their last Super Rugby title win, the Blues, under the guidance of Vern Cotter, triumphed over the Chiefs with a 41-10...

Sevu Reece extends Crusaders contract until 2026

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has committed to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders until the end of 2026, a move that solidifies his...

Storm continue domination of Warriors

The Melbourne Storm continued their dominance over the New Zealand Warriors, overcoming an early deficit to secure a commanding 38-24 victory in Auckland on...

Chiefs secure Super Rugby final spot with dominant win over Hurricanes

The Chiefs have stormed into the 2024 Super Rugby final after a commanding 19-30 victory over the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium in Wellington on...

Blues defeat Brumbies at Eden Park to reach Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final

The Brumbies' hopes were dashed at Eden Park as they faced numerous setbacks, including the last-minute withdrawal of veteran prop James Slipper due to...

Blues make key change for Brumbies semi

The Blues have made one enforced change to their lineup for Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final against the ACT Brumbies at Eden...

Cops investigate assault on Taranaki rugby player during post-match handshakes

Taranaki police are investigating an assault incident that occurred after a premier grade rugby match at Yarrow Stadium on Saturday, where a Coastal Rugby...

Northampton Saints clinch Premiership title in pulsating win over Bath

Northampton Saints emerged as the English rugby Premiership champions for the first time since 2014, narrowly defeating a resilient 14-man Bath team in a...

Canterbury principals condemn ‘elitist’ proposal to exclude Combined Schools from top competition

In a recent development, a proposal to exclude combined schools' 1st XV rugby teams from the top grade of the local schoolboy competition has...

Super Rugby Pacific quarter finals: Brumbies 32 – 16 Highlanders

The Brumbies have beaten the Highlanders 32-16 in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter final tonight at GIO Stadium in Canberra. https://youtu.be/5vGjcaJg1sw?si=ioE6H4Pd2V1H2kTS

Super Rugby Pacific quarter finals: Blues 36 – 5 Fijian Drua

The Blues have beaten the Fijian Drua 36-5 in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter final tonight at Eden Park in Auckland. https://youtu.be/IE4HX-7L8yY?si=B1PszufmFmVlSw5W

Super Rugby Pacific quarter finals: Hurricanes 42 – 20 Rebels

The Hurricanes have beaten the Rebels 42-20 in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter final today at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/jcllkSAwGU4?si=WvNOp5_ZsH0v0V3A

Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Finals: Chiefs 43 – 21 Reds

The Chiefs have beaten the Reds 43-21 in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter final clash tonight at the FMG Stadium in Hamilton. https://youtu.be/ZPydKgL-YUY?si=pKY6N50v7Hb3mhE-

Cotter focuses on consistency ahead of quarter final clash with Fijian Drua

Blues Head Coach Vern Cotter has largely retained the same lineup for the upcoming DHL Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final against the Fijian Drua,...

France and Australia take honours at Madrid SVNS

In a tense start to the World Rugby SVNS final in Madrid, France applied early pressure on Argentina, nearly scoring before a crucial tackle...

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues 31 – 17 Chiefs

The Blues have beaten the Chiefs 31-17 in their Round 15 clash this evening at Eden Park in Auckland. https://youtu.be/Zsz54twVlEk?si=Wu5Xb8BZ_1xZBZGc

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes 41 – 14 Highlanders

The Hurricanes have beaten the Highlanders in their Round 15 Super Rugby clash today at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/4qgWXmuEyfg?si=OlAvfRs09UpAV2C9

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders 43 – 10 Moana Pasifika

The Crusaders have beaten Moana Pasifika 43-10 in their Round 15 Super Rugby clash tonight at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. https://youtu.be/cjeFZL1yVTk?si=vii31-nRgsPYV1t2

Melbourne Rebels axed – full Rugby Australia statement

Full statement of Rugby Australia on the Melbourne Rebels announcement today. The Melbourne Rebels acknowledge Rugby Australia’s (RA) decision not to grant a Participation Agreement...

NZRPA plans split from NZ Rugby after governance proposal rejected

New Zealand Rugby Players Association (NZRPA) boss Rob Nichol is bitterly disappointed following the rejection of a 'transformative governance proposal' at New Zealand Rugby's...

Crusaders keep playoff hopes alive with rousing win over Blues

In a nail-biting encounter, the Crusaders eked out a vital 29-27 win against their arch-rivals, the Blues, in Christchurch, keeping their slim playoff aspirations...

Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika 27- 12 Waratahs

Moana Pasifika have beaten the NSW Waratahs 27-20 in their Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 clash today at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. https://youtu.be/vdU9bH4pmRs?si=-qgJDrUGiMtahLq_

Crusaders boss apologises for Penney comment

Under-fire head coach Rob Penney described reporter Thomas Mead as a “disgrace” and a “c***” when he thought the microphone was turned off. CEO Colin...

Super Rugby Pacific: Rebels 23 – 26 Chiefs

The Chiefs have beaten the Rebels 23-26 in their Round 13 clash tonight at AAMI Park in Melbourne. https://youtu.be/EQG98rndT74?si=a6jzZ4oaifJglNMg

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes 32 – 24 Moana Pasifika

The Hurricanes have beaten Moana Pasifika 32-24 in their Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 clash tonight at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/zpYvjygvRNc?si=I1FdbZA--L4avMva

Renata to mark 50th game for Blues in Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy clash

The stage is set for a rugby spectacle this Saturday night as the Blues take on the Highlanders at Eden Park, with the coveted...

Crusaders to induct four legends into Hall of Fame at charity event

The Crusaders will induct four new legends into their Hall of Fame during a charity lunch on Friday, 24 May. This annual event, established in...

All Blacks captain Sam Cane to retire from international rugby this year

Incumbent All Blacks captain Sam Cane has announced his retirement from international rugby. Currently playing for Suntory in the Japanese Top League, Cane described the...

Massey rugby player collapses on field, resuscitated by ICU nurse wife

A Massey club rugby player collapsed and was resuscitated by his wife, an ICU nurse, and others during an U85s game at Silverdale over...

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders 32 – 29 Crusaders

The Highlanders have beaten the Crusaders 32-29 in their Round 12 Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. https://youtu.be/0HIiNGL-koc?si=JLz7m2SXmMoEykz4

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues 31 – 27 Hurricanes

The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes 31-27 in their Round 12 Super Rugby clash tonight at Eden Park in Auckland. https://youtu.be/Ga-K98w6PuQ?si=BaKsdAM71m5B-PO9

Scott Barrett ruled out of southern derby

Crusaders captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of tonight's southern derby clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin due to a back issue. The 69-test...

World Rugby introduces new rules in a bid to enhance speed, entertainment and player safety

World Rugby has introduced three significant law changes to accelerate gameplay and increase entertainment value. Alongside these amendments are trial rules, including a 20-minute red...

NZ mens and womens take Singapore 7s crown

Both the New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams emerged victorious at the Singapore leg of the World Series, with the Black Ferns Sevens...

Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies 28 – 20 Fiji Drua

The Brumbies have beaten the Fijian Drua 28-20 in their Round 11 Super Rugby Pacific clash overnight at GIO Stadium in Canberra. https://youtu.be/MFuWogWfVqM?si=WCFIg24l-AsxEp-_

Super Rugby Pacific: Reds 34 – 41 Blues

The Blues have beaten the Queensland Reds 34-41 in their Round 10 clash at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. https://youtu.be/nnfpkScXG_A?si=bNlGlLyBSp0lqkHj

Melbourne Rebels propose debt deal to address insolvency concerns

The Melbourne Rebels have found a potential lifeline through a proposed deal put forward by directors. Facing the spectre of insolvency stretching back years, the...

Super Rugby Pacific: Force 37 – 15 Crusaders

The Western Force have beaten the Crusaders 37-15 in their Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 clash at HBF Park in Perth. https://youtu.be/LNobgJlO7rI?si=hMDeQvonoO473_gZ

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