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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...

England dominate Wales in ruthless Six Nations opening statement

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England delivered a commanding performance to launch their Six Nations campaign, overwhelming Wales 48–7 with a relentless display of attacking precision and defensive intensity...

France dominate Ireland in statement Six Nations title defence win

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France began their Six Nations title defence in commanding fashion, overpowering Ireland to secure a bonus-point win at a lively Stade de France. Led by returning...

Robinson appointed to new World Rugby role

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Former NZ Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has been appointed World Rugby’s new chief of rugby, a senior role focused on expanding the game’s...

Former All Blacks winger Grant Batty dies aged 74

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Former All Blacks winger Grant Batty has died aged 74. Born in Greytown in 1951, Batty played 56 matches for New Zealand between 1972 and...

Robertson departs as All Blacks coach

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Scott Robertson has stepped down as Head Coach of the All Blacks following the completion of New Zealand Rugby’s 2025 end-of-season review, with NZR...

All Blacks review reveals growing player unrest under Robertson

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An internal New Zealand Rugby review has reportedly uncovered deepening dissatisfaction among All Blacks players, with head coach Scott Robertson and assistant Scott Hansen...

The Art of Winning – Dan Carter

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The Art of Winning by Dan Carter Ten timeless truths on leadership, purpose and potential – from the unique culture of the All Blacks, and...

Sotutu set for English move

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Former All Blacks loose forward Hoskins Sotutu will leave the Blues after the 2026 Super Rugby season, having signed with English Premiership side Newcastle...

Savea and Sorensen-McGee shine at NZ Rugby Awards

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Ardie Savea capped a milestone season by claiming both the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and All Blacks Player of the...

Etzebeth accepts 12-match ban but insists eye-gouge was accidental

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Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has accepted a 12-match suspension for an eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann during last month’s 73–0 win in Cardiff,...

All Blacks to open 2026 test season at new Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch

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The All Blacks will launch their 2026 test season with a landmark clash against France at Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium—their first major test...

WRFU sells 50% stake in Hurricanes to stabilise finances

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The Hurricanes will enter the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a revamped ownership model after the Wellington Rugby Football Union sold its 50%...

Etzebeth banned 12 weeks over eye gouge in Wales test

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South Africa’s double World Cup-winning lock Eben Etzebeth has been suspended for 12 weeks after an independent disciplinary panel ruled he intentionally made contact...

All Blacks draw Wallabies in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool

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The All Blacks will face hosts Australia in Pool A of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, alongside first-time test opponents Chile and Hong Kong...

Rebel R360 Rugby competition launch delayed to 2028

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The launch of the breakaway R360 rugby league has been pushed back from 2026 to 2028, with board member and former England rugby union...

Ill-disciplined Ireland collapse as Springboks power to first Dublin win since 2012

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South Africa overpowered a card-plagued Ireland 13–24 in a chaotic and bruising Test match in Dublin, securing their first victory on Irish soil in...

All Blacks outclass Wales in high-scoring clash

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The All Blacks overpowered Wales 26–52 in a free-flowing Test marked by seven New Zealand tries, near-total control of possession, and a flawless kicking...

Club owner warns breakaway R360 league could “kill off” global club and women’s rugby

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Sale Sharks co-owner Michelle Orange has warned that the proposed R360 competition — a new global, F1-style rugby union circuit fronted by ex-England star...

All Blacks unveil 13 changes for Wales Test as Robertson targets strong tour finale

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The All Blacks have overhauled their lineup to face Wales, making 13 changes to the starting XV and fielding an entirely new bench as...

Springboks assistant coach says team ‘unfairly treated’ after run of red cards and suspensions

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South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are being treated unfairly after a series of red cards and suspensions disrupted their recent...

Argentina stun Scotland with 21-point comeback

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Argentina pulled off a remarkable turnaround at Murrayfield on Sunday, overturning a 21–0 deficit to defeat Scotland 33–24 in a dramatic Autumn Nations Series...

Wallabies crumble against Ireland in Dublin

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Ireland overpowered the Wallabies 46–19 in Dublin, with former Canberra product Mack Hansen scoring a first-half hat-trick to set up a commanding victory and...

14-man Springboks beat Italy

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South Africa powered to a 32–14 win over Italy in Turin despite losing Franco Mostert to a red card in the 12th minute, marking...

England crush All Blacks’ Grand Slam dream

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England ended the All Blacks’ Grand Slam hopes with a decisive 33-19 victory at Twickenham, overturning New Zealand’s strong start and halftime lead with...

Raducanu helps England prepare for All Blacks

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England’s rugby squad received an unexpected boost ahead of their All Blacks test when British tennis star Emma Raducanu visited their Surrey training base...

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