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Wales finally snap 18-test losing streak in Kobe

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Wales finally ended a run of 18 straight defeats with a hard-fought 31-22 victory over Japan in Kobe, marking their first win since the...

Lions crush AUNZ Invitational XV 48-0

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The British & Irish Lions delivered a powerful statement ahead of next weekend’s first test against the Wallabies, dismantling the AUNZ Invitational side 48-0...

All Blacks thrash France 43–17 to seal series

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The All Blacks produced a commanding performance in Wellington to defeat France 43–17, clinching the mid-year Test series 2–0. Building on a narrow win in...

Fiji overpower 14-man Scotland 29–14 in Suva

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Scotland's summer tour of the South Pacific hit a bump as they suffered a 29–14 defeat to a dynamic Fijian side in Suva. Despite an...

Lions beat Brumbies 24–36 in final warm-up before Wallabies test

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The British & Irish Lions claimed a 24–36 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra, wrapping up their final warm-up match before the first...

Scott Barrett ruled out of France series with calf tear

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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out for the remainder of the test series against France after scans confirmed a calf tear...

Wales collapse in second half in Japan

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Wales suffered a 24–19 loss to Japan in Kitakyushu, extending their record losing streak to 18 consecutive Tests and extending their 21-month wait for...

Lions stumble past Waratahs in error-strewn Sydney win

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The British and Irish Lions claimed a scrappy 10-21 victory over an understrength Waratahs side in Sydney, but their performance raised major concerns ahead...

All Blacks overcome spirited France to claim 500th test win

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The All Blacks secured their 500th Test victory with a 31–27 win over a defiant French side in Dunedin. The match featured three disallowed New...

Scotland edge Maori All Blacks

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Scotland kicked off their summer tour with a dramatic 26–29 win over the Maori All Blacks in Whangarei, holding off a fierce late comeback...

Four debutants named as All Blacks gear up to face France in Dunedin

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Four players are set to make their All Blacks debut in Saturday’s test against France in Dunedin, with Fabian Holland and Christian Lio-Willie named...

Lions crush Reds with eight-try blitz in Brisbane

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The British and Irish Lions delivered a dominant 52-12 victory over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, scoring eight tries despite a shaky start. Tommy Freeman...

Lions thrash Force in tour opener

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The British and Irish Lions kicked off their Australian tour in style with a commanding 54-7 win over the Western Force, scoring eight tries...

Māori All Blacks thrash Japan XV with nine-try blitz in Tokyo

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The Māori All Blacks launched Ross Filipo’s coaching reign in style with a commanding 53-20 victory over Japan XV in Tokyo, running in nine...

Injury blow for All Blacks as Sititi ruled out of France series

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Wallace Sititi has been sidelined from the upcoming three-test series against France due to a high ankle injury that now requires surgery. The 22-year-old had...

Horowhenua Kāpiti Rugby Union postpones all games after referee abuse escalates

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The Horowhenua Kāpiti Rugby Football Union has postponed all club, college, and junior rugby games scheduled for 28 June, citing ongoing abuse and threats...

Robertson names All Blacks squad to take on France with five new caps

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All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has unveiled his first squad of 2025, emphasising a balance of continuity and fresh talent. Around 75% of the...

Crusaders edge Chiefs to claim 15th Super Rugby title

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The Crusaders extended their Super Rugby Pacific dominance with a gritty 16-12 win over the Chiefs in a fiercely contested final at Orangetheory Stadium. Despite...

Pumas stun Lions in tour warm-up defeat

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The British and Irish Lions suffered a setback ahead of their Australian tour, losing 24-28 to Argentina in a thrilling match in Dublin. Playing under...

Outcry over plan to exclude co-ed schools from elite South Island 1st XV rugby comp

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Over 40 South Island high school principals have condemned a proposed boys-only 1st XV rugby competition as discriminatory and potentially unlawful, warning it would...

Crusaders ban Chiefs cowbells from Super Rugby final

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The Crusaders have banned Chiefs fans from bringing cowbells to Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch, citing safety concerns and the cramped conditions...

Bath beat Leicester to end 29-year Premiership title drought

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Bath clinched their first English Premiership rugby union title since 1996 with a narrow 23-21 victory over Leicester Tigers in the final at Twickenham,...

Chiefs outclass Brumbies

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Damian McKenzie delivered a masterclass with 22 points, six penalty goals, and a try assist as the Chiefs defeated the Brumbies to set up...

English Premiership Rugby rebrands as ‘Gallagher Prem’

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The English Premiership rugby will rebrand as the 'Gallagher Prem' next season in a push to appeal to younger audiences and highlight the sport’s...

Super Rugby semi final: Crusaders survive late Blues barrage

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The Crusaders have secured their place in the Super Rugby Final after a tense 21–14 victory over the Blues at Apollo Projects Stadium in...

Blues make one change for Crusaders semi

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The Blues have made a single change to their starting XV for Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch, with Zarn...

Robinson to step down as NZ Rugby chief executive

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New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson will step down at the end of 2025, ending a six-year tenure marked by financial turbulence, pandemic-era...

All Blacks great Stu Wilson dies, aged 70

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Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson has died aged 70, leaving behind a legacy as one of New Zealand’s most dynamic backs. Wilson played 85...

Hurricanes knocked out

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The Brumbies have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a tense 35-28 win over the Hurricanes in a sudden-death clash at GIO...

Blues stun Chiefs in last-minute upset to keep title hopes alive

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The Blues pulled off a stunning 19-20 comeback win over the top-seeded Chiefs in Hamilton, overcoming a 13-point second-half deficit to snatch victory with...

Crusaders crush Reds 32-12 to book semi-final spot

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The Crusaders powered past the Reds 32-12 in wet Christchurch conditions to secure a Super Rugby semi-final berth. Dominating the scrum from start to finish,...

Crusaders call on fans for crucial do-or-die home final against Reds

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The Crusaders are rallying their fans ahead of Friday night’s must-win Super Rugby Qualifying Final against the Reds, urging supporters to fill the stands...

NZ Rugby signs deal with Gallagher Insurance in global partnership

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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major multi-year partnership with global firm Gallagher Insurance, naming the company the Official Insurance Broker of NZR. The...

Hurricanes crush Moana Pasifika 64-12 to end playoff hopes

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The Hurricanes ended Moana Pasifika’s hopes of reaching their first Super Rugby playoffs with a dominant 64-12 win in Wellington. While Moana needed a bonus-point...

Blues smash Waratahs to keep playoff hopes alive

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The Blues thrashed the Waratahs 46-6 at Eden Park, keeping their Super Rugby Pacific playoff hopes alive with a dominant seven-try performance. Rieko Ioane scored...

Chiefs clinch Minor Premiership with 24-41 win over Highlanders

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The Chiefs secured the Super Rugby Pacific minor premiership and home-field advantage for the finals with a 24-41 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin. Lock...

Highlanders lock in Tangitau and Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens until 2028

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The Highlanders have secured a major boost to their long-term ambitions by re-signing explosive outside backs Caleb Tangitau and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens through to the...

Northampton fall short as Bordeaux-Begles clinch first Champions Cup title in Cardiff

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Northampton Saints’ fairytale Champions Cup run ended in heartbreak as they were overpowered 28-20 by Bordeaux-Begles in a gripping final in Cardiff. After stunning Leinster...

Chiefs pummel Moana Pasifika 85-7

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The Chiefs delivered a brutal reminder of their title credentials with a record 85–7 demolition of Moana Pasifika in Hamilton on Saturday night. Dominating from...

Crusaders pip Highlanders to claim top spot

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The Crusaders claimed a narrow 15-12 victory over the Highlanders in a tense southern derby, climbing to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific...

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