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France take Six Nations title with record-breaking win over Scotland

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France secured the Six Nations championship in emphatic style, overpowering Scotland in Paris and setting a new tournament record with 30 tries across their...

England crush Wales in Six Nations

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England delivered a record-breaking Six Nations victory over a hapless Wales, winning 10 tries to two in a dominant 14-68 performance at the Principality...

Chiefs edge Blues 32-31 in nail-biting thriller

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In a dramatic Super Rugby showdown, the Chiefs held off a fierce late charge from the Blues to secure a gripping 32-31 victory. The match...

Rocky Elsom sentenced to two years in French court

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Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom has been sentenced to two years in prison by a French court for misusing corporate funds during his...

Crusaders overpower Western Force 55-33

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The Crusaders secured a commanding 55-33 win over the Western Force in Christchurch, with winger Macca Springer stealing the spotlight by equaling the single-game...

Hurricanes edge Highlanders 18-20 in Dunedin

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The Hurricanes secured a tense 18-20 win over the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium, holding off relentless late pressure and a missed drop goal...

France crush Ireland to take control of Six Nations title race

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France stormed to a dominant 27-42 victory over Ireland in Dublin, ending the home side's Grand Slam hopes and seizing control of the Six...

Scotland edge Wales in frenetic Six Nations clash

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Scotland secured a close 35-29 victory over Wales in the Six Nations at Murrayfield, marking their third consecutive win over the Welsh for the...

Miracle Faiilagi hat-trick stuns Hurricanes in Moana Pasifika’s first win of the season

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A stunning hat-trick from Samoan flanker Miracle Faiilagi secured Moana Pasifika a shock victory over the Hurricanes at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday, marking...

Fijian Drua stun Chiefs with second-half comeback

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Fijian Drua pulled off a stunning 28-24 upset over the previously unbeaten Chiefs in Lautoka, rallying from a 12-6 halftime deficit. No.8 Meli Derenalagi briefly...

Blues in crisis after last-minute Brumbies defeat

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The Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defense is in serious jeopardy after a shock 21-20 loss to the Brumbies at Eden Park, leaving them...

Sotutu suspended for three weeks after dangerous tackle

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Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has been handed a three-week suspension following a dangerous tackle on Hurricanes’ Peter Lakai during their weekend victory. The red-card...

Blues secure first win

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After two winless rounds, the Blues finally got on the board in the Super Rugby Pacific season with a hard-fought 29-33 victory over the...

Chiefs overpower Brumbies in high-scoring Super Rugby clash

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The Chiefs maintained their perfect start to the Super Rugby Pacific season with a commanding 49-34 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Hamilton. Locked at...

Highlanders Edge Moana Pasifika 32-19

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The Highlanders survived a late surge from Moana Pasifika to clinch a thrilling 31-29 win in Albany. Nathan Hastie opened the scoring with a stunning...

All Black Caleb Clarke pleads guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop

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All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop in connection with a 2024 motorbike incident in Auckland,...

6 Nations: France dominate Italy with record-breaking 11-try victory in Rome

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France reignited their Six Nations title hopes with a commanding 73-24 win over Italy at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, marking their highest-ever score in the...

England end Scotland’s Calcutta Cup streak as Russell’s late kick misses

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England kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a narrow 16-15 victory over Scotland, ending their rivals’ recent dominance in the Calcutta Cup...

Ireland edges Wales to secure Triple Crown

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Ireland secured their 14th Triple Crown and kept their Grand Slam hopes alive with a hard-fought 18-27 victory over a resurgent Wales in Cardiff. Despite...

Gritty Highlanders stun Blues

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Despite being reduced to 13 men and losing their props, the Highlanders pulled off a stunning 29-21 upset win over the Blues in Dunedin. Fullback...

Hurricanes clinch win over Fijian Drua

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The Hurricanes secured a 38-34 win over the Fijian Drua in Napier by weathering a dramatic late onslaught and capitalising on key errors by...

Reds thump Moana Pasifika

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The Queensland Reds continued their strong start in Super Rugby Pacific with a dominant 56-36 win over Moana Pasifika in a rain-soaked clash at...

Chiefs overpower Crusaders 49-24 with second-half surge

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The Chiefs delivered a dominant second-half performance to defeat the Crusaders 49-24 at FMG Stadium Waikato, breaking away with a two-try blitz from Leroy...

Cheika linked to Wallabies coaching return

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Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been spotted meeting Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh in Sydney, fuelling speculation about his potential return to...

Leon MacDonald set for coaching return with Western Force

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Leon MacDonald is poised to take on his first coaching role since unexpectedly leaving the All Blacks last August due to differences with head...

Chiefs dominate second half to avenge Grand Final loss against Blues

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The Chiefs secured a hard-fought 25-14 victory over the Blues at Eden Park, avenging last year’s grand final defeat. All Black Damian McKenzie starred with...

Waratahs edge Highlanders 37-36 in last-play thriller

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The Waratahs secured a dramatic 37-36 victory over the Highlanders in Sydney, with prop Siosifa Amone scoring the match-winning try on the final play,...

Crusaders edge Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific 2025 opener

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The Crusaders launched their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a statement 33-25 victory over the Hurricanes in a high-octane clash in Christchurch. Despite an...

Gatland departs as Wales coach after record 14th straight loss

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Warren Gatland's second tenure as Wales head coach has ended by mutual agreement following a record-extending 14th consecutive defeat in the Six Nations against...

NZR takes legal action against INEOS over sponsorship agreement breach

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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced legal action against petrochemical giant INEOS, accusing the company of breaching its six-year sponsorship agreement by failing to...

6 Nations: Ireland crush Scotland to keep Grand Slam hopes alive

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Ireland stormed past a lackluster Scotland at Murrayfield, securing their 11th consecutive victory over their hosts with a dominant 18-32 win. The visitors raced into...

England stun France with last-minute try

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England secured a dramatic 26-25 victory over Six Nations favourites France as Elliot Daly's last-minute try, set up by Fin Smith’s slick pass, sealed...

6 Nations: Italy punishes error-prone Wales in historic victory

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Ange Capuozzo’s stunning finish set Italy on course for a deserved 22-15 victory over Wales at Stadio Olimpico, extending the visitors' record losing streak...

Ireland overcome england with second-half surge to begin Six Nations title defense

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Ireland launched their bid for a third consecutive Six Nations title with a hard-fought 27-22 bonus-point victory over England in Dublin, overcoming a sluggish...

Scotland edge Italy in Six Nations

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Scotland began their Six Nations campaign with a tense 31-19 victory over Italy at Murrayfield, thanks to a hat-trick from centre Huw Jones. Gregor Townsend’s...

Dupont dazzles as France humiliate Wales in record Six Nations win

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Antoine Dupont orchestrated a dominant French performance in Paris, inspiring a crushing 43-0 win over a hapless Wales in their Six Nations opener. The home...

Sam Prendergast to start at fly-half for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England

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Ireland has named 21-year-old Leinster fly-half Sam Prendergast to start against England in their opening Six Nations match on Saturday, with interim head coach...

Chiefs confirm Sititi out for 2025 season following knee surgery

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Gallagher Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi faces an extended recovery after undergoing successful meniscus surgery on his right knee. The 22-year-old, who had a standout...

Blues and Chiefs set for blockbuster Super Rugby Pacific opener

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The Blues and Chiefs are preparing for the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season with a rematch of last year’s grand final at...

Chiefs face uncertainty as Sititi and Stevenson miss start of Super Rugby season

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The Chiefs are bracing for the potential loss of star number eight Wallace Sititi for the entire Super Rugby Pacific season due to a...

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