Folau Fakatava free to play for All Blacks as World Rugby resolves eligiblity saga
Highlanders star Folau Fakatava could make his All Blacks debut against Ireland in July as World Rugby has resolved the eligibilit…
Sam Smith
20 May 2022, 21:35
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Ioane brothers ruled out for Blues as side named for Brumbies
Coach Leon MacDonald has named a predictably strong line-up led by an experienced pack to take on Australia’s leading team. Whil…
Sam Smith
18 May 2022, 19:55
Sam Gilbert handed another run at 10 in Highlanders side to play Waratahs
The Highlanders are currently sitting in 8th and the final play-off spot, with just two more rounds to go, but will know that if t…
Sam Smith
18 May 2022, 19:44
'Clueless': Pivac's Wales squad slammed over omission of URC's turnover machine
The Kiwi head coach selected Taine Basham, Josh Navidi, and the uncapped Tommy Reffell as his options at openside flankers and exc…
Sam Smith
18 May 2022, 16:58
Blues and All Blacks prop Karl Tu'inukuafe is heading to France
Karl Tu'inukuafe is calling time on his All Blacks career and will head to France ahead of the 2022-2023 Top 14 season.
Sam Smith
17 May 2022, 4:50
Waratahs apologise after Hurricanes star Du'Plessis Kirifi alleges racial abuse
The Waratahs have apologised after Hurricanes star Du'Plessis Kirifi alleged that he was racially abused by a fan in Sydney on Sat…
Sam Smith
17 May 2022, 0:34
'The midfield is where I want to end up': Julian Savea wants All Blacks No 12 jersey
Former All Blacks star Julian Savea says he wants to return to the New Zealand national side - but as a second-five rather than a …
Sam Smith
16 May 2022, 1:57
Joe Schmidt reveals the blueprint to Ireland's success over the All Blacks
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has detailed how he planned the country's first-ever wins over the All Blacks.
Sam Smith
15 May 2022, 20:40
'Best 9 in the country on form': Ex-All Black halfback's view on Finlay Christie
Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall has agreed that Blues halfback Finlay Christie is the form number 9 in New Zealand this …
Sam Smith
15 May 2022, 18:29
'How can we allow this to happen?': Rugby's laws under spotlight after Blues-Reds clash
Caterpillar rucking has once again come under the spotlight after the Queensland Reds were spotted using one to clear a box kick a…
Sam Smith
15 May 2022, 16:42
Watch: Habosi risks it all with the swagger to burn off last defender behind the try line
Fijian Drua winger Vinaya Habosi furthered his claim as one of the world's fastest wingers with his latest effort against Moana Pa…
Sam Smith
14 May 2022, 19:43
Watch: Beauden Barrett and Stephen Perofeta's 'never seen before' trick play
The Blues first five and fullback combination of Beauden Barrett and Stephen Perofeta had their best outing yet as they combined f…
Sam Smith
14 May 2022, 19:13
Jordie Barrett cops it on the chin as veteran Waratahs prop red carded in his return game
Waratahs reserve prop Paddy Ryan was given a red card for a collecting Hurricanes second five eighth Jordie Barrett on the chin du…
Sam Smith
14 May 2022, 18:32
Watch: Beauden Barrett's offensive masterclass just too much for Reds
While it won't show up in many highlights packages, a trick play from first five Beauden Barrett and fullback Stephen Perofeta to …
Sam Smith
14 May 2022, 5:12
Watch: Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika lay down spine-tingling pre-match challenges
Super Rugby Pacific's two newest teams marked their first-ever, all-Pacific meeting in fiery fashion in Sydney on Saturday.
Sam Smith
14 May 2022, 2:57
Reports: Banned Springboks wing targets comeback with Sharks
Banned Springboks wing Aphiwe Dytantyi could soon be set for a career lifeline, three years after being suspended from all rugby.
Sam Smith
13 May 2022, 19:12
New ground broken as Rugby World Cup heads to the USA
The United States have been confirmed as the host nation for the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups.
Sam Smith
12 May 2022, 6:00
Blues name full strength side to take on Reds in final home game
There is a relatively settled look to the Blues team for their final regular season clash at Eden Park in the DHL Super Rugby Paci…
Sam Smith
11 May 2022, 21:16
Jordie Barrett back to the midfield for the Hurricanes' clash against the Waratahs
The Hurricanes are preparing for their next match on Australian soil as they head to Sydney to take on the Waratahs this Saturday,…
Sam Smith
11 May 2022, 19:29
Moana Pasifika team named to play Fijian Drua in much-anticipated first match
Both teams enter the match with just one win under their belt and are searching for a second to reignite their respective seasons.…
Sam Smith
11 May 2022, 16:45
