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Return of the Force: Can the Western Force shock the system in their Super Rugby AU return?
Super Rugby returns to Australia for the first time in four months this weekend, and the competition will welcome back the Western…
Aoteroa Rugby Pod: Who would line-up for the All Blacks in a hybrid Kangaroos clash?
Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall and Blues hooker James Parsons join Ross Karl to discuss all things Super Rugby Aoteroa and the propo…
All Black great Dan Carter set to play for rugby club with population of 900 people this weekend
All Black rugby legend Dan Carter is set to make a rare appearance back to his home rugby club Southbridge on Saturday. The All Bl…
Online Editors
30 Jun, 14:47
The ingenious way in which rugby teams are using Tik Tok to gain millions of new young followers
The revolutionarity new social media platform currently has 1.5 billion downloads to date and rugby teams are finally starting to …
New Zealand head coach gives honest opinion on young sensation Caleb Clarke
Clark Laidlaw believes live-wire Blues wing Caleb Clarke can help New Zealand win Olympic Games gold in Tokyo next year after help…
Chris Jones
30 Jun, 11:31
Code-hopping Reds youngster Harry Wilson set to push for maiden Wallabies call-up
With tests against New Zealand the most-likely Wallabies action this season, Reds rookie Harry Wilson won't shy away from the bold…
Highlanders without All Blacks star for Crusaders derby while youngster ruled out for nine months
The Highlanders will be tasked with taking down the Crusaders this Saturday without star playmaker Josh Ioane, while a promising y…
Crusaders hit with injury blow as All Blacks prospect set for sideline stint
The Crusaders have been hit with a significant injury blow as young All Blacks prospect Cullen Grace prepares for a stint on the s…
Sir Graham Henry: Why the Crusaders still have the edge over the Blues
The champion Crusaders remain the side to beat, despite a long-awaited resurgence from the Blues, according to former World Cup-wi…
Online Editors
30 Jun, 2:13
Former All Black Carlos Spencer reveals why he parted ways from Hurricanes coaching staff
Former All Black Carlos Spencer has revealed why he's parted ways with the Hurricanes three games into the Super Rugby Aotearoa se…
Online Editors
30 Jun, 1:07
'All I've ever wanted to do was play for the Wallabies': Rebels star eyes up international selection
A Wallabies jersey could keep Billy Meakes in Australia, with the Melbourne centre saying playing for his country is still the mo…
Wallabies call-up on Harrison's radar after talks with Rennie
The 20-year-old five-eighth had started all six of the Waratahs' matches before the Super Rugby season was suspended due to the co…
Hurricanes assistant coach Carlos Spencer released immediately due to COVID-19 financial concerns
The Hurricanes have announced they have parted ways with assistant coach Carlos Spencer, effective immediately.
Surge in COVID-19 cases in Victoria forces changes on eve of Super Rugby AU kick-off
The Rebels' round two Super Rugby AU match against the Reds will not be played at AAMI Park after the Queensland government's crac…
'We're here to win': Former All Black's warning as Western Force prepare for Super Rugby return
A former All Blacks star believes the Western Force's raft of youngsters will blossom in Australia's new domestic rugby competitio…
'Compelling case for covered stadiums': Calls for new Crusaders home ground grow louder following dismal match against Chiefs
Calls for a new stadium in Christchurch have grown louder in the wake of the Crusaders' ugly 18-13 win over the Chiefs at Orangeth…
Online Editors
29 Jun, 4:06
Super Rugby Aotearoa's top five players from round three
Who were the five best performers from the Blues' tight win over the Highlanders and the Crusaders' dire victory against the Chief…
Mass changes: Jake White's extravagant spending spree set to take Bulls back to the glory days
World Cup-winning coach Jake White has embarked on the biggest modern-era spending splurge, as he seeks to make the Bulls a powerh…
Online Editors
28 Jun, 21:33
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Crusaders player ratings vs Chiefs
Here's how the Crusaders rated in their hard-fought victory over the Chiefs to maintain their undefeated run in Super Rugby Aotear…
Nick Turnbull
28 Jun, 6:44
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Chiefs player ratings vs Crusaders
Here’s how the Chiefs rated in their 18-13 Super Rugby Aotearoa defeat to the Crusaders at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.
Crusaders outshine Chiefs in miserable conditions to remain undefeated in Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Crusaders have withstood a late second half comeback to beat the Chiefs 18-13 and maintain their unbeaten status in Super Rugb…
Watch: Sevu Reece and Will Jordan combine to produce two 'sensational' tries in atrocious conditions
Despite the woeful conditions in Christchurch, the Crusaders have produced a pair of wonderful tries through Will Jordan and Sevu …
Online Editors
28 Jun, 4:57
Chiefs star ruled out of Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Crusaders
The Chiefs have been hit by a late injury-enforced withdrawal just half an hour from kick-off against the Crusaders in round three…
Online Editors
28 Jun, 3:16
Recap: Crusaders vs Chiefs | Super Rugby Aotearoa
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Crusaders and Chiefs at Or…
Highlanders optimistic of potential return of All Blacks star following close Blues defeat
The Highlanders are hopeful Josh Ioane will return for the Dunedin club in time for next week's southern derby against the Crusade…
Online Editors
28 Jun, 1:16
Death on game day: Blues star Caleb Clarke pays tribute to late grandfather after superb display
Blues coach Leon MacDonald heaped praise on Caleb Clarke's standout performance against the Highlanders after the highly-promising…
Online Editors
27 Jun, 22:11
Report: World club comp would be played every 4 years and could start as soon as 2022
Comments made by the head of ECPR suggest that a world club competition could be ready to roll in 2022, as rugby union's landscape…
Online Editors
27 Jun, 14:43
Tyler Ardron's time with the Chiefs comes to an end
The Chiefs will bid farewell to versatile Canadian forward Tyler Ardron at the end of June.
Online Editors
27 Jun, 6:27
France's Section Paloise announce the signing of Chiefs midfielder, Wallabies lock and Fijian sevens rep
The Pau rugby club in France has announced a number of key signings for the coming season, including Chiefs midfielder Tumua Manu.
Online Editors
27 Jun, 5:18
Mapimpi to link up with Ackermann as Springbok wing's new Japanese team is confirmed
Mapimpi is the headline signing for the Red Hurricanes, who are set for an influx of South African stars.
Online Editors
26 Jun, 11:01
Hurricanes bolster forwards with two young talents signing on until 2022
The Hurricanes have bolstered the depth of their forward pack, signing Devan Flanders and Tevita Mafileo until 2022.
Online Editors
26 Jun, 0:32
Bulls confirm departure of Josh Strauss from club after decision with 'mutual consent'
The Bulls have confirmed that Josh Strauss has left the franchise, but insist his departure from Loftus Versfeld was by "mutua…
Online Editors
25 Jun, 18:26
Melbourne Rebels play down boycott threat
Melbourne Rebels boss Baden Stephenson has doused any suggestion of a Super Rugby boycott from his players, guaranteeing they are …
The significant change in Super Rugby crowds that we can expect this weekend
Super Rugby Aotearoa is expecting bigger crowds and better refereeing this weekend, with the chief executive of New Zealand Rugby …
August resumption on the cards for South African Super sides
The plan to have South Africa’s teams return to play in August has just been boosted with more positive news out of the South Af…
Online Editors
24 Jun, 21:20
'Yeah mate, I can see potential in you' - The meeting with Brad Thorn that turned the fortunes of a 3rd XV prop onto the path of professional rugby
In early January Zander made his Super Rugby debut in round one against the Brumbies, becoming the 1346th Queensland representativ…
Sintu Manjezi signs for Bulls
Sintu Manjezi will join the Bulls after an agreement was reached with the Cheetahs regarding the exchange of players and compensat…
Online Editors
23 Jun, 10:11
Super Rugby Aotearoa: All Blacks duo ruled out of Highlanders clash against Blues
Two All Blacks have been ruled unavailable for the Highlanders' Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Blues at Eden Park in Auckl…
Blues fan favourite Tom Robinson in doubt for season as All Black set for injury return
Blues loose forward Tom Robinson has undergone knee surgery and is in doubt for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competit…
Online Editors
23 Jun, 5:08
Confirmed: Kurtley Beale departs Waratahs with immediate effect
The NSW Waratahs can confirm that Kurtley Beale will not return for Super Rugby AU, after being released from the remainder of his…
Online Editors
23 Jun, 3:40
'I'm going to move on': Highlanders assistant coach Mark Hammett to leave at the end of the season
Highlanders assistant coach Mark Hammett has announced he will leave the Dunedin franchise at the end of the Super Rugby Aotearoa …
Online Editors
23 Jun, 3:23
Rennie's Law: Five ex-Wallabies who could return under Dave Rennie's proposed eligibility changes
The prospect of more offshore-based Wallabies donning the green and gold of Australia has taken a step closer to coming to fruitio…
Wallabies boss Dave Rennie open to picking players based in New Zealand and Japan
Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie plans to stop Australia's player drain by tinkering with the Giteau Law to best harness the t…
Five of the standout stars from round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Blues have kept their place at the top of the table, and the Crusaders returned in emphatic fashion - but who were the five be…
Fans baffled by lack of cards after 10 penalties against the Crusaders in 34 minutes
The Crusaders, despite opening the scoring less than two minutes into the game, continually were penalised for repeated infringeme…
Online Editors
21 Jun, 4:42
Recap: Hurricanes vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Aotearoa
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Hurricanes and Chiefs at SKY Stad…
Decision on trans-Tasman Super Rugby for 2021 to be made within next month and a half
While New Zealand and Australia have both settled on plans for the domestic 2020 season, which was originally turned on its head d…
Online Editors
21 Jun, 2:20
'I'm afraid Fiji will miss out' - Blues rookie Hoskins Sotutu predicted for fast track into All Blacks squad
Against the Chiefs in Hamilton, Sotutu took it up a notch with a disruptive display at the line out and some incredible skill to p…
Online Editors
20 Jun, 22:56
'Has Leon turned them into the Crusaders?': Twitter erupts as Blues remain undefeated in Super Rugby Aotearoa
Another impressive showing by the Blues has left Twitter in awe of Leon MacDonald's side as they maintain their place at the summi…
Online Editors
20 Jun, 10:11
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Blues player ratings vs Chiefs
The Blues had their second impressive victory on the trot in Super Rugby Aotearoa with 24-12 victory over the Chiefs. Here's how t…
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Chiefs player ratings vs Blues
As they remain winless in Super Rugby Aotearoa standings, how did the Chiefs rate in their 24-12 defeat to the Blues?
Nick Turnbull
20 Jun, 9:19
Blues snap nine-year losing streak in Hamilton with hard-fought win over Chiefs
Any doubts surrounding the Blues' ability to challenge for the Super Rugby Aotearoa title must surely have been dispelled after th…
Recap: Chiefs vs Blues | Super Rugby Aotearoa
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Chiefs and Blues at FMG Stadium …
Dan Carter drops hint of when he could be set to make his Blues debut
Dan Carter has given an indication as to when he might appear in a game for the Blues as his side prepares for Saturday's clash wi…
Online Editors
20 Jun, 5:11
Razor's admission: The Crusaders' big advantage before first game against Hurricanes
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson believes his side will have a slight advantage heading into their first game of Super Rugby Aotear…
Online Editors
20 Jun, 2:40
'He looked so uncomfortable': Joe Rokocoko's take on Dan Carter's 'no-no' move to the Blues
Former All Blacks speedster Joe Rokocoko has described it as bizarre seeing his ex-international teammate Dan Carter in Blues colo…
Online Editors
20 Jun, 2:14
New Western Force recruit aiming for Wallabies selection for first time in four years
Prized Western Force recruit Kyle Godwin hopes his early move back to Australia can help reignite his Wallabies career.
Crusaders welcome back Sam Whitelock as one of 11 All Blacks named to face Hurricanes
Veteran All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock returns for the Crusaders for the first time since his brief stint in Japan as the reigning …
Online Editors
19 Jun, 3:36
The 2016 Rio Olympian set to challenge for a starting spot with the Melbourne Rebels
Lewis Holland says his end destination was always to play Super Rugby but he's making an early pit-stop at Melbourne Rebels before…
Jordie Barrett missing as Vaea Fifita returns for Hurricanes ahead of Crusaders clash
All Blacks star Vaea Fifita enters the Hurricanes' starting lineup as one of two changes to the side ahead of their Super Rugby Ao…
Online Editors
19 Jun, 2:08
Report: Jordie Barrett set to miss second match in a row as Hurricanes prepare for Crusaders
Star Hurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett is reportedly set for a second successive week on the sidelines as his troublesome sho…
Online Editors
18 Jun, 22:33
Chiefs striker's long road from debut night nerves to cracking the half century
To say Shaun Stevenson’s ride with the Chiefs since making his Super Rugby debut against the Crusaders hasn’t been smooth woul…
Michael Pulman
18 Jun, 5:11
Ex-All Black's three suggestions to help players and fans adjust to the new Super Rugby Aotearoa laws
The opening weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa has been largely lauded as a success, but tougher officiating of the law has been a po…
Online Editors
17 Jun, 4:51
'There's a chance you might not play rugby again': Bryn Gatland's journey from heartbreak to Highlanders hero
Last year, Bryn Gatland suffered a horrific foot injury so severe that there were very real fears that the first five’s professi…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Jun, 2:46
The Breakdown | Episode 21 | Super Rugby Aotearoa is back!
Rugby is BACK and The Breakdown is here to chat through a blockbuster opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
'We're a much better side': Chiefs stars vow for improved effort against Blues following cruel Highlanders defeat
Chiefs duo Aaron Cruden and Anton Lienert-Brown have vowed to produce a better performance following their last-gasp defeat to the…
Online Editors
16 Jun, 5:48
Ex-All Black Israel Dagg reveals how opposition players 'absolutely hate the Crusaders'
Former Crusaders star Israel Dagg has revealed how New Zealand players throughout Super Rugby have a particular dislike for the mo…
Online Editors
15 Jun, 23:33
World Rugby to vote on completing 2020 season, further talks on new global calendar to be held
Presidents and representatives from both hemispheres took part in an online forum which looked at creating a new unified global ru…
Ciarán Kennedy
15 Jun, 18:12
New global calendar up for discussion as international and club bosses set for major World Rugby meeting
A number of proposals surrounding the global rugby calendar are set to be discussed during an online forum hosted by World Rugby o…
Online Editors
15 Jun, 11:28
Bailey's brief stint with NSW Waratahs officially over as Gilmore named new defence coach
Former NRL star Phil Bailey was originally stood down from the position as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown.
All Blacks star Patrick Tuipulotu re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
Patrick Tuipulotu has revealed the key moment that swayed his decision to stay in New Zealand through until at least 2023 rather t…
Online Editors
15 Jun, 7:05
Highlanders announce signing of young Wallabies prop Jermaine Ainsley
New Zealand-born Wallabies prop Jermaine Ainsley will return to his homeland after signing a two-season deal with the Highlanders.
The five best performers from the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa
The opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa marked the return of professional rugby following a three-month hiatus, and the two matc…
Dave Rennie's phone call to Suliasi Vunivalu to keep him from staying in the NRL
The Wallabies boss has called incoming Reds star Suliasi Vunivalu to reassure his future in rugby union following reports of the M…
Online Editors
15 Jun, 1:38
Lions cede battle to keep Marx - reports
The Lions Super Rugby franchise have reportedly given up the battle to keep World Cup winning hooker Malcolm Marx.
Online Editors
14 Jun, 15:31
All Blacks coach Foster may have Kieran Read's replacement in 22-year-old Mikaele-Tu'u
The All Blacks are in search of a new No 8 following the retirement of Kieran Read. Could Marino Mikaele-Tu'u be the man to take t…
Wallaby prop Holmes leaves Exeter Chiefs
Former Wallaby prop Greg Holmes is set to return to Australia after four years at Gallagher Premiership side Exeter Chiefs.
Twitter explodes as Bryn Gatland scores match-winning drop goal to defeat Warren Gatland's Chiefs
A last-minute drop goal from Bryn Gatland has secured a dramatic win for the Highlanders against the much fancied Chiefs in Dunedi…
Online Editors
13 Jun, 10:07
Veteran Waratahs hooker Damien Fitzpatrick hooker announces retirement
After a career spanning more than a decade in sky blue, NSW Waratahs hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick has officially announced his retir…
Online Editors
13 Jun, 4:41
Blues confirm sell-out crowd for Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against Hurricanes
The Blues will open their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign against the Hurricanes in front of a full house at Eden Park on Sunday.
Online Editors
13 Jun, 3:12
Watch Super Rugby Aotearoa Live and Exclusive in the Middle East
Watch the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders battle it out for the Super Rugby Aotearoa title live and exclusive…
Highlanders star hit with last-minute injury blow ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against Chiefs
The Highlanders have been hit with a significant injury blow just hours ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Chief…
Time for fans to vote with their feet: How Super Rugby Aotearoa could usher in a new era of rugby in New Zealand
It’s been a challenging time for a number of reasons but fans across the New Zealand – and seemingly around the world – fina…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Jun, 0:06
Nizaam Carr quits Wasps for a return to Super Rugby
Nizaam Carr has spent three seasons playing for Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership, but he now returns to Super Rugby aiming for a…
Online Editors
12 Jun, 18:32
'Very, very interested': Melbourne Storm eager for Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu to stay in NRL
The Melbourne Storm say will happily re-sign star NRL winger Suliasi Vunivalu should his switch to the Queensland Reds fall throu…
How the Chiefs can dethrone the Crusaders as the alpha team of Super Rugby Aotearoa
Provided the Chiefs change one aspect of their game, it would take a brave soul from betting against them as they look to topple t…
Force bring in Wallaby reinforcements to help compete with full-strength Super Rugby sides
Western Force coach Tim Sampson is adamant his team will be competitive in Australia's new rugby competition, and he'll be helped …
Beauden Barrett one of two players named for Blues debut against Hurricanes
Beauden Barrett will make his long-awaited debut for the Blues against his former team, the Hurricanes, at fullback at Eden Park i…
Online Editors
12 Jun, 2:17
Ardie Savea returns as Hurricanes name team for Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against Blues
The Hurricanes will welcome back Ardie Savea from a lengthy injury spell when they face the Blues at Eden Park in their Super Rugb…
Online Editors
12 Jun, 2:00
Super Rugby AU confirms new law trials including 'Super Time' as well as variations to promote offensive kicks
Rugby Australia has today confirmed seven law variations that will be applied in the upcoming Vodafone Super Rugby AU season.
Online Editors
12 Jun, 1:16
Rob Penney eyeing up new rules: 'We've gone obviously a bit further than New Zealand'
Waratahs coach Rob Penney is eager to get a sneak peek of law changes in New Zealand's Super Rugby competition before Australia's …
'It's not like you hate them or something': Brad Thorn weighs up loss of the Reds' Quit 3
Reds boss Brad Thorn hopes things won’t get awkward if Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings or Isaac Lucas wind up at a rival Australian …
How Super Rugby Aotearoa's new golden point rule could backfire
Super Rugby Aotearoa will introduce new rules to decrease the chances of draws - but is a 10-minute golden point period really a f…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Jun, 2:36
Two weeks of knockout matches for Super Rugby Australia as full draw confirmed
Rugby Australia has today unveiled the full season draw for Vodafone Super Rugby AU. Kicking off on July 3, the competition will r…
Online Editors
11 Jun, 1:11
How the Chiefs lured Anton Lienert-Brown away from the all-powerful Crusaders
Exclusive: The Crusaders are a team that, more often than not, get what they want. They have countless international representativ…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jun, 23:27
Michael Fatialofa takes another step towards recovery from horrific injury
The continued recovery of Worcester Warriors’ Michael Fatialofa from a serious spinal injury has taken another astonishing turn,…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun, 21:37
South Africa's spot at top of the world at risk due to delayed start to rugby calendar
The World Champion Springboks will be at a distinct disadvantage should they face New Zealand and Australia in a revamped Rugby Ch…
Online Editors
10 Jun, 20:40
Why PRO14 could soon become PRO18: 'I'm absolutely keeping on with my negotiations'
There has been recent speculation that the remaining South Africa sides in Super Rugby could pull opt and join the PRO14, turning …
Online Editors
10 Jun, 10:01
Locked in: Super Rugby Australia kick-off date confirmed as broadcast deal finalised
Rugby Australia has reached a deal with Fox Sports to broadcast the new-look Super Rugby Australia competition.
'I've found that Mojo again': Why Lima Sopoaga is confident he's turned a corner in Europe
Exclusive: Lima Sopoaga won a Super Rugby title with the Highlanders in 2015 but it hasn't been smooth sailing for the former All …
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jun, 2:29
The Breakdown | Episode 20 | Who will win Super Rugby Aotearoa?
The excitement and waiting is over.... rugby is back and The Breakdown crew are here to break down the opening round of Super Rugb…
The whopping crowd figure the Blues are predicting for Super Rugby Aotearoa opener
The Blues are expecting their biggest home crowd for a Super Rugby match this weekend since they last made the playoffs in 2011.
Online Editors
09 Jun, 4:28
Why the Hurricanes' hopes of success in Super Rugby Aotearoa rest on the shoulders of two men
If the Hurricanes are to challenge for the Super Rugby Aotearoa title, their hopes rest firmly on the shoulders of two of their mo…
All Blacks duo dealt injury blows on eve of Super Rugby Aotearoa
Injuries are expected to keep two key All Blacks out of the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Online Editors
09 Jun, 2:21
How rugby players reacted to Black Lives Matter protests
Rugby players across the world have joined in or shown their support for the international human rights movement Black Lives Matte…
Josh Raisey
08 Jun, 15:55
SA killed off Sunwolves as revenge for World Cup vote
Former Sunwolves coach Tony Brown has taken another swipe at South African rugby for what he says was a vindictive move to shut do…
The three players capable of changing the Highlanders' fortunes in Super Rugby Aotearoa
The first seven weeks of Super Rugby this year weren't as flash as the Highlanders would have hoped for, but the Dunedin club have…
'World first': Crowds allowed back for Super Rugby Aotearoa matches as kick-off times pushed back
Super Rugby Aotearoa will be the first professional rugby competition in the world to have fans return en-masse in the Covid-19 er…
Online Editors
08 Jun, 3:59
Waratahs boss Rob Penney calls for trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition against 'benchmark' Kiwi sides
The Waratahs coach is calling for Rugby Australia to pursue a trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition with the New Zealand clubs next…
Online Editors
08 Jun, 1:04
Dan Carter's greatest Blues contribution remains to be seen
If he’s only capable of cameos from the bench, that won’t diminish his standing or legacy and it surely won’t impact his abi…
Hamish Bidwell
08 Jun, 0:28
Why representing the Blues has never been the goal for All Black Jack Goodhue
Exclusive: Jack Goodhue has long been touted as the 'one that got away' from the Blues - but the Northland, Crusaders and All Blac…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jun, 23:13
Future quickly fading for Super Rugby's most successful expansion team
Less than a year since reaching the Super Rugby Final, Argentina’s Jaguares face the risk of collapsing due to the coronavirus p…
Online Editors
06 Jun, 21:53
Vunivalu set to talk to manager over Reds move
Melbourne flyer Suliasi Vunivalu wants to stay with the Storm in the NRL if his code switch to financially-troubled rugby union ne…
The good, bad and ugly: 10 All Blacks who came back to New Zealand like Dan Carter did
It's been five years since Dan Carter last played professional rugby in New Zealand, so how could he pan out after stints in Franc…
'You can't really rush a scrum': Why Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa believes scrum clocks are a bad idea
Brumbies captain and Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa doesn't support a scrum clock innovation, but likes the idea of a sent off pla…
'Like an NBA player': Cousin of ex-Wallabies duo Will Skelton and Peter Betham joins Melbourne Rebels
The cousin of former Wallabies stars Will Skelton and Peter Betham has joined the Melbourne Rebels ahead of their Australian Super…
Online Editors
05 Jun, 5:10
Too old for Super Rugby? Ex-All Blacks coach weighs in on Dan Carter debate
A former All Blacks coach has given his thoughts about Dan Carter's shock return to Super Rugby with the Blues.
Online Editors
05 Jun, 2:06
Highlanders preparing for 'world first' if rugby bring back crowds for Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Highlanders could have the honour of being the world's first top-class sporting side to host a live event in front of a crowd …
Online Editors
04 Jun, 22:48
Super Rugby Australia set to trial laws further blurring the lines between union and league
With New Zealand and Australia both launching their own Super Rugby competitions for 2020 in the coming months, the respective uni…
Online Editors
04 Jun, 3:42
World Cup-winning Springbok says South African Super Rugby exile poses many questions
Former South Africa wing and 2007 World Cup winner Bryan Habana said on Wednesday he would like to see a global calendar introduce…
Online Editors
04 Jun, 2:29
'Now we've got this game that's almost like NFL': The law changes Eddie Jones wants to speed up rugby
England head coach Eddie Jones believes rugby needs to follow in the footsteps of the NRL and introduce law changes in an attempt …
Online Editors
03 Jun, 4:57
The Breakdown | Episode 19 | Eddie Jones and Beauden Barrett
This week on The Breakdown, the team chat to the head coach of England, Eddie Jones, about that dreaded game in Japan and the Blue…
Former Blues player on life support after open heart surgery
The Blues are among those sending their hopes and prayers to Matt Johnson as their former midfielder fights for his life after und…
Online Editors
03 Jun, 1:37
'He doesn't look too bad in Blue' - Joe Rokocoko's take on the new Carlos Spencer
Joe Rokocoko is one of the most prodigiously talented outside backs that Auckland has produced and he was able to flourish on the …
Tom Vinicombe
03 Jun, 0:43
Former World Cup-winning Wallaby calls for Japanese return to Super Rugby
The Sunwolves, who have been part of Super Rugby since 2016, will be cut from the tournament after this year, but a former Wallabi…
How rugby is shaping up for its return to action despite Covid-19
England’s Premiership has been handed provisional approval to begin non-contact training, but what is the state of play elsewher…
Into The Unkown: Where does the future of the Jaguares and Argentine rugby lie?
As New Zealand, Australia and South Africa devise plans for what a post-coronavirus world looks like for their club sides, the Jag…
Brumbies bring in Sunwolves lock to help cope with loss of half-centurion
The Brumbies have announced that versatile forward Ben Hyne has returned for a second stint in Canberra.
Online Editors
02 Jun, 4:07
Report: South African Super Rugby sides could join PRO14 by next year
The drum beats are getting louder – South Africa will quit Super Rugby to join Europe's PRO14 within a matter of years.
Online Editors
01 Jun, 23:52
Emiliano Boffelli could be first to land big contract after Jags suggest players leave
Pumas utility back Emiliano Boffelli could be the first of the Jaguares stars to land a big overseas contract, after the Super Rug…
Online Editors
01 Jun, 18:19
Massive job cuts and wages slashed as Rugby Australia announce phase one of rebuild
Rugby Australia will shed one-third of its workforce as well as cut salaries as it looks to save $5.5 million in phase one of a br…
Jaguares players told to consider options as franchise's future remains uncertain
A Jaguares star has revealed players at the franchise have been told by the Argentine Rugby Union that they are free to take up of…
Online Editors
01 Jun, 5:28
The two key lessons rugby can learn from the NRL's innovative and exhilarating return
The impressively smooth return of the NRL has brought with it two key lessons rugby could learn from leading into the domestic Sup…
Confirmed: Sunwolves excluded from Australian Super Rugby competition
Rugby Australia have confirmed that the Tokyo-based Sunwolves won't compete in the revised domestic Super Rugby competition.
Online Editors
01 Jun, 1:04
From sleeping in an office to Wallabies hopeful: Hunter Paisami's zero to hero story
It's been some year for Wallabies hopeful and former Auckland schoolboy Hunter Paisami, who only made his Super Rugby debut in Jan…
Online Editors
31 May, 21:32
'First phase' of Rugby Australia restructure to be announced this week
Rugby Australia will this week announce the first phase of a wholesale restructure after lodging their 2019 financial report that …
From 3 near-death experiences to South African MMA champion in 26 months: The fall and rise of Ethienne Reynecke
Ethienne Reynecke knew his old career as a pro rugby hooker guaranteed him nothing in life, but the adversity he has had to overco…
Liam Heagney
31 May, 8:00
How South Africa can remain competitive and reinforce their position as a world super power
For the game to function optimally in South Africa in order to serve the current needs there are three extremely important aspects…
Online Editors
31 May, 5:33
South African Super Rugby sides' future may lie in Europe
According to WalesOnline, South Africa’s four Super Rugby teams could be joining the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings in the Pro1…
Online Editors
30 May, 21:42
Back in business... SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train clearance
A government announcement in South Africa has cleared the way for SA Rugby to get its teams back training after the lockdown restr…
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30 May, 11:01
Date set for global calendar summit that could change the rugby schedule forever - report
Following talks between Six Nations and SANZAAR, a follow-up is now scheduled for Dublin that includes Premiership, Top 14, PRO14 …
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30 May, 9:20
Experimental law changes considered for Australian Super Rugby competition
Rugby Australia are weighing up whether to implement any of World Rugby's 10 optional temporary law amendments designed to help re…
All Blacks star Brodie Retallick reveals why he turned down the Chiefs
All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has revealed why he turned down a return to the Chiefs for next month's Super Rugby Aotearoa comp…
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30 May, 3:53
Stormers confirm exit of 3 more players, Sharks sign Libbok
The loss of three young players isn't the kind of news Super Rugby Stormers fans want to hear, while Manie Libbok has decided to l…
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29 May, 16:27
Wallabies spots on the line for Western Force ahead of new Australian Super Rugby competition
Western Force coach Tim Sampson believes he has players capable of challenging for Wallabies spots, once they get the opportunity …
Brumbies confident of keeping majority of squad intact despite dire financial outlook
The Brumbies are expecting to keep their bulk of their squad intact as Australian rugby's dire financial state bites at Super Rugb…
Pete Samu surprised at selection omission: 'It's a good question ... I couldn't tell you to be honest'
Wallabies backrower Pete Samu doesn't know why he fell out of favour with coach Michael Cheika before last year's World Cup, admit…
'If you kick your goals and you put your team in the right parts of the field, everyone loves you over here'
In 2018, former Blues and Hurricanes playmaker made the decision to leave NZ and link up with La Rochelle in France. It's a move t…
Tom Vinicombe
28 May, 2:17
Malcolm Marx might not be going back to Japan after all
Malcolm Marx was among a group who announced their exit from the Lions earlier this month under the SA Rugby 21-day contract termi…
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27 May, 11:47
'I've never had a problem with Izack': Reds coach Brad Thorn responds Rodda rift reports
Brad Thorn says he's never had an argument with Izack Rodda, denying reports of a rift that apparently drove the Wallabies lock aw…
The Breakdown | Episode 18 | Highlanders recruit Nehe Milner-Skudder, NZ Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern and more
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, new Highlanders signing Nehe Milner-Skudder, Hurricanes star Jordie Barrett and referee Ben O'Ke…
All Blacks youngster Braydon Ennor re-commits to New Zealand Rugby
One-cap All Blacks prospect Braydon Ennor has re-committed to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders on a long-term deal.
'Highly likely that Josh won't be wearing No. 12': Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger opens up on Hunt-Ioane playmaking situation
One-test All Blacks first-five Josh Ioane's midfield experiment for the Highlanders is over.
Western Force confirmed as fifth team in new Super Rugby AU competition
Western Force has officially signed on to join the four Australian Super Rugby teams in an Australia-based competition to be known…
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27 May, 1:34
New Zealand Rugby make decision about controversial law change proposals
New Zealand Rugby has responded to World Rugby's proposal to ban scrum resets, team huddles and upright tackles when Super Rugby A…
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26 May, 23:08
Brett Cameron's Crusaders struggle: 'You're going to get an opportunity and it's all going to be worth it if you can take it'
Brett Cameron, still just in the early stages of his career, has experienced the full spectrum of highs and lows that come with be…
Tom Vinicombe
26 May, 22:43
Code-hopper Hunt: 'Trans-Tasman comp would be just like the Warriors in league'
Super Rugby is back in 2021 but Waratahs veteran Karmichael Hunt says his choice would be a trans-Tasman event without South Afric…
'I think that's ridiculous': Blues coach Leon MacDonald, All Blacks star react to World Rugby's proposed law changes
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has dismissed law change proposals from World Rugby in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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26 May, 4:47
The new rugby deal that puts more pressure on Super Rugby's future
Rugby's move towards a private-equity driven future has gathered pace with reports that CVC Capital Partners' splurge into the Pro…
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25 May, 23:41
Video interview: Richard Kahui talks 2011 - 'I would have been the slowest winger at the World Cup'
Exclusive: Despite Richard Kahui’s career being blighted by injury, the Tokoroa-born midfielder managed to keep his body mostly …
Tom Vinicombe
25 May, 22:54
Stormers coach insists World Cup winner Mbonambi doesn't have 'get out' clause in contract
Dobson added that he has been unhappy with what he called 'inaccurate stories' in South African media regarding some of his player…
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25 May, 16:35
'We've lost some good mates but they'll still be our mates': Why Reds captain Liam Wright is optimistic despite contract termination saga
The manner of their exits is disappointing but Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright can see a silver lining in the departure of reb…
The speed guru taking Wallabies star Reece Hodge's game to the next level
Reece Hodge is looking to learn some secrets of the Flying Fijians after linking with their former strength and conditioning guru…
Don't be surprised to see players walk out if Rugby Australia continues to struggle financially
Rugby League is controversially set to return in just a matter of days, even managing to include the New Zealand Warriors while Ru…
Finn Morton
24 May, 21:26
The latest Springbok on Jake White's Bulls radar - reports
Bulls head coach Jake White has another Springbok on his recruitment radar - Stormers hooker Bongi Mbonambi. According to Afrikaan…
Ian Cameron
24 May, 14:05
'Any players thinking that this is a ticket to a golden pot, I think will be sorely disappointed'
Rugby Australia interim CEO Rob Clarke has warned players can't expect a "golden pot" overseas and isn't concerned others will try…
Sunwolves remain on Rugby Australia's radar as announcement nears regarding domestic competition
Rugby Australia hasn't ruled out the prospect of the Sunwolves partaking in the new domestic Super Rugby competition, which is set…
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23 May, 5:45
Rugby Australia releases three Reds players over contract concerns amid pandemic
Rugby Australia has released three players, including national representative Izack Rodda, over contract disputes that arose durin…
'They'd do fine': All Blacks star Sam Whitelock backs Top League involvement in Super Rugby
All Blacks star Sam Whitelock believes that Japan's best Top League sides would more than hold their own if they were allowed into…
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23 May, 2:34
Sam Whitelock: How I heard I wouldn't captain the All Blacks
Sam Whitelock admits he "would have loved the opportunity" to captain the All Blacks despite falling short to international teamma…
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22 May, 5:31
'Easy money': Michael Cheika reveals fallout with Rugby Australia over proposed Super Rugby overhaul
Former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has revealed he advocated strongly for an overhaul of the beleaguered Super Rugby compe…
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22 May, 5:03
'I was crying on my floor': How All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder overcame 'dark places'
Returning former All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder has opened up about his desperate struggle since bursting onto the test scene…
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22 May, 1:44
Reds trio terminate contracts with Rugby Australia following stand-off
Queensland Reds trio Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas have sensationally ended their stand-off with Rugby Australia by …
Sunwolves expected to miss out on Australian Super Rugby competition
The Sunwolves won't be a part of the rebooted Australian Super Rugby competition with time and logistics counting against them.
'He is a true team man': Tug of war over Pieter-Steph du Toit's future has ended
The Stormers vowed they would fight to keep hold of Pieter-Steph du Toit after the World Rugby player of the year submitted a cont…
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21 May, 8:34
Waratahs quash any talks of an early player exodus
Former Wallabies halfback and NSW Waratahs backs coach Chris Whitaker says there's' no talk at the Tahs about another potential ex…
Stormers secure the signature of Springboks fullback from rival Bulls
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the Storm…
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20 May, 21:18
'You can play up to 32 games a year and it's just mental': Colin Slade explains why the Top 14 is on a completely different level to Super Rugby
Exclusive: Colin Slade spent almost half a decade slogging it out in the turgid conditions of France's Top 14 and will now turn hi…
Tom Vinicombe
20 May, 6:19
The Breakdown | Episode 17 | Dr Ashley Bloomfield, NZ Minister of Sport Grant Robertson, Scott Robertson and Patrick Tuipulotu
This week on The Breakdown, New Zealand's Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, joins the panel, alongside Minister of…
'There has been no real talk about people wanting to leave or a mass exodus'
Kurtley Beale is joining some Test veterans who headed overseas after 2019's World Cup, but Chris Whitaker insists his exit won’…
Locked in: All Blacks star Scott Barrett re-commits to New Zealand Rugby
Star All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has put pen to paper to re-commit his services to New Zealand Rugby in a multi-year deal.
The NRL and AFL have no problem banking mega-deals, why does NZR need to cry poor to the Northern Unions?
People in other parts of the world watch both codes, but hardly in massive numbers. Never mind because Australian television netwo…
Hamish Bidwell
19 May, 2:42
Brad Thorn 'livid' as Reds trio consider their options following pay cut refusals
Reds head coach Brad Thorn is reportedly 'livid' at the three Reds players who have been stood down by the Queensland Rugby Union …
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18 May, 23:01
The select few Super Rugby players set to benefit from the pandemic
With the Coronavirus outbreak squeezing clubs and unions into releasing and cutting players, opportunities are being created at a …
SA rugby transfer market: 8 ins and 14 outs
With the SA Rugby’s 21 days clause a thing of the past. Here is a look at all the confirmed contract agreements - reports Rugby …
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18 May, 10:02
'You play well, you put your hand up': Wallabies selectors eye up Western Force stars ahead of Australian Super Rugby competition
Western Force players could go from Australian rugby outcasts to Wallabies heroes within a year as a new domestic rugby competitio…
Wallabies lock among Reds trio stood down after refusing to take pay cuts
Three Queensland Reds players, including a Wallabies star, have been stood down without pay after refusing Rugby Australia's compe…
'That was bloody tough': Inside Michael Fatialofa's miracle recovery journey
Everyone is now acutely aware how one event irreversibly changes life in an instant. Expand that same feeling out to a lifetime of…
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17 May, 22:56
NZ rugby players return to training this week
It's been a minute, but professional rugby players in New Zealand are returning to training tomorrow (Monday) ahead of a return to…
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17 May, 9:14
'It's always been a dream of mine to play for the Hurricanes': Lima Sopoaga's future ambitions
Exclusive: Lima Sopoaga played 88 matches for the Highlanders over an eight-year career with the men from the deep south of New Ze…
Tom Vinicombe
17 May, 5:12
Rebels hope their slow and steady return pays dividends down the line
One of the last sides to return to Super Rugby training, Melbourne Rebels hope to leap ahead of their rivals by resuming contact w…
Ben Smith ends speculation about immediate future
Former All Black Ben Smith has responded to the rumours that he could be looking to make a return for the Highlanders after the Fr…
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17 May, 3:30
The massive challenge facing last year's All Blacks bolter: 'That still all seems quite a long way away at the moment'
Exclusive: The last time 2019 All Blacks bolter Luke Jacobson had any substantial professional playing minutes was in September, w…
Tom Vinicombe
17 May, 0:37
'I'm in no place to be giving advice, this is just what I do, and what works for me'
It's nowhere near the recommended five plus a day but Quade Cooper says he's in the best shape of his life due to a diet that he a…
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16 May, 22:05
Stormers issue du Toit update, admitting he is one of 3 players to request contract termination
World Rugby player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit has been at the centre of the most high profile tug of war sparked by SA Rugby…
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16 May, 13:37
REPORT: The fight to sign the world's most wanted rugby player may be over
Will he stay or will he go? This is the obfuscatory question surrounding World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit.
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16 May, 9:09
Former Wallabies flanker Liam Gill departs French club Lyon
Former Wallabies flanker Liam Gill has left Lyon after three seasons with the club, making a potential return to Super Rugby possi…
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16 May, 5:28
New Rugby Australia chairman outlines Super Rugby plans and ambitions for 'quicker' rugby
Rugby Australia's incoming chairman wants the game played at a faster pace and has targeted the ailing Super Rugby competition as …
Concealed injuries and the luckiest break in the world: The almost unbelievable, untold story of Karl Tu'inukuafe
Exclusive: Everybody knows the basic tale of the bouncer who was called into the Chiefs squad in 2018 and made his All Blacks debu…
Tom Vinicombe
15 May, 22:53
The reason France-bound Dillyn Leyds is gutted to be leaving the Stormers
Stormers coach John Dobson revealed this week that Dillyn Leyds has played his final match for the club before a move to La Rochel…
Josh Raisey
15 May, 15:21
Lucrative offers not enough to tempt Springboks Mapimpi and Am away from the Sharks
A 21-day window had allowed South African-based players to cancel their current contracts with immediate effect, opening the door …
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15 May, 11:44
Arno Botha heads home to South Africa after three-year European adventure
The 28-year-old Botha, who won two Springboks caps in 2013, becomes Jake White’s latest Bulls signing in an attempt to rejuvenat…
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15 May, 10:39
Malcolm Marx one of 5 departures from the Super Rugby Lions
South African rugby introduced a 21-day window that allowed for players and staff to cancel their current contracts with immediate…
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15 May, 8:56
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson provides update on potential North vs South clash
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has shed some light on the proposed and widely-speculated North vs South clash.
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15 May, 4:07
Bryn Hall's biggest regret: 'To this day, it still really hurts because we had such a great team and it's unfortunate that we didn't get the job done'
Bryn Hall has experienced unprecedented success since moving to the Crusaders in 2017 but it's one of his earlier experiences, wel…
Tom Vinicombe
15 May, 4:02
Report: New plans to keep Japan involved in Super Rugby revealed
Discussions to keep Japan involved in any form of Super Rugby next year have reportedly been held between competition organisers.
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15 May, 1:35
'If he gets hold of me in a ruck, I'll be a bit worried': Beauden Barrett's expectations for former teammates
Beauden Barrett has revealed he expects a fair amount of sledging when he makes his Blues debut against his former Hurricanes team…
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14 May, 21:13
RugbyPass FIFA Pros competition comes to an end as Australia and New Zealand go head-to-head
The Southern Hemisphere edition of the 2020 RugbyPass FIFA Pros competition has come to a fitting end, with Shaun Stevenson of the…
Julian Savea unsure of post-Toulon destination: 'It could be another franchise, it could be Japan, it could be the NZ Warriors'
54-cap All Blacks wing and Hurricanes centurion Julian Savea is heading back to New Zealand and could be back on the pitch in the …
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13 May, 21:11
Ex-Springbok Gio Aplon follows Jake White home from Japan and signs for the Bulls
Gio Aplon, the 37-year-old former Springboks utility, forged his career at the Stormers before heading to Grenoble in 2014 and the…
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13 May, 10:27
Highlanders confirm Nehe Milner-Skudder signing, All Blacks Sevens star to also join squad
The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder on a two-year deal.
What Ben Smith learned from the sending-off that spear-headed his career in France
Former All Black Ben Smith didn't have the smoothest of starts to his career in France but he certainly learned a valuable lesson …
Tom Vinicombe
13 May, 1:37
'We'd like to leave a legacy': Sunwolves respond to Rugby Australia's proposed domestic competition
The Sunwolves have confirmed they have entered discussions with Rugby Australia about joining the proposed new domestic competitio…
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13 May, 1:11
Nehe Milner-Skudder turned down a chance to represent his former Super team
Nehe Milner-Skudder has turned down an offer to return to the Hurricanes in favour of a contract with the Highlanders.
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13 May, 0:33
The financial constraints leaving the Blues, Crusaders without venues for Super Rugby Aotearoa
Financial constraints have left the Blues and Crusaders without confirmed home venues as New Zealand Super Rugby sides prepare for…
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12 May, 21:50
Ex-All Black Cory Jane's ingenious selection formula for dream North vs South Island game
New Zealand is the first country to announce a return to matches post-coronavirus, but ex-All Black Cory Jane wants more than just…
Josh Raisey
12 May, 18:13
'Honestly, I almost died': The stressful Super Rugby education Joe Marchant is relishing
An all-New Zealand Super Rugby series is set to commence on June 13, meaning on-loan Harlequins midfielder Joe Marchant will be ba…
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12 May, 14:15
No Brodie Retallick for Chiefs but two other All Blacks ink NZ deals, including a Toulon-bound World Cup winner
While the Chiefs have failed in a bid to bring All Black lock Brodie Retallick into the squad for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearo…
Tom Vinicombe
12 May, 7:50
Western Force reveal they are yet to receive an invite for new Australian domestic competition
The Western Force say they have yet to receive a formal invitation to compete in Rugby Australia's mooted domestic competition sch…
Confirmed: Crusaders boosted by return of All Blacks star ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Crusaders have confirmed a massive boost for the hastily altered 2020 campaign with veteran test lock Sam Whitelock returning …
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12 May, 2:43
'Everyone is going to be fired up': Hurricanes star reveals excitement about Super Rugby restart
Super Rugby players aren't meant to spend April and May on the sidelines, so there's little wonder a return to the grass is being …
Online Editors
12 May, 2:06
NZR doctor explains why a positive coronavirus case won't halt Super Rugby Aotearoa
While there will be no hard and fast rules around getting the flu vaccination, New Zealand's Super Rugby players will face tougher…
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12 May, 1:05
Elliot Dixon confirms why he definitely won't feature for the Highlanders in 2020
Exclusive: Rumours have been cropping up that the NZ-only edition of Super Rugby could welcome back some of the country’s former…
Tom Vinicombe
12 May, 0:47
Racing 92 confirm signing of veteran Wallabies star Kurtley Beale
After 13 years of service in Australia, Kurtley Beale will depart for French glamour club Racing 92 ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Alex McLeod
11 May, 22:50
Sunwolves to relocate to Australia as part of new Aussie Super Rugby plan
RA has released a return-to-play strategy with the aim of starting a five or six team 12-week competition, with Western Force and …
Wallabies prop Sio calls for 'scrum clock'
The continual re-setting of scrums and constant intervention from referees remains one of the biggest bugbears for supporters.
Beauden Barrett's Blues debut will prove he is, far and away, the country's best first five-eighth
If I were King, he would start every All Blacks test from here until the end of his career. That doesn’t mean I’m blind to the…
Hamish Bidwell
11 May, 6:06
New Zealand Rugby confirm start date and schedule of Super Rugby Aotearoa competition
Super Rugby Aotearoa will kick off in a matter of weeks following today’s announcement that the country will move to COVID-19 al…
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11 May, 4:41
An NFL-style combine set to re-start Australia's new domestic competition
Leading players in Australia are looking to give rugby in the country an injection of fresh air by proposing a radical new concept…
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11 May, 0:04
REPORT: One of the most talked about schoolboy props in SA set to sign for the Bulls
Jake White's Bulls look set to sign one of South Africa's most talked-about prop prospects in recent times, with Rapport suggestin…
Ian Cameron
10 May, 13:51
Interim CEO makes quick impact: 'There wasn't a lot of clarity and no-one could make decisions so there was a bit of frustration building away.'
Interim CEO Rob Clarke is making big inroads at Rugby Australia after less than a week in the job, earning praise from Super Rugby…
Aaron Cruden sets the record straight: what went wrong in France and why he returned to New Zealand
Exclusive: After two years in France, Aaron Cruden made the decision to move back home to represent the Chiefs side that he won tw…
Tom Vinicombe
10 May, 6:01
How Rugby Australia's acting-CEO believes the sport can reclaim its status in a crowded market
Since the glory days of the early 2000s, many have tried to revive Australian rugby yet all have failed. With plenty of challenges…
One more off-contract All Blacks loose forward could be staying put in New Zealand
After last year's World Cup, New Zealand bid farewell to a number of capped All Blacks, including loose forwards Kieran Read, Matt…
Tom Vinicombe
10 May, 1:22
Thoughts from the new All Blacks captain: Why Sam Cane frustrates coach Ian Foster
All Black coach Ian Foster revealed his new captain Sam Cane can be "frustrating" to deal with.
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10 May, 0:25
Why Aaron Cruden will be looking forward to the New Zealand-only Super Rugby competition
Aaron Cruden’s Chiefs homecoming hasn’t exactly gone to plan – but the opportunity for something a little bit different in 2…
Tom Vinicombe
09 May, 3:10
Rugby Australia advised to ditch focus on Super Rugby following revelation of 'devastating' figures
Among the shock revelations was the drop in popularity of rugby union as only the ninth most popular sport in the Australian marke…
Online Editors
09 May, 2:58
Western Force handed second chance in Australian rugby reboot
Super Rugby trans-Tasman finals appear unlikely as Rugby Australia looks to lock in a July 3 domestic reboot, which is set to incl…
New Zealand Rugby's multi-billion dollar move that could see them leave World Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has engaged in talks with a multi-billion-dollar American investment firm about taking a stake in the struggling…
Online Editors
08 May, 22:37
Bulls take just 15 days to appoint a new CEO after Meyer quits
With Jake White taking over as director of rugby and new owners in place since last November, many changes are being rung at the L…
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08 May, 11:34
The All Blacks selection dilemma that Sam Cane's captaincy has created
There’s no doubting that the All Blacks captaincy role bestowed on Sam Cane is an appointment richly deserved, but what does it …
Quarter-finals rain goals as the Southern Hemisphere's top four FIFA players are decided
The RugbyPass FIFA Southern Series semi-finalists have been decided after some high-scoring matches between the cream of the South…
How a former schoolboy sensation has forged an entirely new career pathway for up-and-coming stars
Exclusive: Historically, the path to playing professional rugby has followed a fairly standardised route. Hawke's Bay star Lincoln…
Tom Vinicombe
07 May, 5:05
New Zealand Super Rugby return gets the green light, derbies confirmed
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that professional rugby and netball will resume at COVI…
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07 May, 1:53
Super Rugby rumours aplenty: return date looms, a potential venue and players returning from Japan?
Super Rugby games could be played on Sundays and the All Blacks are lining up a three-test series against Australia at the end of …
Online Editors
06 May, 21:54
'Munster vs the Crusaders sounds pretty cool': Sam Whitelock eager for cross-hemisphere club clashes
As the rugby fraternity prepares itself for a global alignment on the international scene, Sam Whitelock has revealed he would lik…
Online Editors
06 May, 4:57
Analysis: The next generation All Black backline to unlock the Springboks with Super Rugby's latest trend
The All Blacks have no shortage of young backs to build such an attack, with the likes of Jordie Barrett and Braydon Ennor bringin…
All Blacks stars dominate in SANZAAR's unique twist on Super Rugby team of the decade
Seven All Blacks have outnumbered their Australian and South African counterparts in a special Super Rugby team of the decade comp…
Online Editors
05 May, 4:24
Financially-embattled Rugby Australia take next step towards returning to action
Rugby Australia have made an approach to federal government as they eye a return to action date in July.
O'Connor 'rebuilds from scratch' with legendary kicking coach during time off
The 29-year-old recently shared clips on Instagram of himself working alongside the kicking coach, and explained how he had to reb…
Josh Raisey
04 May, 11:11
SANZAAR distance themselves from 'speculation' surrounding major changes to Super Rugby format
There is massive uncertainty regarding the future of Super Rugby, with numerous reports of a new Trans-Tasman tournament being int…
Online Editors
04 May, 8:52
Report: Why the Sunwolves won't take part in proposed new Japanese domestic league
The Sunwolves may have played their last match of Super Rugby, and it now appears they won't be playing in a proposed new Japanese…
The stats behind the giant Springbok centre that selectors went cold on
There is one Springbok player who probably should have more Test caps to his name. Sharks centre Andre Esterhuizen.
Online Editors
03 May, 16:01
REPORT: PSDT offered €3.6million deal to leave Stormers
Reports emerging from South Africa this weekend suggest Stormers face a pitched battle to keep Pieter Steph du Toit (PSDT) after t…
Ian Cameron
03 May, 12:23
Watch: The finals match that made it painfully clear Super Rugby's structure badly needed a re-jig
Super Rugby is not the same product it once was. After growing from 12 teams to 15 over the space of two decades, the 2016 season …
Online Editors
03 May, 5:36
How New Zealand's reported replacement for the endangered Super Rugby competition might function
A new competition could be in the works in New Zealand involving the current Super Rugby sides - but it will take a fair amount of…
Tom Vinicombe
03 May, 2:35
Blue Bulls bring back big Bok from Toulon
The Blue Bulls have confirmed that they are bringing back Springbok prop, Marcel van der Merwe, after a stint with French Top 14 c…
Online Editors
02 May, 17:38
Watch: TJ Perenara, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu shine in star-studded 2010 clash between Blues U18 and Hurricanes U18
Rare footage of All Blacks trio TJ Perenara, Ofa Tu'ungafasi and Patrick Tuipulotu shining at age-grade level for the Blues and Hu…
Online Editors
02 May, 3:24
'A trans-Tasman comp with an Asian and Pacific feel to it would be a great competition to be involved in'
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has backed calls for a drastic Super Rugby shake-up, saying a trans-Tasman competition would be a "gre…
Online Editors
01 May, 22:03
Pote Human has left the Bulls with immediate effect
The coach's swift exit comes in the wake of the revelation that Jake White, the club's new director of rugby, would take over the …
Online Editors
01 May, 14:57
All Blacks trial on the cards alongside rejigged multi-nation club competition
Plans are formulating to stage a one-off All Blacks trial between a rejigged Super Rugby and the Mitre 10 Cup this year.
Online Editors
01 May, 8:53
Josh Ioane thumps Ngani Laumape as Pete Samu and Bryn Hall play out a thriller in FIFA Pros tournament
The opening round of the RugbyPass FIFA Pros southern hemisphere charity tournament came to a close on Friday with a double-heade…
Michael Hooper, Matt Toomua to hold talks with top Kiwi players about trans-Tasman future next week
Wallabies veterans Michael Hooper and Matt Toomua are set to meet with some of New Zealand's top players next week to explore scen…
Online Editors
01 May, 5:18
Details of planned new professional New Zealand competition revealed - report
A New Zealand-based competition featuring up to eight professional teams is being reported as the potential future of rugby in the…
Online Editors
01 May, 3:23
Fans still waiting on refunds for suspended Super Rugby matches
More than a month after all rugby across New Zealand was postponed indefinitely, fans were still struggling to get ticket refunds …
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30 Apr, 21:04
Elliot Dixon earns himself two red cards and kicks a penalty in first competitive match since coronavirus struck
Known as a powerful enforcer on the field, Ricoh Black Rams and former Highlanders loose forward Elliot Dixon has taken his aggres…
Money no object, a New Zealand-only replacement for Super Rugby is the way forward
The current, widespread suspension of rugby across the globe is forcing a massive re-think of how the game is administered, organi…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Apr, 5:37
South Africa Super Rugby's best travellers but Kiwi pocket rocket takes the cake
New Zealand may have dominated Super Rugby for the last decade, but South African forwards proved to be the best ‘travellers’.
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29 Apr, 21:33
Here's how an ex-Wallaby believes Pacific Island countries could creatively join Super Rugby revamp
The SANZAAR competition looks set to undergo a major revamp from next year, with New Zealand Rugby having announced a wholesale re…
Online Editors
29 Apr, 17:20
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale one of two players to secure a quarter-final berth in RugbyPass FIFA Pros tournament
The opening round of the RugbyPass FIFA Pros southern hemisphere charity tournament continued on Wednesday with a second successi…
Online Editors
29 Apr, 7:10
Ex-All Blacks trio's call for return of 'vibrant' old-school international tours
Rugby tours akin to those of the amateur days of the game could well be the future of the code, according to three former All Blac…
Online Editors
29 Apr, 4:25
Rugby looks to NRL for guidance on the short-term future
The Rugby Union Players Association says it can learn from the NRL's ambitious competition restart plans but won't be pushing for …
Online Editors
29 Apr, 3:43
'I lost nine kgs': All Blacks star opens up about health scare
Two months after suddenly being admitted into hospital, a three-cap All Black has made a shock revelation.
Online Editors
29 Apr, 1:27
Steven Luatua interested in making a return to the Blues
Steven Luatua hasn't turned his back on New Zealand rugby just yet.
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28 Apr, 22:09
Kiwi duo post big wins in opening round of southern hemisphere FIFA Pros tournament
The first round of the RugbyPass FIFA Pros southern hemisphere charity tournament has kicked off in thrilling fashion.
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28 Apr, 7:01
Why Lima Sopoaga left New Zealand and forfeited the chance to play at a Rugby World Cup
Wasps' offer wasn’t the first time the Wellington-born first five received offers from overseas… he had considered a move as e…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Apr, 6:07
The arranged marriage of South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina is over
This year’s Super Rugby competition is over and, even without the Sunwolves from 2021, a Four-Nations’ franchise tournament ap…
Hamish Bidwell
28 Apr, 3:44
How a trans-Tasman competition could be the death of Super Rugby
Super Rugby as we know it is dead, and New Zealand Rugby knows that according to Australian reports.
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27 Apr, 22:11
Building the perfect rugby player: Full-back
What makes for the perfect rugby player? We finish our series on the prototype players with a look at the full-back position.
New Zealand Rugby launch wide-ranging Super Rugby review
All five New Zealand Super Rugby clubs will be involved in the review, name Aratipu, which will be chaired by Blues Chair and Barr…
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27 Apr, 8:34
Why Raelene Castle was never the right person to lead Australian rugby
This past week will be one remembered in the history Australian rugby as one of its most bruising - yet not a ball has been kicked…
Nick Turnbull
27 Apr, 5:05
RugbyPass FIFA Pros: The search to find rugby's greatest FIFA player continues in the southern hemisphere
16 players from New Zealand, Australia and Japan have thrown their hats into the ring as they eye up FIFA supremacy down south, an…
Wallabies star calls for rethink of 'outdated' Super Rugby model
A Wallabies star believes an overhaul of the Super Rugby format is needed once rugby returns to action after the coronavirus lockd…
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26 Apr, 23:57
The bench press records of 47 elite rugby players
It's a sports' cliché, but the bench press continues to occupy a uniquely macho seat in the pantheon of weight training disciplin…
Reports - Waratahs centurion left out of Wallabies group
Already the Wallabies were going to be on a building mission this year after a raft of senior players departed overseas post the 2…
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26 Apr, 6:36
Stormers looking to evolve backline play after unbeaten start crumbled in final weeks
When, or if, rugby resumes one can surely expect a more ‘involved’ Stormers backline says assistant coach Dawie Snyman.
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26 Apr, 6:00
The snowball effect that saw Lachlan Boshier named Super Rugby MVP and catapulted him into the All Blacks selection frame
Exclusive: After almost five seasons of Super Rugby experience, Chiefs flanker Lachlan Boshier is finally getting the recognition …
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr, 3:40
The Future of Rugby: New Zealand U23
The penultimate "Future of Rugby" article sees us look over New Zealand and the U23 options at their disposal, with a rich vein of…
The scarcely believable 60m Sam Whitelock try that had Super Rugby in awe
A look back at one of the greatest tries scored by a forward in the history of Super Rugby.
Online Editors
25 Apr, 4:57
Rugby's rich list: The world's highest-paid players in 2020
A list of the 15 best-paid rugby players on the planet has been released, and it features a few interesting names.
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25 Apr, 3:26
The world reacts to Raelene Castle's resignation: 'A truly dark time in our game'
For as long as Raelene Castle has been Rugby Australia's CEO, she has attracted criticism from around Australia. Fans have been qu…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Apr, 3:39
Building the perfect rugby player: Outside Centre
Our series looking at building the perfect rugby player moves on to the outside centre position, with examples ranging from Manu T…
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby clashes 'one of the models that we are working through at the moment'
The prospect of trans-Tasman rugby battles including Bledisloe Cup tests resuming this year have received another boost.
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23 Apr, 0:30
Super Rugby as we know it is likely a thing of the past
RUPA president Damien Fitzpatrick has called on SANZAAR to think outside the square to save Super Rugby - and says the competition…
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22 Apr, 18:45
'Challenging for all involved': Blues, Chiefs join Crusaders in cutting staff jobs due to pandemic
The Blues and Chiefs have joined the Crusaders in making staff redundancies as the New Zealand franchises continue to grapple with…
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22 Apr, 5:56
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition, Bledisloe Cup series still a possibility this year
A 2020 Bledisloe Cup series is on the table, while Australian Super Rugby teams could play in a makeshift trans-Tasman league late…
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21 Apr, 5:34
Matt Giteau reveals why his globe-trotting 20-year odyssey is coming to an end
Exclusive: If you’re looking for a quintessential example of the modern-day rugby professional, then you need look no further th…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr, 5:23
'Incredibly painful': Super Rugby job losses announced for Crusaders
The Crusaders have succumbed to the financial pressure caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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21 Apr, 1:28
Building the perfect rugby player: Inside Centre
Our series attempting to build the perfect rugby player moves on to inside centre, where a contrast of styles make it hard to lock…
New Zealand's dismal goal-kicking stats that should have Ian Foster on edge
It's no secret that New Zealand have typically favoured ball-runners over goal-kicking supremos in the No. 10 jersey but the lates…
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19 Apr, 2:39
Ben Smith may never have played for the Highlanders let alone the All Blacks
Ben Smith has been arguably the greatest Test fullback of the last decade and has drawn comparisons to former All Blacks flyer Chr…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Apr, 23:50
Jonah Lomu's shorts from the inaugural Super 12 final are up for sale
If this week's Lotto winner is stuck on what to spend some of their winnings on, here's an idea: The autographed pair of shorts wh…
Online Editors
18 Apr, 22:47
The Giant Killers: The all-time Sunwolves XV that brought Super Rugby to life
The Sunwolves may have played their last-ever match of Super Rugby, so we look back at the best players to have represented the co…
New Zealand Rugby reveals Sam Whitelock could return for Crusaders this year
New Zealand Rugby have revealed All Blacks star Sam Whitelock could make a surprise return to the Crusaders this year.
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18 Apr, 0:46
New Zealand freezing 50% of remaining player payments
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) have today agreed to a range of payment changes t…
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16 Apr, 1:49
New Zealand Government makes $7.3 million payout to rugby nationwide
Rugby in New Zealand has received a $7.3 million boost from the nation's government under its wage subsidy scheme.
Online Editors
15 Apr, 6:00
World Rugby won't bail out SANZAAR despite facing $790m financial deficit
Vice-chairman Augustin Pichot says World Rugby won't bail out SANZAAR nations that hit the financial skids.
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15 Apr, 5:51
SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos reveals cutoff date for revamped Super Rugby competition
SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos has revealed that plans for a revamped version of Super Rugby will be on the table until the end of the …
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15 Apr, 0:18
Andy Marinos insists he isn't 'rubbishing' Super Rugby with his latest scheduling plan
The SANZAAR chief claims his plan is chiefly designed to find a way out of the restrictions imposed on rugby in the southern hemis…
Chris Jones
14 Apr, 12:22
Building the perfect rugby player: No8
The latest in our series looking at what goes into building the perfect rugby player sees us round off the pack with an examinatio…
Temporary pay relief for Waratahs
With Rugby Australia and the Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) resuming talks, NSW Rugby have followed the recent example of …
Online Editors
14 Apr, 9:43
The NZ provincial sides that could be unstoppable with their All Blacks available for selection
This year, there's a very real chance that we could see New Zealand's provincial competition take pride of place in the rugby cale…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Apr, 4:49
'He's a very, very good player': The potential Wallabies star Will Genia believes is the real deal
Former Wallabies halfback Will Genia has lathered a promising Australian youngster in praise, but has issued a warning if the futu…
Online Editors
14 Apr, 3:51
Clock ticking for Waratahs after Rugby Australia fail to agree Easter pay deal with players' union
RA had been optimistic of getting a deal on salary cuts done with the Rugby Union Players' Association by the end of the holiday p…
Online Editors
13 Apr, 9:40
Trans-Tasman competition being discussed by Super Rugby officials amid coronavirus pandemic
A mooted Australasian Super Rugby competition is being discussed by Super Rugby officials as one of various options to resurrect t…
Online Editors
13 Apr, 5:51
Report: PRO14 teams included as new South Africa comp given start date
South Africa Rugby has reportedly formulated a radically modified schedule to save the season following suspension due to the COVI…
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12 Apr, 10:16
Rob Penney stood down without pay while his assistant coaches remain on the books
The Waratahs, like many sporting clubs around the world, have been forced into taking drastic cost-cutting measures due to the cor…
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11 Apr, 21:17
Stalemate continues to grip Australian rugby talks as another day passes with no breakthrough
The stalemate between Rugby Australia and the players' association over wage negotiations continues, with the two parties failing …
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11 Apr, 8:44
Grant Fox gives verdict on proposed North vs South clash as All Blacks prepare for 18-month season
All Blacks selector Grant Fox is preparing for the possibility of an 18-month season, which may well include the revival of the No…
Online Editors
11 Apr, 4:50
Building the perfect rugby player: Openside flanker
The latest in our series looking at the make-up of the perfect rugby player shines a spotlight on the openside flanker position.
The RugbyPass Super Rugby Mid-Season Awards
A panel of RugbyPass writers have come together to celebrate the best (and worst) of Super Rugby so far this year with our annual…
'I was thinking about the playoffs': Beauden Barrett's broken Blues dream
Like many Blues fans, Beauden Barrett had an eye on the playoffs in 2020. Instead, he's been forced to wait indefinitely for his f…
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10 Apr, 1:50
'People are dying' - Jamie Roberts starts daily blog in fight against pandemic
Welsh great Jamie Roberts has said that it is a “privilege” to be able to volunteer as an honorary fellow with the NHS Cardiff…
Josh Raisey
09 Apr, 11:58
Rugby Australia talks stall after director falls ill
Rugby Australia remains confident an agreement over player pay cuts will be hammered out before next week.
Online Editors
09 Apr, 9:25
The 'Escaped Lions XV' that populate clubs around the world
When the Lions returned to Super Rugby in 2014, they introduced a new group of ‘no-name brand’ players to the game in South Af…
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09 Apr, 9:07
The first host of Australian rugby on the state of the game, foreign coaches and that 'turd' comment
Nick McArdle's ejection from the Fox Sports team was a major shock to many. What have been the highlights and lowlights of his car…
Nick Turnbull
09 Apr, 7:20
Former Wallabies skipper calls for Rugby Australia to get 'selfish'
Australian rugby needs to be selfish and take a hard look at its involvement in Super Rugby, says ex-Wallabies skipper Stephen Moo…
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09 Apr, 4:29
Australian players reportedly set to lose majority of income or face stand-downs
Australian players are set to take some of the biggest coronavirus induced pay cuts in the game according to The Australian.
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09 Apr, 3:07
Warren Gatland cautiously optimistic about mooted competition: 'Sometimes under crisis there's an opportunity to fix things.'
Warren Gatland has provided words of wisdom for any cross-hemisphere rugby competition that tries to get off the ground, noting it…
Online Editors
08 Apr, 21:40
Super Rugby boss Andy Marinos coy on ambitious Club World Cup proposal
SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos has remained coy on plans about a proposed Club World Cup which could involve Super Rugby clu…
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08 Apr, 5:21
Jamie Roberts has gone from Super Rugby... to working at his local NHS in Cardiff
The 33-year-old flew out of Cape Town on March 26 after his stint with the Stormers was halted by the shutdown measures to combat …
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07 Apr, 20:23
Richie Mo'unga speaks out: What really happened at Crusaders lockdown breach
Richie Mo'unga has taken to social media to offer his side of the story after he was filmed training with teammates in Christchurc…
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07 Apr, 0:51
NZR label Crusaders players' behaviour as 'unacceptable'
New Zealand Rugby have labelled a training session made up of Crusaders players - where they broke COVID-19 lockdown rules - as "u…
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06 Apr, 22:00
EPCR confirm talks have taken place regarding new global club tournament
EPCR have responded to comments by French Rugby President Bernard Laporte, who has outlined his hopes of introducing a new Club Wo…
Ciarán Kennedy
06 Apr, 19:26
Laporte outlines plan to replace Champions Cup with a new Club World Cup
The French Rugby President is hoping to be elected World Rugby vice-chairman next month.
Online Editors
06 Apr, 15:55
Building the perfect rugby player: Hooker
In the second of our series looking at the prototype rugby player in the modern era, we turn our attention to hooker, with plenty …
Six Premiership players who could benefit most from a stint in Super Rugby
Crossing the equator for Super Rugby is a path not taken often enough by northern hemisphere players, but RugbyPass has identified…
Josh Raisey
06 Apr, 11:30
Public apology given after All Blacks star among players caught flouting lockdown
Crusaders confirmed some of their players had breached their own rules around individual training during the coronavirus lockdown.
Online Editors
06 Apr, 9:19
It shouldn't take a crisis to bring back the North Island vs South Island clash - it has bigger potential than that
For all the havoc that COVID-19 has wreaked since it exploded into life, it may have provided Kiwi rugby with at least one small s…
How Rebels captain Dane Haylett-Petty is training with teammates from the other side of Australia
Spread across Australia, Melbourne Rebels players are trying to keep some routine and normality in the midst of a very abnormal Su…
Online Editors
06 Apr, 4:47
The promising Australia U20 vintage we may never get to see
The first Australia U20 side of the year has been named by head coach Jason Gilmore and it's an exciting group of returning player…
Building the perfect rugby player: Props
A new series from RugbyPass takes a look at what attributes make up the perfect player in a particular position and the series sta…
The unfair criticism being levelled at a rising star of South African rugby
Stormers head coach John Dobson believes some of the criticism levelled at Damian Willemse is unfair - reports Warren Fortune for …
Online Editors
04 Apr, 14:00
Six times rugby players smashed it on debut
Every professional player dreams of the perfect start to their career, be it for their club, country or even when switching from a…
New Zealand Rugby confirms revival of North Island vs South Island derby a possibility
New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the possibility of creating a North vs South State of Origin-style clash is being seriously consi…
Online Editors
03 Apr, 23:50
Top League to continue clashing with Super Rugby in 2021
Top League boss Osamu Ota today confirmed that next year's competition will again start in January which will again create an over…
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03 Apr, 4:01
Highlanders become first Kiwi Super Rugby club to begin staff pay cuts
The Highlanders have become the first New Zealand Super Rugby franchise to reduce its staff's pay in the wake of the ongoing coron…
Online Editors
03 Apr, 1:50
2020 turning into a nightmare farewell season for Newlands
The big farewell season for Newlands Stadium is turning out to be a disaster. With the rugby season in limbo due to the COVID-19 p…
Online Editors
02 Apr, 20:41
'If I had my time again, I would've changed a lot': How falling out of favour with Robbie Deans changed Matt Giteau's career
You don’t play over 300 games of professional rugby without having a few personality clashes along the way - that was certainly …
Tom Vinicombe
02 Apr, 5:15
Wallaby Mitchell's 'grim' pay predictions
Unemployed and enduring a frustrating wait to resume his own career, Drew Mitchell expects a similarly grim short-term future for …
Online Editors
02 Apr, 2:02
The Breakdown I Episode 9 | Richie McCaw on SARS-CoV-2
The Breakdown is joined by superstar guests Richie McCaw, Will Greenwood, Ardie Savea and Jean De Villiers to discuss rugby's resp…
The Breakdown I Episode 8 | The Future of NZ Rugby
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson and Minister of Sport Grant Robertson join the Breakdown to talk about the immediate future of rugby in…
'Nah, that's not him, this is not our guy. This guy is small and fat'
Loni Uhila’s mighty knees trembled as he walked through the door of his family home and came face to face with the father who ha…
Jamie Lyall
01 Apr, 18:38
The Springboks were top of the world in 2019. How do they stay there in 2020?
After lifting the Rugby World Cup in 2019, can the Springboks stay at the top of the world in 2020? We take a look at their squad …
Rugby Australia issue statement as player pay cut negotiations continue to sour
Rugby Australia have issued a statement on their negotiations with the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) regarding a pay c…
Online Editors
01 Apr, 8:30
How tomorrow's Wallabies turned the tide against their neighbours and rocketed Noah Lolesio from one state to the next
Noah Lolesio has enjoyed five victories from six matches with the Brumbies - but success hasn't always been so constant for the fo…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Apr, 4:34
'They're going to have to play a bit more semi-professional': Top Kiwi official warns NZ players may need second career
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association boss Rob Nichol has warned that professional players in New Zealand may have to seek second…
Online Editors
01 Apr, 2:49
NZR announce emergency grant to protect Super Rugby clubs
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced an emergency grant will be made available to New Zealand’s five Super Rugby clubs to ensur…
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01 Apr, 2:39
World Cup winner blasts Rugby Australia: 'Rugby was sick a long time before the coronavirus came along'
Former Australian Test player and 1999 World Cup winner Rod Kafer has come out blasting in response to Rugby Australia's forecast …
Online Editors
01 Apr, 2:14
'No assurances': Australian players continue to remain in the dark over COVID-19 financial situation
As rugby in Australia braces for a three-month survival period, its players remain in the dark on their financial situation.
Online Editors
01 Apr, 1:47
75 percent wage cuts, five Bledisloe Cup tests, no South Africa: Wallabies legend's radical proposal to save Australian rugby
A two-time World Cup winner has suggested a radical overhaul of Super Rugby and international rugby while also urging Australian p…
Online Editors
01 Apr, 0:36
'Toughest decision in history': Rugby Australia stand down 75 percent of staff, could lose $120m
Rugby Australia will stand down 75 percent of their staff in what they have called "the toughest decision in the game's history".
Online Editors
31 Mar, 6:12
Pay cuts are just the tip of the iceberg for New Zealand Rugby when it comes to COVID-19
Pay cuts are the topic of the day as New Zealand Rugby deals with the ramifications of COVID-19 - but there will be greater reperc…
Michael Pulman
31 Mar, 1:48
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle refuses to rule out cutting another Super Rugby team
Raelene Castle has refused to guarantee the safety of the four Australian Super Rugby clubs for next season.
Online Editors
30 Mar, 23:43
'Are the players about to be presented with a fait accompli?'
The Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) are concerned about a vacuum of information from Rugby Australia over their financial …
Online Editors
29 Mar, 10:36
Dave Rennie will have a hard time separating potential candidates for Wallabies roles
Naming his maiden Wallabies team has turned into a devilish task for Dave Rennie, who quite likely will have to base his selection…
Online Editors
29 Mar, 4:14
How a schoolboy midfielder transformed himself into the Wallabies' most promising long-term 10 option
Depending on you're the type of person that sees the glass as half full or half empty, you would have entered 2020 with very diffe…
Tom Vinicombe
29 Mar, 4:09
Super Rugby's most potent linebreakers over the last decade
It takes impressive skills to be able to evade defenders and push through a gap in the defensive line. We take a look at who has b…
Online Editors
29 Mar, 1:09
Ian Foster reveals uncertainty: Super Rugby derbies or international Test matches?
Head coach Ian Foster has admitted that it is unlikely that the All Blacks' scheduled tests will go ahead in July.
Online Editors
28 Mar, 22:03
The fullback conundrum faced by the new Springboks coach
22-year-old Sharks sensation Aphelele Fassi has been a revelation in 2020 and his form has certainly handed new Springboks coach J…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 20:53
The two cards White will pull to entice players back to SA and the Bulls
New Director of Rugby at the Blue Bulls Company Jake White reveals how he plans to take the Pretoria-based franchise from also-ran…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 9:59
Fans take to Twitter to pick the best Super Rugby player from each Kiwi team this season
Fans have decided the best players from each New Zealand Super Rugby franchise so far this season.
Online Editors
28 Mar, 4:20
Super Rugby coach turns supermarket security guard during coronavirus lockdown
Chiefs assistant coach Tabai Matson has found a way to help those working during the nationwide alert level four coronavirus lockd…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 22:15
How Waratahs props are training scrums amid social distancing rules
Digital has replaced physical as the method of keeping the NSW Waratahs connected, though at least one prop jokingly admits he's g…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 9:29
Ardie Savea's nearing return to the playing field curtailed
A knee injury in the final stages of the World Cup saw Ardie Savea, one of New Zealand's best performers from 2019, sidelined for …
Online Editors
26 Mar, 23:19
The uncomfortable rugby truth exposed by the global pandemic
Rugby has always been inclined to puff out its chest and tell you just how much it’s growing. In a report by Nielsen Sports in 2…
Hoskins Sotutu's small change that may have paved the way for a future with the All Blacks
Hoskins Sotutu could have been another immensely innately talented rugby player who shone like a star then fizzled out as soon as …
Tom Vinicombe
26 Mar, 4:16
The damp farewell for a team that could have helped revolutionise Super Rugby
The Sunwolves' four-and-a-half-year stint in Super Rugby has come to a rather unceremonious end.
Tom Vinicombe
25 Mar, 21:45
Rebuilding the Bulls? Jake White has work to do
Can Jake White turn the Bulls around? It's an unenviable task but the coach has some solid foundations in place already, despite t…
Jake White is back in Super Rugby with immediate effect
Having recently worked in Japan at Toyota Verblitz after a stint in France, the 2007 World Cup-winning Springboks coach is now Bul…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 14:30
'It's not a holiday for me. I still want to be the best to play this game.'
While there were plenty of pull factors behind Samu Kerevi’s move to Japan, it still wasn’t an easy decision for the Wallabies…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Mar, 3:22
Crusaders halfback's unease at playing through pandemic
Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall has admitted he wouldn't feel comfortable playing in the current crisis which has seen sports cancell…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 1:36
Rob Penney's lock-down struggles: 'I miss them terribly'
New South Waratahs coach Rob Penney could be separated from his family for a number of weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Online Editors
25 Mar, 1:24
Where are they now: The 2015 New Zealand U20 world champions
Some have flourished, while others have floundered, but where in the world are New Zealand's world champion U20 class of 2015?
Super Rugby's inconclusive season also curtailed any chances of answering a key question for the new All Blacks coach
Between the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, the All Blacks selectors struggled to really settle on a first-choice fullback. There are st…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Mar, 4:03
New Zealand Rugby place Kiwi Super Rugby competition on hold, All Blacks fixtures up in air
NZR have suspended all forms of rugby across the nation in the wake of the New Zealand Government's decision to maximise its COVID…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 3:57
'On a different planet': Blues English recruit Joe Marchant raves about Super Rugby experience
The three-test England international has lathered Super Rugby in praise following his move to the Blues from Harlequins.
Online Editors
23 Mar, 2:34
Proposed Australian Super Rugby competition faced with hefty delay
The Western Force will have to wait further for their return to Australian Super Rugby.
Online Editors
22 Mar, 23:06
A&E doctor now using Jamie Roberts' flat amid coronavirus pandemic
The 33-year-old Wales and British and Irish Lions centre is currently in South Africa.
Online Editors
21 Mar, 17:44
Super Rugby Team of the Season (so far)
As Super Rugby as we know it comes to a standstill, here's a XV of the best performers of the season's only seven rounds.
New details about proposed New Zealand Super Rugby competition revealed
Discussions to establish a Kiwi-only Super Rugby tournament over the coming weeks are well underway between New Zealand Rugby and …
Online Editors
21 Mar, 1:26
How the Western Force became 'rare winners' out of coronavirus pandemic
The Western Force are set to make one of the most improbable comebacks to top-flight rugby the code has ever seen.
Online Editors
20 Mar, 22:36
'It's important for the social and mental health of New Zealand... we have a moral obligation to get it going'
The possibility of rugby returning has kept the players and staff at the Crusaders upbeat despite the knowledge they can't go for …
Online Editors
20 Mar, 9:42
Could the Western Force return to face Australian Super Rugby clubs?
Could Australia's strict new travel restrictions help pave the way for the Force to return to the Australian Super Rugby scene?
Online Editors
20 Mar, 4:11
Coronavirus scare for Crusaders players
Crusaders players may have been in contact with a Sydney University player who tested positive to Covid-19.
Online Editors
19 Mar, 19:49
'It is freakish... it's terrible' - RWC finalist duo out for months
Stormers coach John Dobson has lamented the "traumatic" injuries suffered by his Springbok World Cup final stars this Super Rugby …
Online Editors
19 Mar, 16:53
New Zealand's Super Rugby substitute takes another blow
The latest announcements from the New Zealand government could undermine any chances that New Zealand Rugby had of setting up a co…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 3:01
Japan could be the home of the 'new Super Rugby'
Samu Kerevi knew to expect high-intensity rugby in the Top League, but he still wasn't quite prepared for the pace and fitness req…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Mar, 1:43
WATCH: There's never been a better time to see Lomu and Cullen shredding in their prime
Before that last decade of All Blacks' dominance, there was another decade of dominance, and some prior to that too, however, this…
Two more Super Rugby teams go into isolation
The Crusaders and Chiefs have entered voluntary self-isolation, choosing to follow New Zealand Government guidelines and shut them…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 8:17
With Super Rugby possibly reaching an end, who has done enough to earn selection in Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad?
With Super Rugby potentially over, new All Blacks coach Ian Foster has had considerably less time to scout out new players for the…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Mar, 5:15
Stranded Stormers star Jamie Roberts reveals 'the biggest worry' amid coronavirus outbreak in South Africa
The ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions midfielder started his new chapter with the Stormers in fine form before the coronavirus …
Online Editors
18 Mar, 4:39
Rugby Australia looking to follow New Zealand in makeshift Super Rugby competition
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says ongoing government restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus could put extreme finan…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 23:23
Confirmed - 'Exciting' Kiwi-only competition is imminent
There is a willingness to quickly look at an alternative and the prospect of the five Kiwi teams playing each other in full-bloode…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 9:42
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association concedes pay cuts a possibility amid coronavirus concerns
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association boss Rob Nichol hasn't eliminated the prospect of pay cuts as Super Rugby remains shut down…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 4:51
Wallabies star dealt injury blow during Super Rugby suspension
The Brumbies may be out of action due to coronavirus, but one of their star players is expected to be sidelined for longer than mo…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 3:40
How rugby can think outside the box and mitigate its losses during uncertain times
Whatever developments take place later in the season, rugby’s popularity will be impacted its decreased presence on TV screens i…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Mar, 3:36
Mako and Billy Vunipola reportedly in talks with several Super Rugby clubs
England brothers Mako and Billy Vunipola are reportedly in talks with several Super Rugby teams about joining the competition next…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 2:09
Building a legacy: Why Samu Kerevi chose to put his Wallabies career on hold and move to Japan
Samu Kerevi, at just 26 years old, made the shock decision to head overseas and forego any further opportunities to play internati…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Mar, 0:27
Another Super Rugby side join Bulls in isloation
Johannesburg side, the Lions, arrived back in South Africa from New Zealand on Sunday and have gone into self-isolation for 14 day…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 10:28
'I haven't seen many guys do that': Ex-All Blacks duo marvel over Australian Super Rugby rookie
While Super Rugby's future remains unclear, the Reds can take solace in the performances of one their most promising youngsters.
Online Editors
16 Mar, 6:36
'Please don't be alarmed if you see them in public': Highlanders issue coronavirus plea
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc worldwide, the Highlanders have issued a plea to its fans and local community…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 3:42
Coronavirus impact could force NZR to hit the reset button
Proclamations are overtaken by actual events every five minutes at the moment, but it seems pretty safe to say Super Rugby is a go…
Hamish Bidwell
16 Mar, 2:52
Brumbies open to significant coronavirus-enforced changes in order to keep winning run alive
The Super Rugby competition is on hold indefinitely following the Brumbies' 47-14 win over the Waratahs on Sunday.
Online Editors
15 Mar, 21:50
Entire Super Rugby team go into self-isolation
The Bulls will be the first South African franchise to undergo self-isolation after returning from Australia.
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15 Mar, 18:01
Global Rapid Rugby season suspended
It is with great regret that Global Rapid Rugby CEO Mark Evans has announced the immediate suspension of the 2020 season.
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15 Mar, 9:10
Don't expect a Super Rugby solution in the next 48 hours
The future of this year's Super Rugby competition hangs by a thread following Sanzaar's announcement this morning to suspend games…
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15 Mar, 2:55
Could Super Rugby sides split into provincial unions for the coming weeks?
New Zealand’s current travel and isolation requirements mean we’re unlikely to see Super Rugby return for at least the next fo…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Mar, 2:52
Despite match cancellation, Highlanders still required to self-isolate
The Highlanders will be the first New Zealand professional athletes to undergo self-isolation despite their Super Rugby match in B…
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15 Mar, 1:43
Two players cited after latest round of Super Rugby
Crusaders hooker Hugh Roach and Stormers flanker Johan du Toit have both been cited following Round 7 of Super Rugby.
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14 Mar, 23:20
If Super Rugby ended today: Sharks win first title while Blues show promise but are pipped by Crusaders for NZ conference champions
The Sharks have done what just one previous South African Super Rugby side have managed in the competition's history: topped the l…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Mar, 21:28
Cancelled: Jaguares versus Highlanders called-off
The Round 7 Jaguares versus Highlanders Super Rugby fixture has been cancelled.
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14 Mar, 18:45
'Sport on the weekend doesn't compare to looking after people, specifically our elderly folk
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn is disappointed the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the Super Rugby season but admits there ar…
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14 Mar, 16:44
Law discussion: The contentious Jordie Barrett play on decision explained
Law guru Paul Dobson takes a look at a contentious incident involving Jordie Barrett during the Hurricanes win over the Chiefs on …
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14 Mar, 14:41
Global Rapid Rugby could be over one round into season
The Western Force have kicked off Global Rapid Rugby in grand style with a 51-14 win over the Malaysia Valke, but Andrew Forrest's…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 13:19
SANZAAR statement: Super Rugby suspended
SANZAAR have suspended the Super Rugby season following news that New Zealand will quarantine all people entering the country for …
Ian Cameron
14 Mar, 11:51
Brad Thorn's Reds smash Bulls in Super Rugby comeback
A remarkable Queensland Reds comeback has secured Brad Thorn's team a 41-17 Super Rugby bonus-point victory over the Bulls at Sunc…
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14 Mar, 11:04
Blues boss admits Super Rugby season could be over
Given all travellers to New Zealand, except those coming from the Pacific Islands, must now self-isolate for 14 days, Andrew Hore …
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14 Mar, 8:43
Brumbies preparing for fireworks despite dismal Waratahs form
The Brumbies are bracing for the battling Waratahs to return to form in Sunday's Super Rugby match.
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14 Mar, 4:00
'Still the best Barrett': Has Jordie Barrett become the favourite for the All Blacks No. 15 jersey?
With the All Blacks' fullback role up for grabs, did Jordie Barrett do enough to usurp Damian McKenzie for the New Zealand No. 15 …
'It was a bit harsh': Chiefs coach Warren Gatland questions calls from referee as Hurricanes secure dramatic victory
Warren Gatland has called into question two calls made by referee Jaco Peyper which influenced his side's 27-24 injury time defeat…
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14 Mar, 0:11
New Blues captain's verdict on why Blues are on the rise again
According to the new Blues captain, the secret to his side's improvement this season is simple.
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13 Mar, 22:09
Hurricanes stun Gatland's Chiefs with last-gasp Jordie Barrett penalty
With the fixture looking set to finish in a draw for the second straight season, an infringement after the final hooter gave the v…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 9:20
Super Rugby matches in Australia to be played behind closed doors
Rugby Australia has today confirmed that three Vodafone Super Rugby and two Buildcorp Super W matches scheduled to be played in Au…
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13 Mar, 7:36
Chiefs unveil new Women In Rugby Jersey
The limited edition 2020 Chiefs Women in Rugby Jersey was unveiled this evening ahead of the Gallagher Chiefs Investec Super Rugby…
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13 Mar, 6:10
Rugby Australia officials to meet to discuss response to coronavirus
Rugby Australia officials are meeting to determine how to handle the coronavirus threat ahead of three Super Rugby matches on Aust…
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13 Mar, 4:27
Huge Kiwi contingent in China Lions (and one Scottish international) for Global Rapid Rugby kick-off
As far as unexpected bedfellows go, China teaming up with New Zealand's Bay of Plenty rugby union is one of the more unusual combi…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Mar, 3:17
Highlanders to face Jaguares behind closed doors in Buenos Aires due to coronavirus
The Highlanders will play the Jaguares behind closed doors in Buenos Aires this weekend due to growing concerns regarding the coro…
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12 Mar, 23:20
Brett Cameron to start for the Crusaders while Fergus Burke lines up on the bench for Super Rugby debut
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12 Mar, 4:09
Joe Marchant and Patrick Tuipulotu granted rests as Blues bring back All Blacks wing
The Blues return to Eden Park for a demanding clash against the touring Lions side from South Africa at the one-off afternoon star…
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12 Mar, 3:08
James O'Connor returns for Reds alongside specialist goal-kicker as Brad Thorn makes six changes
The return of Wallabies star James O'Connor is one of six changes to the Queensland Reds starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby cl…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 1:25
Brad Weber may be locked in but what about the other off-contract All Blacks?
Brad Weber revealed earlier this week that he had signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to take him through to the end of t…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Mar, 0:52
This year's Lions are an empty shell of their former self
The Lions team of 2020 is a pale shadow to the sides that reached three consecutive finals in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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11 Mar, 20:59
Veteran prop James Slipper re-signs with Australia for two more years
Veteran prop James Slipper has signed a new two-year extension with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies, to remain in the nation’s …
Online Editors
11 Mar, 20:37
Rebels issue warning after fan who attended AAMI Park tests positive for coronavirus
A Super Rugby spectator at last weekend's game in Melbourne has tested positive for coronavirus, leaving officials concerned about…
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11 Mar, 9:18
Hurricanes welcome All Blacks star Dane Coles back into starting lineup for Chiefs derby
Dane Coles has been named in the Hurricanes’ starting line-up for the first time this year, as the team gets set to take on the …
Online Editors
11 Mar, 3:10
Chiefs re-call All Blacks duo for New Zealand derby against Hurricanes
Warren Gatland has made two changes to his Chiefs side to take to the field for Friday's New Zealand derby against the Hurricanes.
Online Editors
11 Mar, 2:32
Revealed: The reason behind the Super Rugby kit clash between the Highlanders and Bulls
SANZAAR officials have responded to the confusion surrounding why the Bulls and Highlanders were allowed to play each other in alm…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 1:54
How the Waratahs are taking inspiration from the team that just thumped them by almost 40 points
Not even a record-breaking loss to the Chiefs can break the NSW Waratahs' spirit with Michael Hooper defiantly declaring the batte…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 1:31
What do the Blues need to do to show they're genuine title contenders?
A seven-year away losing streak to Kiwi opposition finally broken, three wins in a row, and Beauden Barrett now formerly into the …
Michael Pulman
10 Mar, 22:23
Reds eye up return date for star playmaker James O'Connor
Reds captain Liam Wright is confident star recruit James O'Connor will return from injury for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with th…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 21:07
The inaugural Global Rapid Rugby season arrives this weekend
The Western Force and their loyal Sea of Blue fanbase will be ready to unleash this Saturday when Global Rapid Rugby gets underway…
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10 Mar, 20:56
Brink heads to the Premiership following immediate-effect release from Super Rugby's Lions
The powerful 26-year-old is currently working his way back to fitness following a ruptured Achilles tendon and is not expected to …
Jamie Lyall
10 Mar, 12:47
Santiago Socino learns fate for stamping on Craig Burden's head
The Jaguares player, who moved home last year after earning his stripes at Newcastle, pleaded guilty to the 80th minute incident i…
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10 Mar, 12:34
'Dream start': Beauden Barrett opens up on upcoming Blues debut
Beauden Barrett has just added to a sense of wellbeing surrounding the Blues that hasn't been present since they last made the pla…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 3:18
Chiefs set to unveil new one-off Super Rugby jersey
When the Chiefs take on the Hurricanes this Friday 13 March a new piece of Chiefs history will be unveiled.
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10 Mar, 0:08
Reds loose forward puts his hand up to take over goalkicking duties
The talk is, for a young No.8, Harry Wilson is a surprisingly good goalkicker.
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09 Mar, 22:44
Highlanders' All Blacks return home as team prepares to bounce back against Jaguares
The Highlanders' loss to the Bulls over the weekend has officially consigned the franchise to their worse start to a Super Rugby s…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Mar, 21:38
Crusaders issue update on David Havili injury following emergency surgery
The Crusaders star went under the knife after "experiencing some discomfort" ahead of his side's win over the Reds on Friday.
Leon MacDonald hails Blues' historic win at end of 'tough week'
The Blues' historic win over the Hurricanes in Wellington was marked not by wild celebrations but by near exhaustion.
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09 Mar, 1:46
Australian columnist blasts Brad Thorn for Reds' 'diabolical' goalkicking in loss to Crusaders
An Australian columnist has lambasted Reds head coach Brad Thorn for his side's inability to convert any of their four kicks at go…
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09 Mar, 0:56
Hurricanes' co-captains losing the plot and the coach's reaction a sorry sight after loss to Blues
It’s hard to know what was worse for Hurricanes fans on Saturday night. The sight of their co-captains losing the plot completel…
Hamish Bidwell
08 Mar, 22:22
All Blacks star Anton Lienert-Brown re-commits to New Zealand Rugby on long-term deal
Established All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Anton-Lienert Brown has put pen to paper - committing his long-term future to New Zea…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 21:09
All Black Tyrel Lomax banned for red card incident
The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has accepted a guilty plea from one cap All Black Tyrel Lomax of the Hurricanes for a red c…
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08 Mar, 20:58
'The financial model in place doesn't work and is actually borderline exploitative of us as a people'
Fiji, Tonga and Samoa played their part in making World Cup 2019 a wonderful festival, but Pacific Rugby Player Welfare boss Dan L…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 8:49
Slow starts for the Chiefs or just fast finishes?
Another week, another win sparked by a second-half comeback for the Chiefs.
Online Editors
08 Mar, 0:29
Brumbies targeting off-contract Wallabies prop
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is determined to re-sign James Slipper and the veteran Wallabies prop has declared his best rugby is a…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 22:48
Sharks take top spot on Super Rugby ladder
The Sharks climbed to the top of the overall Super Rugby standings when they beat the Jaguares 33-19 in Durban on Saturday.
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07 Mar, 22:34
Rosko Specman scores hat-trick as Bulls smash Highlanders for first win of the season
The Bulls recorded their first win of the season when they smashed the Highlanders 38-13 in Pretoria on Saturday.
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07 Mar, 22:22
Leading lineout thief tipped for Wallabies duty
Lock Matt Philip is a wanted man in Melbourne and should also be back on the Wallabies radar, according to Rebels coach Dave Wesse…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 21:38
David Havili undergoes surgery, recovery timeframe unclear
Crusaders vice-captain David Havili underwent surgery late last week to remove a foreign object from his stomach and is expected t…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Mar, 19:27
Blues beat 12-man Hurricanes after card-pocalypse
The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes 24-15 in a New Zealand Super Rugby derby destined to be remembered for its controversy rather…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 13:16
Thorn: I hope Crusaders fans respect what's happening at Reds
Christchurch holds precious memories for Brad Thorn but his latest visit has ended in irritation after the Queensland Reds suffere…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 13:03
'I give up': Fans take to Twitter to unleash on 'woeful' Waratahs in wake of Chiefs thumping
Fans have taken to social media to voice their displeasure in the Waratahs' 51-14 thumping at the hands of the Chiefs in Wollongon…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 4:19
'I broke down in tears': How Dan Carter saved former All Blacks captain from breakdown
A former All Black captain has revealed the heartwarming gesture Dan Carter made to help save him from a mental breakdown.
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07 Mar, 1:26
Four-season stint without a start inspires 'outstanding' display from young Brumbies halfback against Sunwolves
Ryan Lonergan had to wait four Super Rugby seasons to earn his first start but the Brumbies halfback made the most of it on Friday…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 1:03
'Crikey... it's not acceptable, it's just embarrassing' - Tahs slammed after Gatland's Chiefs routing
NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney slammed his players after an abysmal second-half performance against the Chiefs on Friday which saw …
Online Editors
06 Mar, 12:40
Shocking Waratahs' capitulation may be side's most abysmal yet
The NSW Waratahs were ahead at halftime against the Chiefs on Friday, and just 25 minutes after the break found themselves 32 poin…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 11:18
Brumbies thrash Ben Te'o's Sunwolves
The Brumbies have clinched their first bonus-point victory of the Super Rugby season and gone top of the ladder after dispatching …
Online Editors
06 Mar, 10:54
The Blues 'big mover' putting pressure on Beauden Barrett
Gone are the days when Blues players virtually selected themselves providing their form was adequate, meaning Beauden Barrett has …
Online Editors
06 Mar, 4:18
Meet the young Reds playmaker tasked with taking down the Crusaders
A former Australia U20 star will go head-to-head with All Blacks pivot Richie Mo'unga in Christchurch tonight.
Online Editors
06 Mar, 3:29
Waratahs set for major blow as Kurtley Beale eyed up by French club
The Waratahs are set for a major blow in the wake of reports that Kurtley Beale is close to signing a deal in France.
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06 Mar, 0:56
Highlanders hand Ngane Punivai a debut in the midfield while Dillon Hunt takes over from injured captain
Ash Dixon and Aaron Smith will co-captain the Highlanders against the Bulls on Saturday night in the absence of regular squad Capt…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 0:01
Opportunity comes knocking for Akira Ioane
After five long weeks, Akira Ioane is finally set to start for his improving team - he'll run on for the first whistle against the…
Online Editors
05 Mar, 20:18
Jordie Barrett returns for the Hurricanes while Vince Aso gears up for 50th match
Vince Aso will play his 50th game of Super Rugby as the Hurricanes get ready to face the Blues at Sky Stadium on Saturday.
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05 Mar, 3:57
Akira Ioane to line up for first start of the season as Blues prepare for Hurricanes
The Blues will call on their depth after a short week and long trek from South Africa to take on the Hurricanes in Wellington on S…
Online Editors
05 Mar, 3:48
'Something has happened nearly every week with a new challenge but you've just got to adapt.'
The Brumbies are preparing for an unpredictable Sunwolves outfit when the Super Rugby sides meet in Wollongong on Friday afternoon…
Online Editors
05 Mar, 1:11
New Zealand Rugby's latest findings could kill the connection between the provincial and professional games
Imagine a future where New Zealand's provincial competition, currently known as Mitre 10 Cup, is no longer the premier and profess…
Michael Pulman
05 Mar, 0:25
No special treatment for Beauden Barrett
When Beauden Barrett makes his return to club rugby for the first time in about a decade, he won't be given any special treatment.
Online Editors
04 Mar, 20:44
Jack Goodhue lines up alongside 20-year-old debutant in his 50th match
The Crusaders have resumed training this week following the bye, and head coach Scott Robertson has named his side to host the Red…
Online Editors
04 Mar, 20:35
More rotation for the Chiefs as Brad Weber returns to reunite a formidable halves combo
The Chiefs head to Wollongong to take on the NSW Waratahs on Friday 6 March in round six of their 2020 Super Rugby campaign.
Online Editors
04 Mar, 3:45
Kurtley Beale to captain injury-ridden Waratahs for first time against Chiefs
Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale will captain the New South Wales side for the first time in his career against the Chiefs on Frida…
Online Editors
04 Mar, 3:35
Beauden Barrett set for first club rugby appearance in a decade ahead of Blues debut
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett will make his long-awaited return to rugby at grassroots level a week before he makes his Blues de…
Online Editors
04 Mar, 2:46
James O'Connor ruled out of Crusaders clash as Reds make three changes to starting side
The 29-year-old was forced from the field with an ankle injury during the Reds' defeat to the Sharks last week.
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04 Mar, 1:26
Wallabies veteran returns for Brumbies ahead of Sunwolves clash in Wollongong
Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar has brought back a Wallabies star as one of three changes to the side that defeated the Chiefs a …
Online Editors
04 Mar, 0:50
The numbers behind the Blues' staggering losing streak they'll look to break against the Hurricanes
It's not exactly home sweet home for the Blues after pulling off a successful road trip over the last fortnight.
Online Editors
03 Mar, 23:42
The secret to Reds midfielder's success: 'I don't really have a diet, I just eat whatever's at home.'
Whether it's take-away sweet and sour pork or running straight lines, the recipe for emerging Queensland Reds outside centre Hunte…
Online Editors
03 Mar, 20:34
Saracens star Will Skelton confirms to Rugby Australia he isn't coming home
Will Skelton has confirmed to Rugby Australia officials that he won't be returning to Australia in the wake of Saracens' salary ca…
Online Editors
03 Mar, 2:24
'Australia hasn't lost to New Zealand in 14 days' - Reds captain taking confidence from latest Super Rugby streak
They meet the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday, Super Rugby's three-time defending champions fresh from a bye and fuelled by na…
Online Editors
03 Mar, 1:11
Blues change Super Rugby fixture due to coronavirus impact on Sunwolves' schedule
The Blues have changed one of their home fixtures to accomodate for the Sunwolves who are relocating to Australia due to the coron…
Online Editors
03 Mar, 1:09
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