'Creeping sense of arrogance': Aussie scribe slams ABs after coaching saga
New Zealand Rugby’s decision to appoint the next All Blacks coach ahead of this year’s World Cup has not gone down well across…
Finn Morton
24 Mar, 22:27
Rugby News
Matatu edge Chiefs Manawa in dramatic Aupiki final
The Super Rugby Aupiki seasoned wrapped up Saturday with an exhilarating match between the undefeated Chiefs Manawa and the underd…
Ned Lester
24 Mar, 22:23
'I'm proud': Damian McKenzie reflects on 'special' Chiefs milestone
Damian McKenzie etched his name into Super Rugby history on Friday night as the playmaker became the latest player to reach a “s…
Finn Morton
24 Mar, 20:40
Force 'bromance' lending chemistry to 'excitement machines' in backline
Force fullback Chase Tiatia has relished the chance to rekindle his "bromance" with Toni Pulu, and he has plenty of love for the r…
AAP
24 Mar, 19:21
Sir Steve Hansen isn't sure 'why the big onus is on red cards' in fight for player safety
All Blacks coaching great Sir Steve Hansen has offered his opinion on ways to improve the disciplinary system in rugby after Fredd…
Ned Lester
24 Mar, 18:49
ANALYSIS
Why Carter Gordon might just be the Wallabies' last hope
Carter Gordon has made a promising start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Nick Bishop
24 Mar, 18:42
14-man Newcastle claim fiery victory over Gloucester
Newcastle produced a stunning performance in Mark Laycock’s first home game in charge as they prevailed 17-12 over Gloucester de…
PA
24 Mar, 17:22
Match-winners go awry as Leinster draw with Stormers
Leinster were guaranteed top spot in the BKT United Rugby Championship despite seeing their 15-match winning run in the competitio…
PA
24 Mar, 16:57
Cardiff keep URC play-off hopes alive by surviving furious Zebre comeback
Cardiff moved level on points with Connacht, who play on Saturday, for the final play-off place but they had to cling on in Italy …
PA
24 Mar, 16:32
INTERVIEW
Tom Pearson: 'I'd love to play in a World Cup'
The buccaneering young London Irish backrow has been getting rave reviews all season and is on England's radar
Owain Jones
24 Mar, 13:10
Springboks can still 'dominate' Ireland in one facet of game
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett believes that the Springboks still have it in their wheel house to beat Ireland at the…
Ian Cameron
24 Mar, 11:41
The pointless 12-man escape London Irish refuse to celebrate
This Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture between London Irish and Northampton has rekindled memories of the bizarre nine mi…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 11:14
Darcy Graham returns after 112 days on the sideline
Darcy Graham will make his eagerly-awaited return from injury after being named in the starting XV for Edinburgh’s United Rugby …
PA
24 Mar, 11:08
'Without offending anyone' - How Bastareud feels watching France
Former France centre Matthieu Bastareaud has expressed his discontent with the coaching style he experienced during his time repre…
Ian Cameron
24 Mar, 9:53
Farrell and Smith to collide as Saracens and Harlequins name teams
Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will challenge each other head-on this Saturday for their Gallagher Premiership clubs following a Gu…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 7:30
Waratahs nightmare start to season continues as Chiefs add to woes
The unbeaten, table-topping Chiefs have heaped more pain on the NSW Waratahs with an uninspiring 24-14 Super Rugby Pacific victory…
AAP
24 Mar, 7:02
Nigel Owens: Why Willis was carded and Fickou wasn't for tip tackle
Nigel Owens has assessed why England’s Jack Willis was yellow-carded in Dublin for an incident that was similar to the un-carded…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 6:55
Three Gloucester players suffer 'season-ending injuries'
Gloucester Rugby has been hit with a major blow as three of their players have been ruled out for the rest of the season due to in…
Ian Cameron
24 Mar, 6:45
INTERVIEW
Babalwa Latsha: 'I know that every time I step on the field I have eyes on me.'
When Babalwa Latsha signed with Harlequins, the 28-year-old prop became the 44th player from her country representing a top flight…
Daniel Gallan
24 Mar, 6:11
Ex-England international identifies RWC game Ireland 'want to lose'
Former England out-half Stuart Barnes has made an incredible claim about Grand Slam champions Ireland and their upcoming Rugby Wor…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 6:09
The forgotten Welshman battling to make Warren Gatland's RWC plans
Taine Basham is the first to admit his outlook on life has changed completely since becoming a dad. His partner, Giovanna, gave bi…
Simon Thomas
24 Mar, 5:48
OPINION
Chiefs player ratings vs Waratahs | Super Rugby Pacific
Finn Morton
24 Mar, 5:38
The reason why London Irish couldn't convince Rob Simmons to stay
Declan Kidney has bemoaned the financial imbalance that ultimately made it impossible for London Irish to keep hold of ex-Wallabie…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 5:31
Ireland predicted to 'blow it' at Rugby World Cup
It has been predicted that Andy Farrell's Grand Slam-winning Ireland team will ultimately fail at the Rugby World Cup.
Ian Cameron
24 Mar, 5:26
The post-op update from Leicester on Ollie Chessum's England injury
Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth has given his view on the stellar progress made this season at international level by England …
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 4:35
Crusaders player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
The reigning champions hosting an unbeaten Brumbies is a mouth-watering prospect and despite the Crusaders' shaky start to 2023, t…
Ned Lester
24 Mar, 3:39
NSW Waratahs crush Western Force in Super W opener
The NSW Waratahs have lived up to their promise and opened the Super W season in style with a 43-0 rout of the Western Force in Sy…
AAP
24 Mar, 3:30
Everything you need to know about Super Rugby Pacific Round Five
Defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders recorded an emphatic 18-point win over the previously undefeated Brumbies to…
Finn Morton
24 Mar, 3:20
Brumbies unbeaten streak ends as Crusaders win big in Christchurch
A short-handed Brumbies line-up has been brushed aside in Christchurch, smashed 35-17 by the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Paci…
AAP
24 Mar, 3:17
'Possession rugby is dead': Eddie Jones plots power game for the Wallabies
Eddie Jones has warned fans expecting the Wallabies to return to the glory days of the Galloping Greens-like running rugby under…
AAP
24 Mar, 2:56
'It's really poor': Eddie Jones criticises All Blacks coaching process
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has criticised New Zealand Rugby for their “poor” treatment of All Blacks boss Ian Foster.
Finn Morton
24 Mar, 1:58
Live blog: Super Rugby Pacific Round Five
The fifth round of Super Rugby Pacific continues on Saturday afternoon when the Highlanders host the Fijian Drua at Forsyth Barr S…
Finn Morton
23 Mar, 23:30
Reports: Rugby Australia close to landing NRL star Joseph Sua'ali'i
Eddie Jones' desires to convert some of the NRL's finest to rugby union are a step closer to reality this week with multiple sourc…
Ned Lester
23 Mar, 22:26
Super Rugby Pacific Round Five preview
Following a slow start to their campaign, the Crusaders lived up to their ‘champions’ moniker with a vintage display against t…
Finn Morton
23 Mar, 21:23
Hurricanes recruiting former captain to help fill impending Savea void
Jason Holland and the Hurricanes are looking to recruit some wise-heads for 2024, in addition to the abundance of young talent com…
Ned Lester
23 Mar, 19:23
INTERVIEW
How three refugees of England rugby landed Down Under after club cull
A trio of former Premiership players have landed in Perth.
