Bruised Highlanders gear up for historic test in Tonga
For the Highlanders, it will be a very different outlook compared to round 10's gritty win over the Western Force under the roof i…
Ned Lester
29 Apr, 22:32
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Why ex-Wallaby believes Reds’ painful loss to Blues can be a ‘good’ thing
The Reds' loss to the Blues could be the catalyst for future success, according to a former Wallaby.
Finn Morton
29 Apr, 21:30
Ex-All Black takes aim at Ethan de Groot for 'taking the p***'
Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall has taken aim at Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot for 'taking the p***' during the Highla…
Kim Ekin
29 Apr, 21:28
Opinion
Australians are quite right to be complaining about Samipeni Finau
If Samipeni Finau is to be a legitimate weapon in the Chiefs’ and All Blacks’ arsenal, then the timing is critical.
Hamish Bidwell
29 Apr, 21:00
'Moana Man of the Year' Solomone Funaki signs with Dragons
Moana Pasifika's reigning Player of the Year Solomone Funaki has agreed to a deal with Welsh club Dragons for the 2024/25 season.
Ned Lester
29 Apr, 20:59
Interview
New Zealand U20's first five abandoned his Arizona baseball dream to stay in rugby
Grant eventually abandoned his baseball dreams and has just been selected for the New Zealand Under 20s to compete in the inaugura…
Adam Julian
29 Apr, 19:44
Jo Yapp names Australia squad for Pacific Four Series
Yapp has included 20 players for the upcoming fixtures who featured in Australia's WXV 1 and O’Reilly Cup competitions last year…
Imogen Ainsworth
29 Apr, 17:49
Middle East rugby: Qatar's massive bid to host new Nations Championship finals
Qatar has reportedly tabled an eight-year deal to host the planned Nations Championship finals from 2026 as the global internation…
Ben Smith
29 Apr, 17:35
Rugby Australia announce near eight-figure deficit
The governing body reported an uplift in participation across clubs and schools, with significant increases in young people taking…
AAP
29 Apr, 16:48
Northampton pinpoint area of improvement needed for Leinster clash
Though Northampton Saints sit at the top of the Gallagher Premiership and have an Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday ag…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 11:35
Opinion
RFU blew their chance to admit mistake in latest debacle – Andy Goode
The RFU has completely missed the point with its latest officiating related statement and referees simply shouldn’t be in charge…
Andy Goode
29 Apr, 10:42
Opinion
Hiring Rob Penney may be the Crusaders' first major mistake in 30 years
The coach's resume had red flags, yet the franchise seemed set on appointing a man with Cantabrian connections at any price.
Gregor Paul
29 Apr, 10:15
Irish-qualified ex-England U20 centre Piers O'Conor agrees URC switch
Bristol Bears centre Piers O'Conor has signed for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 9:28
Leinster receive injury boost with 2 Ireland stars fit for Northampton
Leinster and Ireland duo Garry Ringrose and Jimmy O'Brien will return to full training this week and will be in contention to face…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 8:58
Interview
Kwagga Smith: 'My work-rate rather than my size will define me'
Raised on a farm, Kwagga Smith's attributes and impact regularly see him top South Africa's 'battle-stats' in big matches.
Jon Cardinelli
29 Apr, 8:46
Dragons sign 102kg Stormers centre on immediate deal
The Dragons have signed centre Chris Hollis from the Stormers on a short-term deal.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 7:40
Exclusive
Ball in paw: How Bristol Bears think they’ve cracked it
As we emerge from the Six Nations, having hit ‘pause’ on the Premiership, Bears sit atop the entertainment metrics. 2,904 pass…
Claire Thomas
29 Apr, 6:18
Vunipola issues statement on arrest with different account of events
Billy Vunipola has issued a statement refuting reports that he had threatened customers and staff at a bar in Majorca following hi…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 6:03
‘It's the people’s champions against the actual champions’ - Ireland great weighs in
The build up to the most hotly contested midyear tour is ramping up, as outspoken former Ireland centre Gordon D’arcy has added …
Grant Constable
29 Apr, 4:00
England No8 Billy Vunipola tasered and arrested in Spain
Saracens and England No8 Billy Vunipola was arrested in the early hours of Sunday following a violent incident in Majorca, accordi…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 3:24
Former Crusader crowns Blues star the best performance of round 10
There were plenty of standout performances in round 10, including no shortage of standout players for the Crusaders.
Ned Lester
29 Apr, 0:52
Waratahs in firing line with Hurricanes eager to respond to Brumbies loss
The Hurricanes' losing streak against the Brumbies continued in round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific, ending the Wellington team's unbe…
Ned Lester
28 Apr, 20:48
'It's ridiculous': Ex-All Blacks defend Samipeni Finau after Tane Edmed hit
Two former All Blacks have come to the defence of Chiefs' blindside Samipeni Finau after his crunching tackle on Tane Edmed was pu…
Ben Smith
28 Apr, 20:35
Sophie de Goede leads from the front in big win for Canada
Canada's captain Sophie de Goede scored twice in a 50-7 win against USA in the opening match of this year's World Rugby Pacific Fo…
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr, 18:31
Blues on win: 'You breathe a sigh of relief because you got away with it'
The Hurricanes' supremacy atop the Super Rugby Pacific table is under threat, with the Blues sitting just a single bonus point beh…
Ned Lester
28 Apr, 17:56
Stuart Hogg reveals time in rehab has helped him ‘reset’
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has revealed spending time at a rehabilitation centre helped him “reset” after being charg…
PA
28 Apr, 16:11
'It’s so simple for us when there’s no ifs, buts and maybes' – Ben Curry
Ben Curry believes Sale are in a “good place” again after a 35-14 victory over Newcastle stretched their winning streak to thr…
PA
28 Apr, 14:27
Rob Baxter lauds 'exceptional' England duo after vital win
Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed the contributions of England internationals Henry Slade and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after Chiefs kept t…
PA
28 Apr, 14:15
Sale strengthen play-off bid with five-try win at Kingston Park
Sale Sharks strengthened their Premiership play-off ambitions with an impressive victory over winless Newcastle Falcons at Kingsto…
PA
28 Apr, 12:17
Exeter keep play-off hopes alive with bonus-point win at rivals
Exeter kept alive their Gallagher Premiership play-off hopes by brushing aside West Country rivals Gloucester 38-17 at Kingsholm.
PA
28 Apr, 11:59
The Mark McCall verdict on 'magnificent' captain Owen Farrell
Friday evening we were witness to a tight and nervy top of the table affair between Bath and Saracens at the Recreation Ground, in…
Jack Tunney
28 Apr, 8:54
Little known 6'7 English rugby player picked in NFL draft
While the eighth tier of domestic rugby in England would not usually be a hotbed for potential NFL talent, Travis Clayton has show…
Grant Constable
28 Apr, 7:30
Fans rave over 'Try of the Season' magic that dazzled Leinster
While the Stormers scored a five-try bonus point win over Leinster on Saturday night, the way it finished has thrilled local fans,…
Grant Constable
28 Apr, 6:05
Exclusive
Ben Woods: 'I don’t know a player that hasn’t had some struggles afterwards'
The pandemic wasn’t in the script when he transferred from Legion Sports Management in the summer of 2018. Neither was the colla…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr, 2:18
Opinion
Super Rugby takes: Brumbies deserve more respect, Highlanders should raid Hurricanes
After ten rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, the top four is yet to be decided while many teams are fighting for their seasons.
Ben Smith
28 Apr, 0:42
Opinion
Brumbies vs Hurricanes: Former NZ U20 rep stars for Brumbies
The Brumbies have ended the Hurricanes' winning streak in a performance that saw the Wellingtonians beaten in some key areas they'…
Ned Lester
28 Apr, 0:21
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