What Steve Borthwick has demanded of 'larger than life' Henry Pollock
Pollock has been promoted to No.8 for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland.
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Jeremy Williams shifts to blindside in Western Force team to play Blues
The Western Force have welcomed back Darcy Swain to their starting XV for round 2 of the Super Rugby Pacific season, moving Jeremy…
Ioane Moananu named for Waratahs debut against Fijian Drua
Coach Dan McKellar is expecting a qualified nurse to make a big impact when he makes his NSW Waratahs debut this week.
Fijian Drua make six changes to starting XV after rare home loss
Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has made some changes for his side's round 2 clash with the Waratahs in Sydney.
Moana Pasifika flip the script with seven debutants for Hurricanes
Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga is eager to get his new recruits in on the Super Rugby Pacific action in 2026 and is throwing…
Tamaiti Williams returns to Crusaders squad for Brumbies encounter
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams comes onto the bench for his first appearance of the season, while Will Jordan and Fletcher Newel…
Warner Dearns joins four All Blacks in Hurricanes squad for Moana clash
“It’s an exciting week to name our first team for our first home game of the year,” Laidlaw said.
Four All Blacks return for Chiefs in Highlanders showdown
"Our selection is based on the guys who got the job done against the Blues with a few tweaks, with some really influential guys co…
Brumbies name James Slipper for 200th Super Rugby appearance
Yet more history awaits James Slipper in round two of the Super Rugby Pacific season, with the ex-Wallabies stalwart in line for h…
Highlanders trust the process with minor changes from Crusaders win
Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph has rewarded the players who delivered a win over the Crusaders last week with another run, na…
All Blacks prop shifted to bench for Blues’ clash with Western Force
The backline remains unchanged for the round two fixture, as Stephen Perofeta gets another chance in the No.10 jersey with Beauden…
Super Rugby Aupiki announces ‘All In’ festival round in full draw for 2026
New Zealand Rugby's Head of Women’s High Performance, Hannah Porter said that the 2026 competition draw aligns perfectly with th…
Charlie Cale: 'I've got to earn a bit of respect back for the organisation I let down'
Charlie Cale feels he's got to earn the respect of the ACT Brumbies before even thinking about putting on a Wallabies jersey again…
Drua re-sign Flying Fijian duo and emerging star playmaker
The Fijian Drua have announced the re-signing of a trio of established and emerging core players beyond the 2026 season.
Super Rugby Pacific
Interview
Allan Craig: The 'grunt work' behind Moana's Pasifika flair
Craig is accustomed to defying the odds. Born and raised in Ahipara, a small town in Northland, at the southern end of Ninety Mile…
The England player Finn Russell said he would target ahead of Calcutta Cup
Scotland executed their game plan to pinpoint perfection against England in their 31-20 Calcutta Cup victory in round two of the G…
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Henry Pollock handed first start for England as Borthwick makes 3 changes
Henry Pollock will make his first start for England on Saturday against Ireland in round three of the Guinness Six Nations, as Ste…
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Waratahs and Brumbies start Super Rugby Pacific in perfect style
While the Waratahs and Brumbies top the standings early on, there are causes for concern in Queensland and Perth.
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Vunipola family reunion on the cards at Montpellier
Manu Vunipola has held talks about joining his cousin Billy at Montpellier when his contract with Japan Rugby League One outfit Mi…
'Not New Zealand rugby': How would Joseph's brave new All Black world look?
The Highlanders boss looks the leading candidate for rugby's toughest gig, but his tactical strategy may jar with some.
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Ben Spencer's understudy Tom Carr-Smith earns new contract at Bath
Bath's second-choice scrum-half, Tom Carr-Smith, has extended his stay at The Rec by another season.
What Osborne made of Ireland's 'intent factor' after Farrell criticism
Ireland full-back Jamie Osborne is relishing the prospect of getting “stuck into” England as the two sides battle to remain in…
Borthwick left to decide Henry Arundell's immediate Six Nations future
England wing Henry Arundell will not face any further sanction for the damaging 20-minute red card he received in last Saturday's …
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'Whatever happens, my heart's very full': Konkel on retirement and Scotland situation
The 32-year-old is adamant this is her time to hang up her boots after one final push as Quins attempt to qualify for the play-off…
Thriving at Leicester after years on the move, Billy Searle has found his club
Settled at last at professional club number eight, Searle's form has been rewarded with an England 'A' call-up and the PREM player…
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Italian-qualified ex-Junior Bok follows in father's footsteps with Benetton move
Benetton have signed Sharks fly-half Jean Smith ahead of next season on a three-year deal.
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Scotland dealt injury hammerblow with 3 conquerors of England ruled out
Scotland have confirmed that Jamie Ritchie, Jack Dempsey and Jamie Dobie have returned to their clubs for further assessment after…
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Italy tweak wider squad as they plan to derail France's Grand Slam bid
Bordeaux-Begles scrum-half Martin Page-Relo has returned to Italy's 33-man squad ahead of the Guinness Six Nations round three cla…
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USA international makes 'easy choice' to stay with Loughborough
USA Women's Eagles prop Keia Mae Sagapolu has committed her future to Loughborough Lightning by signing a contract extension in th…
Report: James Ramm has RWC 2027 in his sights after shock move
Former Australia A full-back James Ramm could soon be winning senior honours with the Wallabies, according to a report in the Sydn…
England centre Tommy Freeman: 'My mental state wasn’t in the best spot'
Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson and head coach Sam Vesty helped the prolific try-scorer through a tough period post-Lion…
Tony Johnson weighs in on the next 'Sam Cane' in Super Rugby
One of Johnson's most impressive players, was 25-year-old openside flanker Sean Withy, who made a game-high 18 tackles at Forsyth …
Tana Umaga has faith rewarded in first round of POTY votes
At the end of each Super Rugby Pacific round, until it goes behind closed doors after round ten, the competition will announce the…
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Stephen Larkham reacts to two-Test Wallaby Charlie Cale's barnstorming return
The new generation of Brumbies talent was shining in Perth on Saturday night, with a couple of youngsters playing influential role…
David Kidwell reveals what helped the Highlanders shut down Crusaders
"Yeah, look, I control what we control with with our Highlanders, we've got the Chiefs this week, and that's where our concentrati…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Interview
'I’ve never lived that one down': Eroni Clarke revisits Super Rugby's first season
The influence of the Clarke family has traversed three decades of Super Rugby. Robust centre Saveatama Eroni Clarke played 51 game…
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