Risk vs reward: Five Super Rugby clubs shake things up in round four
It’s still early in the Super Rugby Pacific season but five teams have decided to take a risk in round four.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Interview
Harry Godfrey taking constructive apporach to breakout Super season
Godfrey has been labeled a Beauden Barrett lookalike. “Different people” was his short response to that lofty comparison.
Former Black Fern Grace Brooker makes history with Essendon in AFLW
Former Black Ferns centre Grace Brooker has made history with the Essendon Bombers ahead of this year’s AFLW season.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Analysis
Stat chat: The four areas the Chiefs are leading the way in 2025
Reigning supreme atop the Super Rugby Pacific table after three rounds of high-tempo action are the Chiefs, with a faultless 3-0 r…
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Matt Sherratt: 'I am not naive. I knew there would be an emotional response'
Wales last fielded an unchanged team during the 2019 World Cup.
Gregor Townsend on the 'wouldn’t be great' scenario Scotland fear
Wing Darcy Graham replaces Kyle Rowe for the contest against Wales.
Why Jac Morgan has stood out to Wales boss Matt Sherratt
Matt Sherratt has hailed Wales’ “action captain” Jac Morgan ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations appointment with Scot…
Premiership Cup
Interview
Cup heroics and student drinking – the double life of Bath's Arthur Green
It's been a busy time for the young No8, with an unusual dissertation to complete and rugby matches to be won.
Jamie Osborne backed after switching positions for Ireland
Osborne will line up on the right wing for Ireland against title rivals France.
What to watch in women's rugby: Wolfhounds close in on title
The Celtic Challenge title will be won, and World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger hopes maintained while Super Rugby Women’s contin…
Scotland opt for continuity as Darcy Graham returns
The winger returns from concussion, replacing Kyle Rowe in the starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales.
The numbers show Super Rugby Pacific just got even tougher
Games are faster, defences more stretched, and coaches more challenged in the early throes of the new campaign.
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Six Nations
Opinion
English rugby pundits and fans really need to get a grip
The former Springboks on The Boks Office podcast have taken to calling the hottest of hot takes “premature adjudications”. Her…
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Matt Sherratt keeps faith with Wales starters as Dewi Lake returns
Interim Wales head coach Matt Sherratt has named an unchanged starting line-up for his side's Guinness Six Nations encounter with …
International
Exclusive
Shock Premiership contender emerges for Wales head coach job
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam has emerged as a shock contender to take over as Wales boss to replace Warren Gatland after a spanner w…
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Ireland change four for France, beef up their bench to a 6-2 split
The defending champions came away from Cardiff with a hard-fought 27-18 success that has them leading the way at the top of the ta…
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PWR
Exclusive
Lisa Thomson on Trailfinders, and trials and tribulations of 7s and XVs
Over the years, Lisa Thomson has developed a great knack for hitting the ground running in any new rugby environment she has found…
Super Rugby Pacific
Interview
The James O'Connor verdict on ‘sped-up’ rugby, life in New Zealand
If O'Connor thought he was leaving the hustle and bustle of Brisbane for a slower life, with wife and dog, in Christchurch, the 34…
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Waratahs issue latest update on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii injury
That is the expectation of coach Dan McKellar, who has delivered his injury assessment of Australian rugby's $5million man with a …
France change two for Ireland but stick with 7-1 bench tactic
The French were in irresistible form last time out, swatting aside Italy on February 23 with a record-setting 73-24 win in Rome th…
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 10 to 6
Wales rock England, Scotland banish hoodoo, and France and Ireland end Grand Slam waits among our next five iconic moments.
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Carol Isherwood appointed to historic Lions role
World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Carol Isherwood has been appointed as the first chair of the British and Irish Lions Women's Com…
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Wallaroos trio return for Waratahs' pivotal Super Rugby Women’s clash
Wallaroos Piper Duck, Desiree Miller and Arabella McKenzie will be back in action for the NSW Waratahs this weekend.
Every selection for round two of Super Rugby Aupiki
Week one of Super Rugby Aupiki dished up plenty of highlights as the Bues stamrolled the Hurricanes Poua and Amy du Plessis lifted…
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International
Opinion
New Zealand Rugby should avoid a deal with Kalyn Ponga
The Newcastle Knights fullback certainly doesn’t lack ability. And can make a positive contribution to his NRL team, when he’s…
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Three SVNS Series stars set for Reds debut as World Cup bid begins
HSBC SVNS Series stars Isabella Nasser, Teagan Levi and Khali Henwood will debut for the Queensland Reds this weekend.
Will Vern Cotter succumb to second season Blues in Auckland?
'Stern Vern' has infused the champions with renewed steel, but can he continue to steer the franchise onwards?
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The revitalised Australians are pushing a Super Rugby revival
Super Rugby may be 'shrinking to glory', and the Australians are the driving force behind an enticing new season.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Super Rugby Fantasy round four: Must-haves and avoids
As you can change all 15 of your players for each week this season, here are some more “Must haves” and “Avoids” for your …
‘It’s not about pressure’: Waratahs coach reacts to shock first-round loss
Coach Mike Ruthven remains confident the NSW Waratahs can bounce back in the second round of Super Rugby Women’s.
Fabian Holland reveals work-ons from All Blacks coaches
The Highlanders young gun experienced his first taste of international rugby on the recent Northern Tour, suiting up for the All B…
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What Taulupe Faletau said when asked about his Lions tour chances
Despite a scarcity of competitive rugby since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it would be foolish in the extreme to think Faletau will n…
England explain why they have dropped Marcus Smith and Henry Slade
Smith was moved from number 10 to full-back following the 27-22 defeat to Ireland in Dublin that began England’s Six Nations cam…
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The 'right our wrongs' target Zander Fagerson has set for Scotland
The Scots have won only one of their three championship matches so far and are out of title contention after consecutive defeats a…
Sharks flanker James Venter becomes the latest Premiership addition
Sharks flanker James Venter has signed for Gloucester ahead of next season, as originally reported by RugbyPass.
Connacht's JJ Hanrahan confirms his latest move
His decision comes a week after it was confirmed that Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan will take over from Graham Rowntree, who vacate…
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