Opinion
The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Northland are second after pulling clear of Manawatu 40-14. All Blacks Sevens winger Brady Rush touched down twice.
Adam Julian
02 Aug 2026, 13:49
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Kyren Taumoefolau stars as Tasman start NPC season with thrilling win
A star-studded Tasman Mako side has started the 2026 National Provincial Championship with a nail-biting 31-29 win over North Harb…
Finn Morton
31 Jul 2026, 18:32
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
Wallabies hopeful James Ramm will play for New Zealand side Northland during the 2026 National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 22:03
Olympic medallists headline stacked All Blacks Sevens contingent in NPC
More than a dozen current and former All Blacks Sevens representatives will feature in the opening round of the 2026 NPC season.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 20:19
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
Returning All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga will be eased back into NPC rugby off the bench as the headliner of the first team naming…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 22:48
Bath given brutal Investec Champions Cup schedule as fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions Bordeaux, who beat Bath in the semi-finals, begin their title defence away at Gloucester on Friday, 16 October.
Jon Newcombe
10 Jul 2026, 3:05
Munster confirm double deal for Test props
Munster have signed former England tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from USA Perpignan on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2026, 2:50
Joey Carbery has officially returned to Irish rugby
Leinster Rugby have officially confirmed the return of former Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery to the province - one of the worst kep…
Neil Fissler
02 Jul 2026, 4:21
Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2026, 6:02
EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced a couple of major changes to the rules of the Investec Champions Cup and Ch…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 1:34
Kiwi forwards coach Aaron Dundon swaps Ireland for Wales
Scarlets have hired the vastly-experienced Aaron Dundon as the region's lead forwards coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Jon Newcombe
29 Jun 2026, 3:17
Analysis
From Leinster to Benfica: 17 Champion rugby clubs from around the globe
Another rugby season has ended (or is about to end), and with it, it’s time to find out who had the honour and pleasure of lifti…
Francisco Isaac
29 Jun 2026, 1:23
Interview
Munster duo John Ryan & Niall Scannell: ‘We’ve left those jerseys in a good place’
The Ireland front-rowers recall 'surviving the slagging' at Munster, a Rassie rollocking and the highs and lows of their last 13 y…
Pat McCarry
25 Jun 2026, 8:40
Munster sign Australian playmaker to 'add balance to the squad'
Munster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Australian Will Harrison from Japanese side Kinetsu Liners on a one-year deal.
Jon Newcombe
24 Jun 2026, 8:39
Leo Cullen to leave Leinster with recruitment process underway
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced that he will leave the club at the end of his contract next season.
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2026, 3:26
Munster prop Oli Jager retires at 30 with a 'heavy heart'
Munster and Ireland tighthead prop Oli Jager has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, the province co…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 12:45
