The URC stat Leinster and Stormers were neck-to-neck on
Five seasons into the BKT United Rugby Championship, the competition continues to deliver a compelling mix of speed, variety and c…
Simon Thomas
24 Sep 2026, 3:16
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20-year throwback theme to new season excites Tom Shanklin
Tom Shanklin has hailed the high-profile overseas signings made by the four Welsh teams as a major positive going into the new BKT…
Simon Thomas
23 Sep 2026, 3:13
Interview
'I will be honest with you, I did really struggle'
Wales prop Corey Domachowski opens up on his mental health struggles and explains why he's now on the other side of the fence when…
Simon Thomas
23 Sep 2026, 1:06
Analysis
Uncertainty reigns but Welsh rugby must plough on in hope of a brighter future
Maintaining optimism amidst a backdrop of angst is going to be a task for all those that care about Welsh rugby
Mark Orders
22 Sep 2026, 14:04
Opinion
The four top performers from round eight of the Hilux NPC
Wellington had five New Zealand reps in 1884: Henry Roberts, Edwin “Ned” Davy, John Dumbell, Peter Webb and Hart Udy.
Adam Julian
20 Sep 2026, 16:05
Super Rugby Pacific reveals 2027 fixtures as one scheduling move stands out
The defending Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Hurricanes, will take on the Jason Holland-coached Blues in Auckland in round one…
Henry Lee
14 Sep 2026, 17:30
Opinion
The three top performers from round seven of the Hilux NPC
The openside flanker is the heartbeat of North Harbour, featuring in 45 of their last 49 games.
Adam Julian
13 Sep 2026, 17:41
Super Round locks in host city and five-match schedule for 2027 return
Super Round will return to Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium next season, with Super Rugby Pacific unveiling the five-match schedule…
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2026, 17:25
Opinion
The three top performers from round six of the Hilux NPC
With 12 tries in six games, he’s only three short of the record for most tries by a player in a single NPC Division I season of …
Adam Julian
06 Sep 2026, 14:30
‘Making that kid proud’: Taha Kemara leaves Crusaders to chase Chiefs dream
Taha Kemara used to kick the ball around FMG Stadium Waikato as a Year 7 school student, hoping to one day pull on the Chiefs jers…
Finn Morton
02 Sep 2026, 22:30
Opinion
Who will be the URC signings of the season?
As new additions bed in across the United Rugby Championship, whose star is primed to shine brightest when the season begins?
Jamie Lyall
01 Sep 2026, 2:36
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
Opinion
The four top performers from round five of the Hilux NPC
Northland retained the Ranfurly Shield with a 20-10 win against Tasman that looked like it came out of the other side of a hangove…
Adam Julian
30 Aug 2026, 15:40
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Aussie presence in NPC grows as RA’s high-performance director weighs in
Rugby Database reported on X that there had been 27 Australian-born players in the provincial competition across the opening three…
Finn Morton
26 Aug 2026, 20:50
Opinion
The three top performers from round four of the Hilux NPC
The Log o’ Wood was last played in Whang?rei on September 22, 1979, when North Auckland lost to Auckland 9-3.
Adam Julian
23 Aug 2026, 14:47
‘Inspire the next generation’: Northland end near 50-year Shield wait
Northland have brought an end to a Ranfurly Shield drought that stretches back almost 50 years, leaving players visibly emotional …
Finn Morton
20 Aug 2026, 17:44
