New Zealand Rugby to consolidate Super Rugby and NPC from 2028
New Zealand rugby has moved to streamline its professional pathways and operations by consolidating the NPC and Super Rugby from 2…
Ned Lester
29 Oct 2026, 0:21
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Super Rugby Pacific wider training groups confirmed after nine-round draft
New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific clubs have finalised their wider training groups (WTG) for the 2027 season, highlighting the cou…
Ned Lester
28 Oct 2026, 16:00
Crusaders deal with midfield exodus as Richie Mo'unga headlines 2027 squad
The Scott Hansen era is underway at the Crusaders, and his arrival has coincided with a grand return of one of Super Rugby's most …
Ned Lester
27 Oct 2026, 20:00
Referees for World Rugby Nations Cup confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the November leg of the inaugural Nations Cup, with 18 referees from…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2026, 3:23
'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
Vitas Carosella
21 Oct 2026, 9:30
Opinion
The five top performers from the Hilux NPC semi-finals
Canterbury are 15-time title winners and are on a seven-game win streak. In their 38-28 semi-final win against Taranaki, they were…
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2026, 12:30
Hilux NPC scores big wins in 2026 match attendance and social media engagement
The 2026 Hilux NPC regular season has concluded with significant growth in several key metrics, including a 57 per cent rise in ma…
Ned Lester
06 Oct 2026, 20:50
Sudamérica Rugby gives Rugby World Cup 2035 bid update
South America's top rugby-playing countries, led by Argentina, have released a statement saying they have officially submitted all…
Jon Newcombe
06 Oct 2026, 0:41
Counties Manukau retain Ranfurly Shield with tense win over Hawke’s Bay
Counties Manukau will hold onto the prized Ranfurly Shield until next year’s National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2026, 23:15
Rugby World Cup 2027 marks one year to go with ticket sales milestone
“In just 365 days, Australia will welcome the world for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, a landmark tournament that coincides with …
Henry Lee
30 Sep 2026, 21:09
Opinion
The three top performers from round nine of the Hilux NPC
Big city provinces Auckland, Wellington and Otago were all beaten. Auckland lost to Manawatu (40-34) for only the third time since…
Adam Julian
27 Sep 2026, 20:07
Beauden Barrett among fourteen All Blacks released for final Hilux NPC round
The squeeze is on for Dave Rennie's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad, which is named on Tuesday.
Henry Lee
27 Sep 2026, 18:15
World Rugby unveils 29 Outdoor Training Venues for 2027 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has today confirmed the 29 Outdoor Training Venues that will be used by the 24 participating teams during Men’s Rugb…
Finn Morton
24 Sep 2026, 20:59
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Jimmy Tupou is the last Steeler to win the Shield ahead of Ranfurly challenge
Fast forward to 2026 and the Steelers are rank outsiders to beat holders Northland in Whangarei on Saturday.
Adam Julian
22 Sep 2026, 18:23
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
Rugby World Cup ever-presents return to World Rankings top 10
Eddie Jones' Japan have returned to the World Rugby Men's Rankings top 10 following their 20-15 win over Fiji in the final of the …
Jon Newcombe
20 Sep 2026, 2:00
