Ex-All Black’s ‘most skillful’ wrap for impressive Chiefs lock
"It was right in front of him, and he puts his mitts out. And I'm like, You got super glue on there? You got Gorilla Glue? Because…
Henry Lee
01 Mar 2026, 17:03
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Battle of two ex-Bath bosses heaps more misery on All Blacks star
Tabai Matson won the battle of the ex-Bath and Crusaders coaching colleagues as BlackRams Tokyo overpowered Todd Blackadder’s To…
Matt McILraith
01 Mar 2026, 2:54
Moana Pasifika recall big guns for first home game against Force
Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga has rotated his top-stringers back into the matchday 23 for his side's first home game of the…
Ned Lester
24 Feb 2026, 20:13
Fallen All Blacks chief stages stunning upset in Japan
Steve Hansen enjoyed the finest day of his career coaching in Japan Rugby League One as Toyota Verblitz thumped Toshiba Brave Lupu…
Matt McILraith
22 Feb 2026, 4:14
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…
Ned Lester
17 Feb 2026, 19:43
Israel Folau scores the second hat-trick of his career at 36
Israel Folau has scored just the second hat-trick of his career in Japan's League One rugby union competition, but it was not enou…
AAP
15 Feb 2026, 5:33
For once, All Black star Richie Mo’unga couldn't deliver
For once, he couldn’t deliver. Having saved Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo’s ‘bacon’ three weeks ago, when his right foot step …
Matt McILraith
15 Feb 2026, 2:10
The best Super Rugby XV to never win a title
All five New Zealand franchises have won at least one title, but not all the modern day greats have been able to call themselves a…
Adam Julian
07 Feb 2026, 15:19
Interview
The Hurricanes game from the Savea brothers that inspired Peter Lakai
Then 10-year-old Lakai was among 8,966 spectators who watched the Hurricanes beat the Waratahs 41-29 at Westpac Stadium in Welling…
Adam Julian
04 Feb 2026, 14:32
Former All Black on why Jamie Joseph should be Razor's successor
"I don't care who's going to be coaching the All Blacks, I just want someone to come in, and I want them to put that jersey and pl…
Henry Lee
01 Feb 2026, 19:52
50-Test Wallaby Samu Kerevi among Japan Rugby League One's elite
Urayasu D-Rocks midfielder Samu Kerevi has enjoyed a strong start to the 2025/26 Japan Rugby League One season.
Finn Morton
02 Jan 2026, 17:03
The leading try-scorer in all 24 Rugby World Cup 2027 teams
With another year almost over, some records have fallen while others seem hellbent in refusing to budge, mainly when it comes to e…
Francisco Isaac
29 Dec 2025, 2:45
Analysis
The coaching conundrum part two: Have New Zealand Rugby been too insular?
Having seen Tony Brown's IP depart for South Africa, the All Blacks must broaden their horizons and attract the best possible coac…
Nick Bishop
28 Dec 2025, 22:05
Analysis
All Blacks: Five possible targets for the vacant assistant coach role
Here are a few of the options, whether they are directly available or not, that could fill the current void in the All Black coach…
Henry Lee
17 Dec 2025, 14:07
Noah Caluori compared to Israel Folau ahead of box-office encounter
Two of the most exciting wingers in English rugby will go directly opposite each other in North London on Sunday, after Noah Caluo…
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 4:37
Tamati Ellison: All Blacks on 'same page but maybe not the same line'
The All Blacks' third loss of the calendar year sparked considerable backlash across the Shaky Isles, and while the team largely s…
Ned Lester
21 Nov 2025, 13:52
