Analysis
Super Rugby Aupiki: Who is setting the pace early on in New Zealand?
What have been some of the talking points through the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aupiki?
Adam Julian
24 Jun 2026, 15:00
{{item.n}}
ADVERTISEMENT
Article Results
Remaining 2026 Black Ferns schedule confirmed, with free exhibition game added
All fixtures for the Black Ferns' expanded international season have now been finalised, with a free-to-attend exhibition match ad…
Ned Lester
23 Jun 2026, 14:51
Veteran Black Ferns lock signs fresh extension before Lions Tour
"It’s great to see our women’s players making long term commitments to the game as we look forward to an exciting internationa…
Henry Lee
22 Jun 2026, 14:55
Eight debutants to feature in Matatu and Hurricanes Poua clash
Eight debutants are set to take the field in Upper Hutt on Sunday when the Hurricanes Poua host their first home game of the seaso…
Ned Lester
18 Jun 2026, 15:45
'You’ve set the precedent': Matatu begin Super Rugby Aupiki season with record crowd
Matatu kicked off the new Super Rugby Aupiki season with a record attendance for a standalone domestic women's rugby fixture on Sa…
Joe Harvey
14 Jun 2026, 5:54
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe named in Times 100 Most Influential People in Sports
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe says she was left speechless when told she had been recognised by Times with a place on the magazine's in…
Ned Lester
11 Jun 2026, 20:33
Analysis
Super Rugby Aupiki returns - can anyone stop the Blues from winning a third straight title?
The Blues are chasing a third straight Super Rugby Aupiki trophy and begin their title defence against the Hurricanes Poua on Satu…
Adam Julian
10 Jun 2026, 23:27
Super Rugby Aupiki teams named for opening round with 40 debuts
The teams are in for round 1 of the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, with no shortage of debuts across the board as the off-season'…
Ned Lester
10 Jun 2026, 21:53
Amy Du'Plessis re-signs with NZR as British and Irish Lions tour approaches
"I love being part of this environment and look forward to continuing to learn, grow and chase success alongside such a special gr…
Henry Lee
08 Jun 2026, 14:48
NZR secures signature of key Black Fern loose-forward through to 2029
Olsen-Baker said the Black Ferns environment was a determining factor in her decision.
Henry Lee
01 Jun 2026, 20:00
WXV Global Series: When will we next see Women's Six Nations teams in action?
It is hard to believe that only six weeks ago the Guinness Women's Six Nations got started.
Joe Harvey
22 May 2026, 3:00
Exclusive
Michaela Brake: 'I realised I didn’t need to quit sevens'
Little Harvey Brake is years away from understanding exactly how he’s influenced the course of sevens rugby history but he’s a…
Rikki Swannell
21 May 2026, 2:13
Interview
Finally a Black Fern: Mia Anderson's journey to Test rugby
Mia Anderson is finally a Black Fern. The loose forward has won 27 of her 32 Farah Palmer Cup games for Waikato, pocketing the las…
Adam Julian
20 May 2026, 13:00
Ruby Tui's return to international rugby has been confirmed
Women's Rugby World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist Ruby Tui will make her international rugby return for Barbarian F.C. agai…
Joe Harvey
12 May 2026, 23:00
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire after Pacific Four Series injury
Announcing her retirement on social media, Tangen-Wainohu thanked all of her teammates from over the years.
Henry Lee
10 May 2026, 18:54
Interview
'We want to play relentless rugby': Leti-I'iga outlines bold Black Ferns objective
Ayesha Leti-I'iga has a knack for breaking try-scoring records. She scored with her very first touch as a 16-year-old at Porirua C…
Adam Julian
06 May 2026, 7:14
