Opinion
Three takeaways from the 2026 Super Rugby AUS competiton
While the Force are the deserved winners, a lot has been gained by all four franchises from this albeit short competition.
John Ferguson
04 Oct 2026, 18:35
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Pietsch, Charlie star as Western Force power to Super Rugby AUS title
363 days on from the heartbreak of a narrow defeat in the inaugural Super Rugby AUS Grand Final, the Western Force have gone one b…
Finn Morton
03 Oct 2026, 1:16
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
‘No mention of last year’: Western Force eye Super Rugby AUS title
The Western Force haven’t spoken about last year’s 26-33 defeat to the NSW Waratahs in the first-ever Super Rugby AUS Grand Fi…
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2026, 18:26
Glasgow's Franco Smith weighs in on rumoured revamp of Champions Cup
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes a proposed ‘elitist’ revamp of the European Champions Cup would have an adverse effec…
Bryn Palmer
02 Oct 2026, 10:00
The rich get richer as new All Black Semisi Ta’eiloa picks new club
After Ardie Savea's signing with the Blues, Ta'eiloa's services were arguably the next hottest property from the Moana Pasifika co…
Ned Lester
01 Oct 2026, 13:07
James O’Connor named as Western Force chase Super Rugby AUS title
James O’Connor is among a host of internationally experienced players who are set to suit up for the Western Force in the Super …
Finn Morton
29 Sep 2026, 20:32
Waratahs ring the changes for ‘another crack’ at Super Rugby AUS glory
NSW Waratahs coach Lachlan McCaffrey has made seven changes to the First XV that fell to the Western Force 17-12 last weekend.
Finn Morton
29 Sep 2026, 20:15
Full list of winners at French rugby awards as Jack Willis retains title
Overlooked England international Jack Willis has been named Top 14 Player of the Year for the second consecutive year at La Nuit d…
Francisco Isaac
28 Sep 2026, 23:45
Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 7:05
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
Western Force welcome back Wallabies winger for crucial Waratahs clash
Wallabies winger Dylan Pietsch is back for the Western Force are overcoming a foot injury, named in the starting side.
Finn Morton
22 Sep 2026, 21:59
18-year-old set for first Waratahs start in top-of-the-table Force match
18-year-old scrum-half Angus Grover will feature in the NSW Waratahs starting side for the first time this weekend.
Finn Morton
22 Sep 2026, 21:48
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
Former Wallabies duo reunite with Michael Cheika at NSW Waratahs
Former Wallabies forwards Stephen Hoiles and Wycliffe Palu have signed two-year deals with the NSW Waratahs.
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2026, 17:09
