Wallabies dealt injury blow as backrower ruled out of Springboks clash
Wallabies backrower Charlie Cale has sustained a shoulder injury in the lead-up to the clash with the Springbok.
Finn Morton
21 Sep 2026, 18:26
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'You do realise you can only pick 23': Ex-All Black questions importance of Springboks' depth
"I really don’t think there’s anyone out there,” Wilson said on The Breakdown.
Henry Lee
21 Sep 2026, 14:15
All Blacks provide full injury update, players set to return for Hilux NPC round nine
Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, and Anton Segner have all been deemed short-term injuries, with all three set to return for the Bledi…
Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 20:38
'Tough one': All Blacks winger dissects what's behind high-ball struggles
The Springboks chasers would often race ahead of the ball to get between the winger and the ball, gaining a better chance of retai…
Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 17:58
Opinion
All Blacks ‘need to get rid of ill-discipline and rediscover lost art of building pressure’
New Zealand used to squeeze teams into submission with 'weaponised excellence', in the same way the Springboks have just done to t…
Gregor Paul
20 Sep 2026, 2:22
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
Interview
How Japan put Fiji under pressure in ‘special’ PNC Final triumph
Japan lock Jack Cornelsen has spoken of the impact the forward pack was able to make with their set-piece dominance.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 18:43
Interview
‘We played our hearts out’: Frank Lomani reacts to Fiji’s PNC Final defeat
Fiji fell just short of another Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup title, with players left “gutted” after losing 20-15 to Ja…
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 18:03
Dual eligible France-NZ lock given '20 to 40 per cent chance' of playing again
Former France U20s and ex-Hawke's Bay lock Patrick Tuifua was given "20 to 40 per cent" chance of ever playing rugby again after a…
Ben Smith
19 Sep 2026, 14:44
Eddie Jones: 'A great story... he's going through a golden period'
Japan head coach Eddie Jones praised his side's "intensity in our defence" and set-piece dominance as the Brave Blossoms claimed t…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2026, 7:23
Japan end Fiji’s Pacific Nations Cup reign with hard-earned win in Tokyo
Japan have taken out the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 title, beating defending champions Fiji in Tokyo.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 4:54
Flying Fijians make late change with Drua winger ruled out of PNC Final
Two-time Super Rugby winner Seta Tamanivalu has been brought into the Flying Fijians matchday 23.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 0:52
‘Absolute priority’: Japan eye PNC glory in another final against Fiji
Assistant coach Neil Hatley sees winning the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final in Tokyo as an “absolute priority."
Finn Morton
18 Sep 2026, 19:37
Analysis
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale lays foundation for new era for rugby in America before RWC
Five years out from RWC 2031, the final Test between New Zealand and South Africa helped win hearts and minds among the US audienc…
Vitas Carosella
18 Sep 2026, 6:01
‘The goal is clear’: Fiji captain and coach look ahead to PNC Final
Fiji finished their captain’s run in Tokyo on Friday, finalising their preparations ahead of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations…
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2026, 20:17
Eddie Jones identifies ‘real growth’ in Japan’s game ahead of PNC Final
Japan coach Eddie Jones has highlighted the “real growth” in the Brave Blossoms’ game ahead of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific N…
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2026, 17:36
