Highlanders begin off-season with five re-signings
The Highlanders haven't wasted any time in ticking into off-season mode, announcing five re-signings as the club's fresh-faced pot…
Ned Lester
15 Jun 2026, 16:07
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Super Round impact report finds event doubled expected visitor spend
Christchurch reaped the rewards of bringing Super Round to New Zealand for the first time, with an economic impact report finding …
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 19:30
JRLO XV team of the season: All Blacks dominate Springboks five to two
Brodie Retallick is the Most Valuable Player in Japan Rugby League One.
Matt McILraith
08 Jun 2026, 1:56
Opinion
The six performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals
The Hurricanes extended their home winning run against Australian teams to 23 consecutive matches. This sequence began right after…
Adam Julian
07 Jun 2026, 14:23
The major All Blacks subplot as Japan Rugby League One final played out
It might have been the Japan Rugby League final, but it was a day for the All Blacks after Kobelco Kobe Steelers beat Kubota Spear…
Matt McILraith
07 Jun 2026, 3:35
Kobelco Kobe Steelers claim JRLO title in thriller as Dave Rennie ends title drought
Rennie's side overpowered the Spears at scrum time twice in the final ten minutes to claim the 2026 Japan Rugby League One title.
Henry Lee
07 Jun 2026, 1:09
Concerning Springbok injury hampers Kubota's JRLO title bid
A well-rested and fully loaded Kobelco Kobe Steelers lie ready and waiting for the battered and bruised Kubota Spears in the Japan…
Matt McILraith
05 Jun 2026, 0:40
Super Rugby CEO shares 'bloody great news' on 2026 ticket sales
Super Rugby attendance in New Zealand is on the rise by a significant margin for the second straight year, and it's not just Chris…
Ned Lester
04 Jun 2026, 18:42
All Blacks trio one win away from claiming rare piece of silverware
Games are not decided on statistics alone, which is probably just as well, otherwise Sunday’s final of Japan Rugby League One be…
Matt McILraith
03 Jun 2026, 1:23
The areas Jamie Joseph is looking to address over the Highlanders' off-season
The Dunedin-based outfit ended the season ninth out of the 11 teams in Super Rugby Pacific, falling short of the playoffs by 10 co…
Ned Lester
02 Jun 2026, 0:35
Highlanders lock down rising loose-forward with new deal
Casey has extended with the Dunedin-based franchise until 2029.
Henry Lee
01 Jun 2026, 14:54
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round sixteen
The Blues are set to travel to One New Zealand Stadium for the first round of the playoffs after losing 59-34 to the Chiefs.
Adam Julian
31 May 2026, 13:44
Bernard Foley eyes final bow as Super Rugby return rumours spread
Ahead of an expected return to the Waratahs, former Wallaby Bernard Foley's Spears side have booked a place in the Japan Rugby Lea…
AAP
31 May 2026, 2:55
Two titans of All Blacks rugby set to break new ground
Former World Rugby Players of the Year Brodie Retallick and Ardie Savea will chase their first title in Japan Rugby League One aft…
Matt McILraith
30 May 2026, 7:03
Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers dominate Tokyo Sungoliath to reach final
Dave Rennie's Kobe Kobelco Steelers were refreshed and ready for their semi-final date with Tokyo Sungoliath after two weeks off, …
Ned Lester
29 May 2026, 22:14
All Black-themed Japan Rugby League One semi-final as captains collide
The friendship between the rival skippers, Sam Cane and Brodie Retallick, is going to be put aside for 80 minutes on Saturday as t…
Matt McILraith
26 May 2026, 23:54
