Duhan van der Merwe: 'I don’t feel like I have a point to prove'
While van der Merwe has already experienced playing against the Springboks six times in international rugby - three for the Britis…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:30
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Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks named in Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year
Super Rugby Pacific has named its inaugural Team of the Year, headlined by Player of the Year (POTY) Quinn Tupaea and the man who …
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 16:34
Interview
'I still don’t think I’m over it': Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi on his finals heartbreaks
Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi was as dazzled as the rest of New Zealand by the Chiefs' cathartic 49-12 demolition of the Crusaders in the …
Adam Julian
17 Jun 2026, 13:06
11-cap Bok Gelant and van der Merwe to face countrymen in Barbarians clash
Former Springbok Warrick Gelant has been selected at full-back by Barbarians head coach Scott Robertson for Saturday's clash again…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 3:59
'We're trying to avoid that': Erasmus explains surprising selection call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that past experiences with injuries influenced his decision to start Quan Horn at …
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 9:07
Rassie Erasmus: 'We have been very impressed'
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team have been "very impressed" by the influx of young players that have b…
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 7:19
Opinion
The seven best performers from the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The “Fins Up” celebration was a bit of a "prima donna" moment from a kid who’ll get plenty of attention in the next few seas…
Adam Julian
13 Jun 2026, 18:04
Rob Penney reflects on blowout Crusaders farewell
The Crusaders' 2026 season ended on Friday night in Hamilton, and with it, so did head coach Rob Penney's time at the helm.
Ned Lester
12 Jun 2026, 22:12
Opinion
Crusaders player ratings vs Chiefs | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The away side couldn’t handle the Chiefs’ attacking threats around the paddock and capitulated on defence, conceding six tries…
Henry Lee
12 Jun 2026, 2:01
Fletcher Newell returns for Crusaders' semi-final trip to Hamilton
The Crusaders have made two injury-related changes to the starting XV for this weekend's semi-final showdown against the Chiefs.
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 21:18
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
89-cap All Black TJ Perenara among a clutch of stars set to play for Barbarians
It is 13 years since Perenara, 34, last donned the famous black and white jersey in a 43-19 win against Fiji at Twickenham
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2026, 4:10
Analysis
Is the magic thread of Super Rugby in need of a new pattern?
With New Zealand sides predictably dominating the latter stages again, is the current iteration of Super Rugby Pacific in need of …
Nick Bishop
08 Jun 2026, 13:15
'It's their title to lose': James Parsons on Super Rugby Pacific's favourites
Clark Laidlaw's side dominated the qualifying final at Hnry Stadium from minute one, running in nine tries in below-par weather in…
Henry Lee
07 Jun 2026, 21:18
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
'Gold to us': Rob Penney hails surprise qualifying final hero against Blues
McNicholl, who dotted down for a hat-trick on Saturday afternoon against the Blues, returned home to New Zealand after a number of…
Henry Lee
06 Jun 2026, 17:41
