World Rankings record equalled as Scotland overtake oldest rival
In scoring more points in a match against the Pumas on Argentinian soil than ever before, Scotland have moved up to fifth in the W…
Jon Newcombe
05 Jul 2026, 0:31
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Japan claim impressive win over Italy to start Nations Championship
Takuro Matsunaga finished with a decisive 17-point haul as Japan began the inaugural Nations Championship with a 27-10 win against…
Finn Morton
04 Jul 2026, 3:41
New Saints signing one of two Italy debutants for Japan clash
Italy have handed senior debuts to Alessandro Ortombina and Malik Faissal for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Japan…
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2026, 4:18
Analysis
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
Nick Bishop
01 Jul 2026, 1:42
Super Rugby Pacific ditches lucky loser in new format with more games
Super Rugby Pacific has announced key changes to the 2027 season and playoff format, adjusting to the absence of Moana Pasifika an…
Ned Lester
30 Jun 2026, 18:50
Analysis
Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 8:30
Japan XV starlet shines early but Maori All Blacks storm home in Nagoya
The Maori All Blacks and Japan XV met in Nagoya for the latest chapter in what has become a frequently visited rivalry in recent y…
Ned Lester
27 Jun 2026, 5:24
'Most honourable week of my life': Sullivan on Maori All Blacks captaincy nod
Bailyn Sullivan is not renowned for saying much, but when asked why he was appointed Maori All Blacks captain for their two-game …
Adam Julian
25 Jun 2026, 22:40
Opinion
The Boks and All Blacks prove it's time we think differently about JRLO
Phone +54 2122373655. No, its not a number somewhere in Argentina (although you could be forgiven for thinking so with plus 54 …
Matt McILraith
25 Jun 2026, 2:53
Tamati Ellison names six debutants in Maori All Blacks team to play Japan XV
The Maori All Blacks whanau will add another six members this weekend, with Tamati Ellison's first matchday squad announced to fac…
Ned Lester
24 Jun 2026, 21:50
Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
John Ferguson
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
Reds snag Tigers and Blues assistants to finalise Cotter's coaching ticket
The Queensland Reds have confirmed Vern Cotter's coaching ticket, with Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath joining the Kiwi at Ballymore…
Ned Lester
24 Jun 2026, 0:50
Antoine Dupont missing for now as Galthie names 33-man France squad
Fabien Galthie has named his 33-man France squad for their Nations Championship fixtures against the All Blacks, Australia and Jap…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 5:43
Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 2:30
Reds re-sign young props after breakout Super Rugby campaigns
Bloomfield and Blake are coming off breakout Super Rugby Pacific campaigns, having logged career-highs for minutes in a single sea…
Finn Morton
18 Jun 2026, 13:39
Reds sign 136-game Super Rugby veteran after seven Brumbies seasons
Eight-Test Wallabies lock Cadeyrn Neville is returning to Ballymore after finishing up with the ACT Brumbies.
Finn Morton
18 Jun 2026, 12:30
