Damian McKenzie on why this final will be different for Chiefs
Damian McKenzie says his Chiefs team are ready to put their poor record in final games this decade behind them, with a "new group"…
Ned Lester
19 Jun 2026, 20:21
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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
The Jono Gibbes factor that could change the Chiefs' finals fate
Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes is no stranger to finals. In 2006, the eight-Test All Black locked the scrum in Waikato’s epic 37-31 NP…
Adam Julian
18 Jun 2026, 21:57
'I felt that from day one': Jordie Barrett on why 2026 Hurricanes are different
Jordie Barrett says the 2026 Hurricanes felt different from the day he returned to the club from his sabbatical season with Leinst…
Ned Lester
18 Jun 2026, 20:52
Highlanders continue re-signing spree with two ex-U20 stars and Pumas lock
The Highlanders' 2027 squad is coming together, with three new re-signings following the five that were announced last week.
Ned Lester
18 Jun 2026, 1:07
Interview
Brett Cameron weighs in on the No.10 battle in the Super Rugby Pacific final
The two perceived front-runners for the All Blacks' No.10 jersey in the coming July series will square off at a packed Cake Tin in…
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 20:21
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
Quinn Tupaea crowned 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year
The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Award winners have been revealed, with star Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea the big winner, named Play…
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 0:32
Leroy Carter starts as Chiefs lose star rookie for Super Rugby final
Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes has made two changes to his starting XV for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific final, with two stars of th…
Ned Lester
16 Jun 2026, 21:00
Hurricanes gain one and lose one for Super Rugby Pacific final
The Hurricanes have been dealt some good news and some bad news on the injury front heading into this weekend's Super Rugby Pacifi…
Ned Lester
16 Jun 2026, 21:00
'Clever footballer': The verdict on Cam Roigard's fake injury tactic against the Blues
Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard has divided opinion after his 'fake injury' tactic against the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific se…
Ben Smith
16 Jun 2026, 19:11
'Massive war up front': Why Hurricanes forwards feel they're ready for final
The Hurricanes' forwards are preparing for a "massive war up front" in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific final against their nort…
Ned Lester
16 Jun 2026, 14:52
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
Commentator weighs in on All Blacks No.10 debate ahead of final
"But that's something that still has to be proven, his ability to produce that at test level, but I thought he was fantastic on Fr…
Henry Lee
15 Jun 2026, 16:22
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
