Three-Test Wallaby returns to Highlanders after Top 14 stint
The Highlanders have announced the signing of Jermaine Ainsley, who has already played 38 games for the club between 2022 and '24,…
Ned Lester
25 Jun 2026, 19:02
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All Blacks Sevens duo named in New Zealand U20 team for Japan opener
A pair of All Blacks Sevens players have made their way into the starting XV for New Zealand U20's opening game of the Junior Worl…
Ned Lester
24 Jun 2026, 22:32
Shock in U20: Georgia make rugby history at expense of giants of the sport
Georgia's Junior Lelos have defeated the New Zealand Junior All Blacks for the first time in their history, securing a dramatic 22…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2026, 9:09
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
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
Premier Sports add Junior World Championship to expanding rugby portfolio
United Rugby Championship, Champions League and EPCR Challenge Cup broadcast partner Premier Sports is to show every game of the u…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 8:52
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
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
All Blacks Sevens stars headline New Zealand U20 Junior World Championship squad
The squad features eight changes from The Rugby Championship U20, including two All Blacks Sevens players, World Rugby Men's SVNS …
Henry Lee
08 Jun 2026, 16:00
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
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
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
'Before every match, I feel him beside me': Georgian ref Saba Makharadze
Being selected as one of 12 referees for the upcoming World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia was a moment Saba Makharadz…
Jon Newcombe
27 May 2026, 6:59
Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Reds' key men, Dylan Pietsch Australians form winger
It now makes for a delicious final round of Super Rugby Pacific where first and second spots are locked down, but the position of …
John Ferguson
25 May 2026, 1:56
