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
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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
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
Opinion
How the Hurricanes rebuilt the roster to produce this masterpiece title
The Hurricanes became Super Rugby champions for the second time in history with the most complete final performance in the competi…
Ben Smith
21 Jun 2026, 16:06
Du’Plessis Kirifi’s take on where this Hurricanes side ranks all-time
"I feel like that was a very hard-earned championship – not just this season but for a few seasons now. We deserved that one aft…
Henry Lee
20 Jun 2026, 18:59
Opinion
The three top performers from the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs have become the Buffalo Bills of Super Rugby. Four straight losses in the competition’s Super Bowl, each essentially …
Adam Julian
20 Jun 2026, 17:30
Stephen Donald: 'They left 25 points out there, that's how good they were'
Both Donald, and former Hurricanes fullback Christian Cullen were in disbelief, after the home side obliterated the Chiefs on both…
Henry Lee
20 Jun 2026, 15:55
Clark Laidlaw reacts to Ruben Love's Man of the Match final performance
The Hurricanes are 2026 Super Rugby Pacific champions, and their 25-year-old No.10 is the grand final Man of the Match.
Ned Lester
20 Jun 2026, 4:29
Jono Gibbes reflects on 'devastating' 55-point final defeat
The Super Rugby Pacific final winning margin was the competition's largest since the Bulls' 44-point winning margin over the Chief…
Henry Lee
20 Jun 2026, 3:11
