World Rankings: World Cup underdogs Japan hunting record high
Of all the fixtures on the opening weekend of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, Ireland vs Japan arguably has the most potential to be…
Jon Newcombe
18 Aug 2025, 8:23
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Refereeing appointments confirmed for Rugby World Cup
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the pool stages of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, with South A…
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2025, 4:01
Teenager stakes Wallaroos claim as Australia A win big against Samoa
Manu’a Moleka staked a genuine claim for a Wallaroos debut, starring alongside Piper Duck and Arabella McKenzie for Australia A …
Finn Morton
27 Jun 2025, 23:15
World Rugby confirm refereeing panel for Women’s Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has confirmed the panel of 22 Emirates Match Officials appointed to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Ian Cameron
15 May 2025, 2:00
Interview
Taufa Bason: The breakthrough Aupiki star named in Black Ferns squad
Without a contract at the start of the season, the 18-year-old loose forward became one of the most influential players in the Blu…
Adam Julian
28 Apr 2025, 5:59
Maia Roos: 'The scary part' of 18-year-old sensation's game
The Black Ferns squad is set to be named in the coming week, and one name Super Rugby fans will be eager to see is that of Braxton…
Ned Lester
21 Apr 2025, 16:14
Blues dominate Waratahs in wild Super Rugby Champions Final
Either the Blues or Waratahs would be walking out of a torrent North Harbour Stadium on Thursday evening with history in pocket; t…
Ned Lester
17 Apr 2025, 1:50
Super Rugby Champions Final: What it means for the women's game
The match between New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aupiki champions and Australia’s Super W winners marks the first step in closer ti…
Rikki Swannell
16 Apr 2025, 7:29
Blues forced into two changes, switch playmakers for Champions Final
The Blues have lost two members of their matchday 23 from the Super Rugby Aupiki final for their Champions Final clash with the Wa…
Ned Lester
15 Apr 2025, 15:49
Opinion
Super Rugby Aupiki Form XV: Who stood out in 2025?
The Blues won a thrilling final at Eden Park against Matatu 26-19. It took some brilliant individual moments from the Blues to pre…
Adam Julian
15 Apr 2025, 8:41
'It's another first': Blues in history-making mood ahead of Champions Final
The first-ever champions clash between the winners of Super Rugby Women's and Aupiki is just two days away, and the Blues are in a…
Ned Lester
14 Apr 2025, 21:34
‘It’s our superpower’: Blues captain on what sets the team apart
Walker's side was helped by the experience of last year's final, with players like Maia Roos, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Ruahei …
Henry Lee
12 Apr 2025, 23:31
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe intercept seals Aupiki championship for Blues
Finals football took centre stage at Eden Park as Super Rugby Aupiki's finest collided to decide how the competition's 2025 chapte…
Ned Lester
12 Apr 2025, 2:05
The path to victory for the Blues and Matatu in 2025 final
The fourth Super Rugby Aupiki final will be played in primetime at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday night, when the Blues host Ma…
Adam Julian
11 Apr 2025, 17:27
'All three in black': Another star trio of siblings coming through Kiwi ranks
The Super Rugby Aupiki final will offer a final audition for some of New Zealand's brightest young stars, including one prospect w…
Ned Lester
10 Apr 2025, 20:45
Exclusive
Maiakawanakaulani Roos: The Black Fern living by her name
A self-described “heart leader”, she’s also a warrior on the field, with an engine and grit that belies an almost cherubic f…
Rikki Swannell
10 Apr 2025, 2:00
