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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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
'It can’t be an excuse for us': England embrace 'massive challenge'
England depart for their summer tour on Wednesday with a no-excuses policy, despite embarking on a 25,000-mile itinerary spanning …
PA
24 Jun 2026, 3:19
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
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
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
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
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
World Rugby confirm refs for Nations Championship as Luke Pearce gets big call
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the opening block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2026, 3:54
Fiji name super-stacked Nations Championship squad but high-profile duo miss out
Fiji will face Wales, England and Scotland in three Tests across the United Kingdom - Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh - in July.
Jon Newcombe
02 Jun 2026, 1:53
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
