'Search around': Rob Penney on tighthead depth after Fletcher Newell injury
"Any team would struggle to fill that gap."
Henry Lee
30 May 2026, 22:35
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Two titans of All Blacks rugby set to break new ground
Former World Rugby Players of the Year Brodie Retallick and Ardie Savea will chase their first title in Japan Rugby League One aft…
Matt McILraith
30 May 2026, 7:03
Second-half Chiefs blitz send Blues to Christchurch for Qualifying Final
The Chiefs will host the Queensland Reds in a Qualifying Final next Saturday night in Hamilton, at 7:05pm NZST.
Henry Lee
30 May 2026, 1:56
A surprised Clark Laidlaw reacts to report claiming Fehi's Newcastle deal is off
Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw was surprised when told at Friday night's postgame press conference about a report suggesting …
Ned Lester
29 May 2026, 18:03
Opinion
Crusaders vs Hurricanes takes: The confidence of youth, If Dave Rennie wants fitness
The final round of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific round-robin kicked off in front of 25,000 eager Christchurch fans, with the No.1 s…
Ned Lester
29 May 2026, 2:45
Crusaders dismantle league-leading Hurricanes to climb above Blues into third
Penney and his coaching staff were forced into a late change prior to kickoff, with Ethan Blackadder picking up a minor niggle.
Henry Lee
29 May 2026, 1:51
Opinion
We're finally going to see what Scott Hansen's really capable of
Rob Penney needed to go as Crusaders head coach. It was right that the franchise stood by Penney after a poor start to his tenure,…
Hamish Bidwell
27 May 2026, 19:13
Sevu Reece set for 100th as Crusaders push for home playoff game
The Crusaders have named a formidable team as they prepare to take on the Hurricanes at One New Zealand Stadium in what will be Se…
Ben Smith
26 May 2026, 21:15
Crusaders announce Scott Barrett will undergo back surgery
The Crusaders have revealed that All Blacks captain Scott Barrett faces a 3-5-month recovery period with back surgery scheduled fo…
Ned Lester
26 May 2026, 21:12
Lomax and Roigard return as Hurricanes make 12 changes for Crusaders
Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw has made sweeping changes to his matchday 23 for this weekend's match-up with the Crusaders in…
Ned Lester
26 May 2026, 21:00
Crusaders announce Scott Hansen as club's next head coach
The Crusaders have announced that Scott Hansen will succeed Rob Penney as Crusaders head coach in 2027.
Ned Lester
26 May 2026, 14:32
Crusaders shut Will Jordan down for season, All Blacks opener also in doubt
The Crusaders will contest their Super Rugby Pacific title defence without the services of All Blacks star Will Jordan after a re-…
Ned Lester
25 May 2026, 19:47
Analysis
Springboks star dominates Japan Rugby League One season stats
The Japan Rugby League One semi-finals are upon us, rewarding the best teams with their shot at a title. Inevitably, not all of th…
Ned Lester
25 May 2026, 19:09
Report: Scott Hansen to succeed Rob Penney as Crusaders head coach in 2027
Hansen will take over the role from Penney, who signed a one-year extension after their 2025 triumph.
Henry Lee
25 May 2026, 18:34
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
Hurricanes provide season-ending injury update for departing midfielder
“It’s disappointing for Riley and us for his season to finish in the way that it has."
Henry Lee
24 May 2026, 20:12
