Eleven of twelve World Rugby Nations Cup teams confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed that preparations for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup are “advancing at pace”, with 11 of the …
Ian Cameron
17 Nov 2025, 1:00
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Updated world rankings show big divide ahead of Rugby World Cup draw
It will now take something special from the sides outside of the top six in the rankings to break into Band 1 for the Rugby World …
Jon Newcombe
09 Nov 2025, 10:18
NZR Awards: All Blacks lock among nominees for NPC Player of the Year
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Finn Morton
04 Nov 2025, 18:08
Changes to world rankings put England in strong position
England took a step closer towards securing their place in the top band of seeds for the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw with Saturday's…
Jon Newcombe
03 Nov 2025, 4:00
World Rugby reveals USA host city contenders for Rugby World Cup 2031
World Rugby has confirmed the 27-strong list of major US centres officially vying for a piece of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2031 ac…
Ned Lester
31 Oct 2025, 7:30
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Vunipola brothers could be set for shock Rugby World Cup role
England and Lions star Mako Vunipola is hoping to be part of the Tonga coaching set up at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, w…
Chris Jones
22 Oct 2025, 1:59
Uncapped trio named in Scotland squad, as Bradbury ends long exile
Gregor Townsend has named his squad for the November internationals against the USA, New Zealand, Argentina and Tonga.
Jon Newcombe
21 Oct 2025, 2:14
Opinion
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2025, 17:40
Canterbury book NPC final spot with dominant win over Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury will host Otago in the NPC final next weekend after running away with a clinical win over Hawke’s Bay in Christchurch…
Finn Morton
18 Oct 2025, 0:58
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 18:38
Opinion
The four stand out performers from the NPC quarter-finals
Both NPC semi-finals will be in the South Island after Canterbury and Otago withstood brave challenges from Waikato and Counties M…
Adam Julian
13 Oct 2025, 15:42
RWC 2025 final referee Hollie Davidson to take charge of 2 November Tests
Rugby World Cup 2025 final referee Hollie Davidson has been named on the World Rugby panel of referees for the upcoming Quilter Na…
Jon Newcombe
13 Oct 2025, 2:43
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 16:50
The IRPA issue statement in response to new player load guidelines
The International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) has strongly welcomed the formal approval of new guidelines aimed at protecting…
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2025, 6:35
Surprise name leads points scoring charts 2 years out from Men's RWC 2027
Spanish speakers dominate this year's list of men's top points scorers, with one European player on the verge of reaching their ce…
Jon Newcombe
29 Sep 2025, 3:37
Patrick Pellegrini hat-trick sinks Canada in PNC playoff
Piutau got his arms free, offloading it to Pellegrini who had no one in front of him to score his second of the evening.
Henry Lee
20 Sep 2025, 18:00
