Western Force slam ARU as Super Rugby place hangs in balance
With the Super Rugby axe hovering over Western Force, the club hit out at the Australian Rugby Union.
Nicholas McGee
10 Apr, 6:36
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Barrett free to face Blues after red card
Beauden Barrett is free to face Blues after his red card against Waratahs was deemed to be sufficient punishment.
Nicholas McGee
10 Apr, 5:33
Force, Rebels facing Super Rugby axe
Either Melbourne Rebels or Western Force will be axed from Super Rugby, it has been confirmed.
Dejan Kalinic
09 Apr, 20:08
June deadline as South Africa prepares to cut Super Rugby franchises
South African rugby has become "diluted" with six teams in Super Rugby and the revamped format for 2018 could bring greater qualit…
Alex Fisher
09 Apr, 13:13
Emotional Hodgson fears for Australian rugby union with Force under threat
Tearful captain Matt Hodgson said Sunday was a dark day for Australian rugby union and "we live each day like it's our last" with …
Peter Thompson
09 Apr, 7:20
Force beat Kings in try-fest with futures under threat
Both Western Force and Southern Kings could be removed from Super Rugby, but that did not stop them putting on a show in Perth.
Nicholas McGee
09 Apr, 6:08
BREAKING NEWS: Super Rugby to revert to 15-team format
Only 15 teams will compete in Super Rugby from 2018, SANZAAR has announced.
Nicholas McGee
09 Apr, 3:21
Super Rugby Restructured to 15 Teams from 2018
SANZAAR has announced that the Super Rugby tournament has been restructured and will kick-off in 2018 with a three conference, 15-…
RugbyPass
09 Apr, 3:07
Stormers gain Chiefs revenge to stay perfect
Stormers gained a measure of revenge of for last season's humiliating play-off defeat by maintaining their 100 per cent start to t…
Peter Hanson
08 Apr, 12:55
Sunwolves claim long-awaited Super Rugby win, Brumbies crush Reds
Sunwolves finally ended their barren Super Rugby run by seeing off Bulls, while Brumbies hammered Reds and Highlanders beat Blues.
Peter Thompson
08 Apr, 8:08
First-half Hurricanes blitz blows Waratahs away
The Hurricanes ran in five first-half tries on their way to claiming a 38-28 Super Rugby victory over the Waratahs on Friday.
N…
Jack Davies
07 Apr, 7:42
Super Rugby Oracle: All the picks for Round 7
Super Rugby stats guru Paul Neazor offers his tips for Round 7.
After flirting with perfection for the previous two rounds the …
Paul Neazor
06 Apr, 17:48
Sonny Bill Williams set for long-awaited Blues bow
After eight months on the sidelines recuperating a torn Achilles tendon, Sonny Bill Williams will make his Blues debut on Saturday…
Matthew Scott
06 Apr, 3:15
Why the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy is a special piece of New Zealand rugby silverware
Gordon Hunter was a detective – a very good one according to everyone who worked with him and not a few who were put away by him…
Scotty Stevenson
05 Apr, 20:34
Some important news from the Blues press conference
The Blues have announced their side to play the Highlanders this weekend. We bring you the main talking points from this morning 
RugbyPass
05 Apr, 17:59
Foley to make Waratahs return after concussion rest
Bernard Foley will return to the Waratahs' starting XV against Hurricanes in Friday's Super Rugby clash after recovering from conc…
Matthew Scott
05 Apr, 4:24
Fantasy Rugger Round 7 - South Africa
After all the love for the Australian’s in Round Six, it’s only right that we take a look at the other nation under pressure. …
RugbyPass
05 Apr, 3:38
Australian teams have New Zealand inferiority complex, says Kafer
Australian sides suffer from a "self-perpetuating" inferiority complex in comparison to their New Zealand counterparts in Super Ru…
Tom Webber
04 Apr, 4:10
Five retro Super Rugby jerseys that need to be brought back
Super Rugby is now old enough for the retro jersey to be a viable option. Here are five classic designs that deserve a second life…
Calum Henderson
02 Apr, 22:59
Anything Aaron Smith can do, TJ Perenara can do too – including change the ref's mind
Convincing a referee to change his mind was long thought to be impossible, but on Saturday TJ Perenara became the second lippy New…
Jamie Wall
02 Apr, 20:04
Four-week ban for Chiefs back Fa'auli
A dangerous tackle on Jan Serfontein means Johnny Fa'auli will miss matches against Stormers, Cheetahs, Western Force and Sunwolve…
Christopher Devine
02 Apr, 9:13
Crusaders extend 100 per cent start with bonus-point win at Waratahs
Crusaders extended their 100 per cent start to the Super Rugby season to six matches with an impressive 41-22 bonus-point victory …
Tom Webber
02 Apr, 3:27
Notshe hat-trick keeps Stormers rolling, Kriel wins it late for Lions
Stormers maintain a perfect Super Rugby record as Sikhumbuzo Notshe grabs a treble in victory over Cheetahs, while Kriel wins it f…
Alex Fisher
01 Apr, 12:49
Chiefs battle back to stay perfect, Hurricanes beat improved Reds
Chiefs remain unbeaten in Super Rugby this season after coming from behind to defeat Bulls 28-12 and Hurricanes piled more misery …
Peter Thompson
01 Apr, 7:14
The Rug Round 6 Super Rugby Preview
The Rug is New Zealand’s premier Super Rugby preview podcast. Join BK and Townley as they put forward this week’s best bets an…
RugbyPass
01 Apr, 0:02
Highlanders run riot in Smith's landmark appearance
Highlanders ran in six tries in a ruthless demolition of Rebels, who made far too many mistakes in a poor display.
Peter Thompson
31 Mar, 4:16
Foley out of Crusaders clash due to 'ongoing' concussion struggle
Australia playmaker Bernard Foley knows he will have to be patient as he struggles to overcome a head injury.
Peter Thompson
31 Mar, 3:25
Here are some things that should cheer up Australian rugby fans
It's been a tough old start to the Super Rugby season for Australian fans. In times like these it pays to remember the good times,…
Jamie Wall
30 Mar, 12:44
Super Rugby Oracle: All the picks for Round 6
Super Rugby stats guru Paul Neazor offers his tips for Round 6.
The Oracle has got his groove back after a shaky start to the s…
Paul Neazor
30 Mar, 11:32
Australian players' union sets up petition amid Super Rugby concerns
Reducing the number of Australian franchises in Super Rugby could have big consequences, the players' union warned.
Peter Thompson
30 Mar, 5:58
Fantasy Rugger - Round Six Preview
With all the speculation regarding who will get the chop from the Australian Conference with the new proposed Super Rugby format. …
RugbyPass
29 Mar, 4:58
Super Rugby Power Rankings: Why the Hira Bhana Spud Man is smiling this week
If the Spud Man is happy, Scotty Stevenson is happy; if Scotty Stevenson is happy, the Super Rugby Power Rankings are happy. Unles…
Scotty Stevenson
28 Mar, 19:43
Waratahs taking no risks with Foley after concussion setback
Bernard Foley made his first appearance of the Super Rugby season against Rebels but could face another spell on the sidelines.
Peter Thompson
28 Mar, 8:29
No decision made on Western Force future - ARU
The Australia Rugby Union (ARU) moved to allay fears Western Force will be axed from Super Rugby, insisting no decision has been m…
Sacha Pisani
27 Mar, 22:18
Reports of the death of Australian rugby may have been greatly exaggerated
Is rugby really the 26th most played sport in Australia, or are Roy Morgan's latest figures 'fake news'?
Rugby is less popular …
Calum Henderson
27 Mar, 18:07
Western Force deny rumours they will be cut from Super Rugby
Western Force have released a statement denying reports they are in line to be axed from Super Rugby, should the competition opt f…
Harry West
27 Mar, 7:36
I should have put rugby on the backburner - Aaron Smith opens up on airport incident
Aaron Smith believes rugby should have taken a back seat as he attempted to patch things up with his family following his off-fiel…
Harry West
27 Mar, 4:52
Is it time to rethink yellow cards in rugby?
Quade Cooper thinks yellow cards are ruining rugby – but what are the alternatives?
Despite the Reds first five’s blatant l…
Jamie Wall
26 Mar, 16:51
Jaguares overcome Reds, Sharks beat Cheetahs
As Sharks claimed a derby win in Super Rugby, Jaguares continued their fine start to the season.
Peter Thompson
25 Mar, 19:56
Sunwolves denied by late Stormers surge
Sunwolves were denied their first victory over an established Super Rugby side in the final 20 minutes as Stormers finished with a…
Alex Fisher
25 Mar, 8:45
Waratahs pull off stunning comeback against sorry Rebels
The Rebels threw away their biggest half-time lead in Super Rugby history as they remained winless with a 32-25 home defeat agains…
Omnisport
24 Mar, 6:22
Super Rugby Oracle: All the picks for Round 5
Super Rugby stats guru Paul Neazor offers his tips for Round 5.
A solid Round 4 for the Oracle with only the Brumbies getting i…
Paul Neazor
23 Mar, 4:40
Foley had career doubts amid 'scary' concussion
Bernard Foley had concerns that his career may be over during a "scary" struggle with concussion but the Australia fly-half is set…
Peter Thompson
22 Mar, 6:26
Fantasy Rugger Super Rugby Conference Watch
Round Five sees the Hurricanes and Chiefs with the bye, providing the perfect opportunity for some lesser known players to shine i…
RugbyPass
22 Mar, 3:23
Why Super Rugby is still better than the Aviva Premiership
Last week Rugby Pass published a story headlined 'Why The Aviva Premiership is Better Than Super Rugby'. Fake news! This week, Jam…
Jamie Wall
21 Mar, 16:54
Three-week ban for Wallaby Cooper
Quade Cooper has been given a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle during Queensland Reds' Super Rugby hammering at Lions on Satu…
Peter Thompson
21 Mar, 4:40
How the New Zealand sides are shaping up after a month of Super Rugby derbies
The first four rounds of Super Rugby have been thick with New Zealand conference derbies. Jamie Wall assesses how the five Kiwi te…
Jamie Wall
20 Mar, 18:36
Super Rugby Power Rankings: New year, different Stormers
Scotty Stevenson's Super Rugby Power Rankings make a triumphant return for 2017.
10. Blues
As of today, with a 1-3 record, t…
Scotty Stevenson
19 Mar, 20:05
How do we make Super Rugby great again?
While SANZAAR um and ah over the future of Super Rugby, Jamie Wall offers some alternatives to the current unpopular conference sy…
Jamie Wall
19 Mar, 18:14
Sharks sneak past Southern Kings, Cooper sees red as Reds thrashed
Southern Kings came agonisingly close to recording a first Super Rugby win over Sharks on Saturday, before going down 19-17 in Dur…
Christopher Devine
18 Mar, 17:14
Hurricanes hammer Highlanders, Speight stars in derby win
Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso scored two tries apiece as Hurricanes hammered Highlanders 41-15 in Super Rugby, while Henry Speight a…
Peter Thompson
18 Mar, 7:49
Bothma sees red but Bulls beat Sunwolves for first win
Renaldo Bothma's dismissal forced Bulls to play almost 40 minutes a man light, but that did not stop them beating Sunwolves.
Tom Webber
17 Mar, 14:10
The Rug Round 4 Super Rugby Peview
The Rug is New Zealand's premier Super Rugby preview podcast. Join BK and Townley as they put forward this week's best bets and gu…
RugbyPass
17 Mar, 9:40
Comeback kings Crusaders and Chiefs stay perfect
Crusaders enhanced their reputation as Super Rugby's comeback kings and maintained their 100 per cent record in 2017 with a 33-24 …
Christopher Devine
17 Mar, 6:40
The weirdest records in the Super Rugby record book
Jamie Wall picks out some anomalies in the record books after 21 seasons of Super Rugby.
Jamie Wall
16 Mar, 16:41
Super Rugby Oracle: All the tips you need for Round 4
Super Rugby stats guru Paul Neazor offers his tips for Round 4.
The Oracle bounced back from a shocker in Round 2 to pick a res…
Paul Neazor
16 Mar, 11:28
Larkham rules out Brumbies move amid merger talk
Stephen Larkham said the club have been given "no indication" that Brumbies will not play in Canberra next year.
Peter Thompson
16 Mar, 4:58
New Zealand's Dagg to undergo knee surgery ahead of Lions series
New Zealand and Crusaders back Israel Dagg's knee injury will not keep him out of the British and Irish Lions series.
Peter Thompson
15 Mar, 4:37
All Black Kerr-Barlow to make La Rochelle switch
New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow will leave Chiefs to join La Rochelle at the end of the Super Rugby season.
The 26-ye…
Peter Thompson
15 Mar, 4:05
Itchy investors agitated over SANZAAR deliberations
The various private ownership interests in Super Rugby clubs are becoming increasingly frustrated with the ongoing SANZAAR debate …
Scotty Stevenson
14 Mar, 20:59
Why the Aviva Premiership is better than Super Rugby
Over in the Southern Hemisphere, momentum is starting to build and the runners and riders in this year’s Super Rugby competition…
Dan Johansson
14 Mar, 7:28
Cheetahs chief executive: We are safe in Super Rugby
A statement on Super Rugby's format is expected in the near future, but the Cheetahs chief executive is confident his team are saf…
Christopher Devine
14 Mar, 5:14
Hurricanes' Milner-Skudder out for at least six weeks
A fractured foot will see Nehe Milner-Skudder miss at least six weeks in a blow to Hurricanes in Super Rugby.
Dejan Kalinic
13 Mar, 21:58
Scotty Stevenson: What the Blues need to do to turn their fortunes around
Scotty Stevenson
13 Mar, 14:27
Lambie out for six to eight weeks with fractured vertebrae
Pat Lambie is set for a spell on the sidelines after the Sharks and South Africa fly-half injured his back in Saturday's Super Rug…
Peter Hanson
13 Mar, 13:26
Who's the best number 9 in New Zealand? It's an increasingly tricky question
Jamie Wall
12 Mar, 17:23
Bosch makes light of Lambie absence in Sharks victory
Sharks lost Pat Lambie early on against Waratahs, but it mattered little as teenage replacement Curwin Bosch inspired them to vict…
Harry West
11 Mar, 16:10
Comeback kings Crusaders defy injuries to prevail, Highlanders also win at a cost
A host of All Blacks - Israel Dagg, Seta Tamanivalu, Waisake Naholo and Lima Sopoaga - suffered injuries as their teams won in Sup…
Christopher Devine
11 Mar, 5:26
SANZAAR Statement on Super Rugby
The SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) met in London on Friday 10 March to assess the economic and sporting environment under whic…
RugbyPass
10 Mar, 18:21
Chiefs stave off Hurricanes in deluge to maintain perfect start
The New Zealand Conference is topped by Chiefs after their win over defending Super Rugby champions Hurricanes on Friday.
Nicholas McGee
10 Mar, 5:30
Super Rugby Oracle: All the picks for Round 3
Paul Neazor
09 Mar, 15:01
The Rug - Round 3 Super Rugby Preview
RugbyPass
09 Mar, 7:43
The Tight Five - Handpicked Stories From The World Of Rugby
Here's five great rugby reads from around the globe.
RugbyPass
08 Mar, 18:22
Why Chiefs vs Hurricanes is New Zealand's best grudge match
Jamie Wall
08 Mar, 16:39
Super Rugby Watercooler: What's going to happen at this SANZAAR meeting?
Scotty Stevenson
08 Mar, 16:06
Fantasy Rugger - Super Rugby Conference Watch Round 3
RugbyPass
07 Mar, 18:19
The new Blues jerseys have the coordinates for their local prison on the sleeve
Where do the coordinates on the New Zealand Super Rugby teams' sleeves take you? We checked on Google Maps, and it's not their hom…
Calum Henderson
05 Mar, 19:24
Who had Saturday night's best finish: Crusaders, Sharks or Cowboys?
Jamie Wall
05 Mar, 15:05
Foley sent home from Waratahs tour with post-concussion symptoms
After a heavy defeat away at Lions, there was more bad news for Waratahs with fly-half Bernard Foley ruled out of facing Sharks.
Tom Webber
05 Mar, 3:47
Van Rensburg stars as Lions maul Waratahs
The Lions could well be title contenders once again following a big win over the Waratahs, while the Stormers also made it two win…
Gareth Morgan
04 Mar, 14:17
Milner-Skudder back with a bang as Hurricanes crush Rebels
The Hurricanes continued their devastating start to the Super Rugby season against the Rebels, while the Crusaders and Sharks left…
Alex Fisher
04 Mar, 5:12
SA Rugby bid to stop overseas exodus with new ruling
The number of players leaving South African shores to take up contracts overseas has long since been a concern for SA Rugby.
Peter Thompson
03 Mar, 8:43
Leinster pull off Fardy coup
Scott Fardy opted to turn his back on Brumbies in order to take on a new challenge in a different country.
Peter Thompson
03 Mar, 4:57
Luatua red costs Blues as Chiefs ease to derby win
Chiefs killed off the game either side of half-time after Steven Luatua was given his marching orders for a reckless tackle.
Peter Thompson
03 Mar, 3:38
Brumbies confirm Fardy exit amid Leinster links
Australia forward Sam Carter has agreed a new contract with Brumbies, but Scott Fardy will leave the club.
Alex Fisher
02 Mar, 17:14
Force end home drought despite Nabuli treble
Eto Nabuli's treble was in vain as Western Force ended a 22-month wait for a victory at nib Stadium by defeating Reds.
Peter Thompson
02 Mar, 7:26
Gatland makes changes, back-up flown in | Lions Weekly Round-up
RugbyPass
01 Mar, 17:09
Super Rugby Oracle: Blues or Chiefs? Every team to back in Round 2
Paul Neazor
01 Mar, 15:33
Super Rugby Watercooler: Why Joaquin Tuculet should be your new favourite player
Scotty Stevenson
28 Feb, 19:55
Saints land Sharks scrum-half Reinach, Wasps land Fiji centre
Sharks pivot Cobus Reinach is eyeing more South Africa caps after deciding to leave Sharks and ply his trade in England.
Peter Thompson
27 Feb, 11:25
Stormers lose Springbok De Allende for 12 weeks
An ankle injury sustained in the victory over Bulls on Saturday is expected to rule Damian de Allende out for roughly three months…
Tom Webber
27 Feb, 5:36
Etienne Oosthuizen Suspended For Two Weeks
RugbyPass
26 Feb, 15:11
Janse van Rensburg snatches victory for the Lions
Rohan Janse van Rensburg ensured a thrilling late win for the Lions over the Cheetahs in the opening round of the 2017 Super Rugby…
Alex Fisher
25 Feb, 13:56
Champions Hurricanes break new ground against sorry Sunwolves, Crusaders up and running
Sunwolves were blown away by Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, while Crusaders and Waratahs earned narrow wins in round one.
Peter Hanson
25 Feb, 5:47
Reds edge Sharks to spare Cooper's blushes, Chiefs surprise Highlanders
Reds started a new era with a victory over Sharks despite an unconvincing display from Quade Cooper, while Highlanders went down t…
Peter Thompson
24 Feb, 7:01
Super Rugby starts here: The Australian conference's first week
Scotty Stevenson
23 Feb, 15:21
Super Fantasy Rugger
RugbyPass
23 Feb, 6:48
Ioane stars as Blues thump Rebels in Super Rugby opener
Blues were without a host of key men in the first Super Rugby game of the season, but showed they have strength in depth at AAMI P…
Peter Thompson
23 Feb, 6:36
Super Rugby Oracle: The teams to back in Round 1
Paul Neazor
22 Feb, 16:00
Super Rugby 2017: Get up to speed ahead of the big kick-off
The Super Rugby season begins this week, so find out what to look out for in the campaign ahead.
Jack Davies
22 Feb, 12:19
What Super Rugby means to a Northern Hemisphere rugby fan
Lee Calvert
21 Feb, 17:32
Fan's Voice - Super Rugby - Lose the Conference System
RugbyPass
21 Feb, 7:12
Mascot news: The Sunwolves have a new, slightly less terrifying mascot
Calum Henderson
20 Feb, 21:41
Interview: Piers Francis talks leaving England and making it in Super Rugby
Jamie Wall
20 Feb, 18:00
Super Rugby starts here: The New Zealand conference's first round
Scotty Stevenson
20 Feb, 15:56
Keane to replace Lam at Connacht
Chiefs assistant head coach Kieran Keane has agreed a three-year contract to succeed Pat Lam as Connacht head coach.
Christopher Devine
20 Feb, 8:08
The Cheetahs are going to be good this year and 7 other predictions for the Super Rugby season
Jamie Wall
19 Feb, 19:48
Former Wallaby Vickerman dies aged 37
Dan Vickerman, a former lock for the Wallabies, Brumbies and Waratahs, died aged 37.
Dejan Kalinic
18 Feb, 23:23
Super Rugby Preview Video
RugbyPass
18 Feb, 5:18
Lealiifano in remission following leukaemia diagnosis
After undergoing a bone marrow transplant, Christian Lealiifano said: "Everything is looking good. To be cancer-free is quite amaz…
Christopher Devine
18 Feb, 4:12
Wallaby Frisby extends Reds deal
Wallabies' Nick Frisby has extended his stay with Queensland Reds in Super Rugby.
Dejan Kalinic
17 Feb, 0:06
SANZAAR Enhances Super Rugby TMO Protocol
RugbyPass
16 Feb, 19:40
Shots fired: Steve Hansen's hypocritical beef with Pat Lam
Jamie Wall
15 Feb, 21:11
Wallaby Hodge re-signs with Rebels
Reece Hodge's new contract runs through until the end of 2020, tying him down beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Sacha Pisani
15 Feb, 21:08
Brisbane Global Rugby Tens - A Viral Masterpiece
Fred Culazzo
14 Feb, 6:42
Ten takeaways from the Brisbane Tens, literally the hottest rugby tournament in the world
Jamie Wall
13 Feb, 16:21
Luatua agrees surprise move to Bristol
All Black forward Steven Luatua will swap Super Rugby side Blues for Bristol next season, despite them flirting with Premiership r…
Matthew Scott
13 Feb, 11:42
Here's everything we learned about the upcoming Super Rugby season from watching the Brisbane Tens
Scotty Stevenson
12 Feb, 19:02
Dagg commits to All Blacks
Israel Dagg said he has some "attractive offers" to leave New Zealand but was not ready to leave his homeland.
Peter Thompson
12 Feb, 16:00
Former All Black Lauaki dies aged 35
Former All Blacks forward Sione Lauaki died at the age of 35.
Dejan Kalinic
11 Feb, 20:19
Is Ardie Savea the most fashionable rugby player in the world?
Rose Hoare
09 Feb, 20:17
Tuipulotu cleared of doping
Patrick Tuipulotu is free to make a return to rugby immediately after the New Zealand lock was cleared of doping.
Dejan Kalinic
08 Feb, 21:18
Van der Westhuizen was the perfect scrum-half - Yachvili
Assessing the career of Joost van der Westhuizen, Dimitri Yachvili said: "He was perfect ... as fast as a winger, powerful like a …
Christopher Devine
08 Feb, 10:46
RUGDAQ Weekly: Who's going up and who's going down in the global rugby stockmarket
RugbyPass
08 Feb, 6:41
10 reasons to watch the Brisbane Tens this weekend
Jamie Wall
07 Feb, 17:01
Changing Top 14 rules mean fewer raids on southern rugby
James Harrington
07 Feb, 7:59
All Blacks vice-captain Smith signs new deal
All-Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith will not follow Aaron Cruden overseas after opting to remain in his homeland.
Peter Thompson
07 Feb, 3:00
Champagne or Speight's? Ben Smith re-signs with All Blacks, forgets important drinking rule
Scotty Stevenson
07 Feb, 1:53
Remembering Joost van der Westhuizen
Scotty Stevenson
06 Feb, 17:30
South African legend Joost van der Westhuizen dies
RugbyPass
06 Feb, 7:43
Cubelli needs knee surgery in blow to Brumbies
Tomas Cubelli ruptured a tendon in his knee and will miss the start of the Super Rugby campaign for Brumbies.
Dejan Kalinic
05 Feb, 20:32
Brumbies face nervy wait on Cubelli's knee injury
Tomas Cubelli needed a brace after hurting his knee just three weeks before Brumbies' Super Rugby season opener.
Peter Hanson
04 Feb, 6:38
Rugby star Quade Cooper wins third professional fight with brutal stoppage
Once again Australia rugby star Quade Cooper proved more than adept in the boxing ring.
Peter Thompson
03 Feb, 5:53
Rugby Pass Podcast: Brisbane Tens And The Future of Super Rugby
RugbyPass
02 Feb, 19:13
Playmaker to haymakers: Australia's Cooper relishing boxing return
Quade Cooper said rugby union remains his main focus, the playmaker has spoken of his passion for boxing ahead of his third fight.
Peter Thompson
02 Feb, 3:25
O'Connor eyes Wallabies recall
Versatile back James O'Connor hopes a return to Super Rugby at some stage in his career can help earn an Australia recall.
Alex Fisher
01 Feb, 8:09
Five Future Stars Of New Zealand Rugby To Watch For This Season
Scotty Stevenson
30 Jan, 20:49
The Blues Are in Pre-Season And That Can Only Mean One Thing... The Annual Hira Bhana Team Barbecue
Scotty Stevenson
26 Jan, 20:22
The Final and Biggest Rugby Award of 2016: The Rugby Pass Mascot of the Year
Calum Henderson
29 Dec, 18:00
Rugby Pass Podcast: Christmas with Wyatt Crockett
RugbyPass
22 Dec, 17:31
Six Super Rugby Heroes Who Turned Out To Be Top 14 Zeroes
James Harrington
16 Dec, 17:22
The First Annual Rugby Pass End Of The Southern Hemisphere Season Awards
Jamie Wall
29 Nov, 21:47
Rugby Pass Podcast: A Sense Of Occasion
RugbyPass
21 Sep, 23:02
Super Rugby Power Rankings: The 2017 Draw Ranked Round By Round
Scotty Stevenson
19 Sep, 20:13
The Chiefs Are 'Embarrassed' And 'Disappointed' Over A Scandal They Deny Actually Happened
RugbyPass
07 Sep, 17:08
Why Are The Pumas Performing So Much Better Than The Jaguares?
Scotty Stevenson
28 Aug, 20:28
Rugby Pass Podcast: The Boys From Ipanema
RugbyPass
10 Aug, 20:14
Why The Hurricanes Never Should Have Got Their Hands On The 2016 Super Rugby Trophy
Jamie Wall
09 Aug, 18:21
The Tyranny Of Distance: Super Rugby's Expanding Problem
Scotty Stevenson
07 Aug, 19:13
New Zealand Rugby Has A Big Problem. So Why Are Its Most Powerful Voices Still Silent?
Duncan Greive
05 Aug, 17:31
Rugby Pass Podcast: Is There Life After Super Rugby?
RugbyPass
04 Aug, 21:20
Paul The Super Rugby Oracle's Final Prediction: Rugby Will Be The Winner On The Day
Paul Neazor
04 Aug, 16:32
It’s 2016 And A Rugby Exec Only Just Found Out That Strippers Are People Too
RugbyPass
04 Aug, 0:32
A Journey Deep Into The Depraved, Paranoid Mind Of A Hurricanes Supporter
Scotty Stevenson
03 Aug, 16:27
How The Lions Have Created A Blueprint For Beating The All Blacks
Jamie Wall
02 Aug, 18:01
Five Of The Best Games From The 2016 Super Rugby Season
Jamie Wall
01 Aug, 0:06
Paul The Super Rugby Oracle's Semifinal Tips: Just How Important Is Home Advantage?
Paul Neazor
28 Jul, 17:36
Rugby Pass Podcast: The Pain Of Being A Hurricanes Fan
RugbyPass
28 Jul, 16:41
Sharks Vs Hurricanes: Whose Fans Will Be More Let Down If They Don't Finally Break Their Long Title Drought This Season?
Jamie Wall
27 Jul, 23:54
Five Super Rugby Semifinals That Set The Benchmark For This Weekend
Jamie Wall
25 Jul, 23:20
Stats: Who Holds The Upper Hand Heading Into The Super Rugby Semifinals?
Scotty Stevenson
24 Jul, 21:42
Aaron Smith Achieves The Impossible, Convinces Ref To Change Mind
Jamie Wall
23 Jul, 0:01
Crusader Man: Todd Blackadder's Long Wait To Bring A Super Rugby Title Back To Canterbury
Scotty Stevenson
21 Jul, 21:48
Paul The Super Rugby Oracle's Quarterfinal Tips: Is An All-NZ Semifinals On The Cards?
Paul Neazor
21 Jul, 19:22
Rugby Pass Podcast: Super Rugby Playoffs Bonanza
RugbyPass
21 Jul, 17:50
End-Of-Season Report Card: What Did The Jaguares, Kings And Sunwolves Bring To Super Rugby?
Jamie Wall
19 Jul, 18:22
Frenetic Final Weekend Finally Reveals Upside Of Confusing Conference System
Jamie Wall
18 Jul, 19:42
Super Rugby Power Rankings: You Have To Lose One Before You Can Win One
Scotty Stevenson
17 Jul, 21:54
The Super Coach On His Way To Help Japan Get Over Eddie Jones
Scotty Stevenson
14 Jul, 22:16
Paul The Super Rugby Oracle's Round 17 Tips: How The Highlanders Will Top The NZ Conference
Paul Neazor
14 Jul, 17:30
Rugby Pass Podcast: Meat Sweats
RugbyPass
13 Jul, 20:19
Silver Linings From Australia's Miserable Weekend Of Super Rugby
Jamie Wall
13 Jul, 19:17
Super Rugby Power Rankings: Who Would Begrudge Elton Jantjies A Title?
Scotty Stevenson
10 Jul, 23:15
Paul The Super Rugby Oracle's Round 16 Tips: Another Wild Blues Prediction
Paul Neazor
07 Jul, 18:33
Rugby Pass Podcast: The Return Of The Brumbies
RugbyPass
07 Jul, 17:09
The Road to the Super Rugby Title Runs Through Ellis Park
Jamie Wall
06 Jul, 18:26
Countdown: The 10 Best Super Rugby Tries Of All Time... Ever
Jamie Wall
05 Jul, 7:01
Super Rugby Power Rankings: Is This The Real Life?
Scotty Stevenson
03 Jul, 21:55
Rugby Pass Podcast: The Return of Super Rugby
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30 Jun, 22:37
You Shall Not Pass! A Toast To Stephen Donald, The Gandalf of Waikato Rugby
Don Rowe
14 Jun, 20:14
Super Rugby’s Month-Long International Break is Actually Good
Jamie Wall
06 Jun, 20:19
Sonny Bill Williams Joins the Blues, Changes Everything
Scotty Stevenson
31 May, 17:52
Super Rugby Power Rankings: The Crusaders' Steven Bradbury Moment
Scotty Stevenson
29 May, 19:34
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 14 Tips: Highlanders, Again
Paul Neazor
26 May, 20:55
Best Seat In The House: Is This The Easiest Job In Sport?
Jamie Wall
22 May, 23:37
Super Rugby Power Rankings: We're Sorry, Andy Ellis
Scotty Stevenson
22 May, 22:19
Rugby Pass Podcast: Jarryd Hayne Has A Dream
Scotty Stevenson
19 May, 19:26
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 13 Tips: The Blues Will Bounce Back
Paul Neazor
19 May, 18:24
All You Need is Glove: Can Aaron Smith Spark a Rugby Fashion Revival?
Jamie Wall
18 May, 22:33
Super Rugby Power Rankings: Whoa, What Got Into the Lions?
Scotty Stevenson
15 May, 23:15
Rugby Pass Podcast: The Huge Changes Super Rugby Needs to Make
Scotty Stevenson
13 May, 21:52
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 12 Tips: The Highlanders Will 100% Definitely Beat the Crusaders
Paul Neazor
12 May, 21:34
In appreciation of Marty Banks, the Highlanders’ lucky charm
Scotty Stevenson
11 May, 18:58
Super Rugby Power Rankings: Garth April May Be Due In July
Scotty Stevenson
08 May, 21:56
Rugby Pass Podcast: The Education of Damian McKenzie
Scotty Stevenson
05 May, 22:36
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 11 Tips: Sunwolves Will Triumph in Tokyo
Paul Neazor
04 May, 23:39
The Tight Five: This Week’s Biggest Matches on Rugby Pass
Calum Henderson
03 May, 19:20
Super Rugby Power Rankings: This Can't Be the Bulls
Scotty Stevenson
02 May, 19:54
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 10 Tips: The Hurricanes Won't Beat the Lions
Paul Neazor
28 Apr, 16:00
Rugby Pass Podcast: The Barrett vs Cruden Conundrum
Scotty Stevenson
27 Apr, 19:59
A Tale of Two Rugbies: An Englishman's Sad Northern Hemisphere Admission
Lee Calvert
26 Apr, 17:26
Super Rugby Power Rankings: What Happened to the Brumbies?
Scotty Stevenson
25 Apr, 23:26
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 9 Tips: Hurricanes or Chiefs?
Paul Neazor
21 Apr, 18:54
Rugby Pass Podcast: A Surprising Prediction
Scotty Stevenson
20 Apr, 21:25
Super Rugby Power Rankings: The Humiliation of the Sunwolves
Scotty Stevenson
17 Apr, 23:24
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 8 Tips: Can The Reds Do It Again?
Paul Neazor
14 Apr, 17:23
Rugby Pass Podcast: Is English Rugby On the Rise?
Scotty Stevenson
13 Apr, 18:11
The Tight Five: This Week’s Biggest Matches on Rugby Pass
Calum Henderson
12 Apr, 17:22
Super Rugby Power Rankings: The Least Talked-About Star of Super Rugby
Scotty Stevenson
10 Apr, 23:31
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle’s Round 7 Tips: An Easy Weekend... Or Is It?
Paul Neazor
07 Apr, 17:40
Rugby Pass Podcast: Who Will Bring the Hammer?
Scotty Stevenson
06 Apr, 17:34
El Problema Con Los Jaguares
Jamie Wall
05 Apr, 17:48
Super Rugby Power Rankings: The Back Office Brilliance Behind the Chiefs’ Winning Run
Scotty Stevenson
04 Apr, 3:32
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle's Round 6 Tips: Can Paul Finally Pick a Blues Result?
Paul Neazor
31 Mar, 17:37
Rugby Pass Podcast: New Zealand vs The World
Scotty Stevenson
31 Mar, 16:37
The Myth of the Game-Changing Kiwi Rugby Coach
Jamie Wall
30 Mar, 19:30
A rugby story that couldn’t possibly be true
RugbyPass
29 Mar, 19:00
The Tight Five: This Week’s Biggest Matches on Rugby Pass
Calum Henderson
29 Mar, 18:22
Super Rugby Power Rankings Week 5: Hail to the Chiefs
Scotty Stevenson
28 Mar, 19:25
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle's Round 5 Tips: Please No More Draws This Weekend
Paul Neazor
23 Mar, 17:41
The Massive Missed Marketing Opportunity Staring Footy Bosses in the Face
Jamie Wall
21 Mar, 17:53
Super Rugby Power Rankings Week 4: Brumbies Finally Look Beatable
Scotty Stevenson
20 Mar, 23:02
Rugby Pass Podcast: Should the TMO be Kicked Into Touch?
Scotty Stevenson
16 Mar, 17:26
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle's Round 4 Tips – Will the Waratahs Avenge Their 2015 Semi Final Loss to the Highlanders?
Paul Neazor
15 Mar, 16:17
Chaos and Court Cases: What It's Like to Cover the Most Turbulent Rugby Side in South Africa
Don Rowe
15 Mar, 0:15
Super Rugby Power Rankings Week 3: Ugly Wins and Even Uglier Jerseys
Scotty Stevenson
13 Mar, 22:44
Rugby Pass Podcast: Leave Tana Umaga Alone
Scotty Stevenson
10 Mar, 0:54
Paul the Super Rugby Oracle's Round 3 Tips – Should We Stick With The Lions?
Paul Neazor
09 Mar, 16:40
Richard Graham Goes, Reds Set for Upheaval
Scotty Stevenson
07 Mar, 13:27
Super Rugby Power Rankings Week 2: Can Anyone Beat the Mighty Lions?
Scotty Stevenson
06 Mar, 23:37
Why Boredom is the Crusaders' Secret Weapon
Scotty Stevenson
06 Mar, 4:06
A Night On the Booze With the Most Fanatical Fan Army in Rugby
Don Rowe
03 Mar, 13:59
Rugby Pass Podcast: Carnivale at Eden Park
Scotty Stevenson
02 Mar, 17:41
Tana Umaga makes changes, universe explodes
Scotty Stevenson
02 Mar, 16:17
This Weekend's Four Must-Watch Super Rugby Matches
Paul Neazor
01 Mar, 16:11
All Blacks Watch: Who's on the Radar (After One Week)?
James McOnie
01 Mar, 15:03
Super Rugby Power Rankings Week 1: Can Anyone Beat the Brumbies?
Jamie Wall
28 Feb, 19:32
Rugby Pass Podcast: Who's the Most Intense Player in Super Rugby?
Scotty Stevenson
25 Feb, 17:28
Africa 2 Pre-Season Odds: New Hope and Ongoing Disaster
Paul Neazor
24 Feb, 20:01
Africa 1 Pre-Season Odds: The Slaughter of the Sunwolves
Paul Neazor
24 Feb, 15:15
NZ Conference Pre-Season Odds: Will the Blues Ever Stop Being Useless?
Paul Neazor
23 Feb, 20:10
Australian Conference Pre-Season Odds: Title Contenders and Long-Term Losers
Paul Neazor
22 Feb, 23:27
Super Rugby Power Rankings: Pre-Season Edition
Scotty Stevenson
21 Feb, 20:31
A Short History of New Zealand's Super Rugby Season Launches
For years all New Zealand’s Super Rugby season launches seemed to involve was standing around.
Calum Henderson
20 Feb, 18:00
Richie McCaw is a Hippie, and That Transformed the All Blacks
James McOnie
16 Feb, 22:58
The Champion Side Nobody's Talking About
Scotty Stevenson
10 Feb, 23:25
Our Ridiculously Early Super Rugby Form 15 Rankings
Scotty Stevenson
09 Feb, 0:35
All Pitches Great and Small – Your Super Rugby Preseason Venues
Calum Henderson
08 Feb, 22:43
10 Totally Accurate Predictions for the Super Rugby Season Ahead
Jamie Wall
08 Feb, 20:19
Off Pitch – How the Teams Have Been Spending the Long Pre-Season
Calum Henderson
08 Feb, 15:58
Wild Animals! Free Potatoes! Ranking the Motley Mascots of Super Rugby
Scotty Stevenson
05 Feb, 0:42
Pro Rugby Comes to America – and it Might Just Work
Scotty Stevenson
04 Feb, 23:11
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