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RugbyOctober 28

Highlanders name new prop in otherwise predictable 2027 squad

Bay of Plenty prop Benet Kumeroa is the bolter in the Highlanders squad for 2027.
Hayden Meikle
Highlanders name new prop in otherwise predictable 2027 squad
Highlanders name new prop in otherwise predictable 2027 squad
ChristchurchOctober 28

New Crusaders coach names his squad for next season

Crusaders coach Scott Hansen has named their squad for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.
New Crusaders coach names his squad for next season
New Crusaders coach names his squad for next season
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RugbyOctober 26

More depth and strength as Highlanders set to unveil squad

There will be plenty of new faces — and a couple of familiar ones, too — when the Highlanders officially name their 2027 squad on Wednesday.
More depth and strength as Highlanders set to unveil squad
More depth and strength as Highlanders set to unveil squad
RugbyOctober 26

Otago’s Lio-Willie and Ma’u included in All Blacks’ northern tour squad

The increasingly versatile Leicester Fainga'anuku has been named in an All Blacks squad for the first time this year after returning from injury - and has officially been listed as a loose forward.
Otago’s Lio-Willie and Ma’u included in All Blacks’ northern tour squad
Otago’s Lio-Willie and Ma’u included in All Blacks’ northern tour squad
RugbyOctober 26

Canterbury battle back against Northland to defend NPC crown

Canterbury have produced a brilliant second-half comeback to defeat Northland in the NPC final 43-24 in front of a sold-out crowd in Christchurch.
RNZ
Canterbury battle back against Northland to defend NPC crown
Canterbury battle back against Northland to defend NPC crown
RugbyOctober 24

All Blacks Frizell, Lomax and Taukei'aho ruled out of UK tour with injuries

The All Blacks have ruled three experienced forwards out of contention for next month's tests in the United Kingdom because of injuries.
All Blacks Frizell, Lomax and Taukei'aho ruled out of UK tour with injuries
All Blacks Frizell, Lomax and Taukei'aho ruled out of UK tour with injuries
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RugbyOctober 23

Canterbury chasing back-to-back titles

Canterbury will host Northland in the NPC final
Canterbury chasing back-to-back titles
Canterbury chasing back-to-back titles
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RugbyOctober 23

Du Plessis, Lolohea ruled out for Black Ferns second test

Delayed concussion has ruled Black Ferns midfielder Amy Du Plessis out of Saturday’s test against France in Whangarei.
Kayla Hodge
Du Plessis, Lolohea ruled out for Black Ferns second test
Du Plessis, Lolohea ruled out for Black Ferns second test
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RugbyOctober 22

Otago referees dominate domestic appointments

Otago referees rule.
Adrian Seconi
Otago referees dominate domestic appointments
Otago referees dominate domestic appointments
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