Crusaders unveil playing jerseys for Super Rugby Pacific
The Crusaders new jersey is a reflection of the collective strength of the region, the team said.
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Haskell recounts 'out-of-control' Highlanders party
Haskell recounts 'out-of-control' Highlanders party
Some Highlanders have been sanctioned recently for off-field antics gone awry. But they pale in comparison to what happened when England's James Haskell threw a party at the end of his stint with the franchise.
Australia set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia has been given an effective green light to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Australia set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia has been given an effective green light to stage the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup after being listed by the governing body as the "preferred candidate" to host the global tournament.
Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific squad named
Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific squad revealed at Bromley School
The Crusaders squad for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific season was named at Bromley School on Monday morning.
Fast and furious France demolish All Blacks
Fast and furious France demolish All Blacks
France survived a brief yet brutal meltdown to claim their first victory against the All Blacks since their 2009 win in Dunedin as they beat the All Blacks 40-25 in their last autumn test.
Late penalty clinches win for England over Springboks
Late penalty clinches win for England over Springboks
England's Marcus Smith landed a last-minute penalty to snatch a 27-26 win over South Africa as the hosts looked full of early promise but were hauled back by the battling Springboks in the teams' first meeting since the 2019 World Cup final.
Priestland kicks Wales to one-point win over 14-man Wallabies
Priestland kicks Wales to one-point win over 14-man Wallabies
Wales' Rhys Priestland kicked a penalty after the hooter as the hosts poured more misery on Australia with a 29-28 victory at the Principality Stadium following an early red card for visiting number eight Rob Valetini.
Waikato take down Tasman to take Bunnings NPC crown
Waikato take down Tasman to take Bunnings NPC crown
The stage was set, and Waikato understood the assignment. A return home to host the final after weeks outside of Hamilton in the union's 100th season and with the Farah Palmer Cup already locked away, it was the perfect finish.
Black Ferns end tour with another defeat to France
Black Ferns end tour with another defeat to France
The Black Ferns have been left with a lot of work ahead of their home World Cup next year after ending their Northern tour winless today.
Rugby a steep learning curve for Australian import
Rugby a steep learning curve for Australian import
Michaela Leonard happily leaps into the relative unknown, so when an opportunity to play for the Christchurch-based Matatu Super Rugby Aupiki club, the Australian lock jumped at the chance.
School's new take on 'match of the century'
Canterbury's 1985 Ranfurly Shield challenge: School's new take on match of the century
A Christchurch school has brought Canterbury’s dramatic bid to break Auckland’s record-breaking Ranfurly Shield run in 1985 back to life.
Barrett in doubt for big game against France
Barrett in doubt for big game against France
Beauden Barrett is a major doubt for the All Blacks' international series finale against France in Paris on Saturday, as he works his way through concussion protocols following the 29-20 loss to Ireland
England make it eight in a row against Australia
England make it eight in a row against Australia
England chalked up an eighth successive victory over Australia as tries for Freddie Steward and the unexpectedly prolific Jamie Blamire, together with pinpoint goalkicking by Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith settled a penalty-ridden game.
All Blacks defeated in Dublin
All Blacks defeated in Dublin
Ireland fulfilled their status as one of the great modern-day foes to record their third win over the All Blacks.
ABs prepare as normal after Covid scare in Irish camp
ABs prepare as normal after Covid scare in Irish camp
With a "potential positive case" of Covid-19 in the Irish rugby team camp, All Blacks captain Samuel Whitelock says nothing changes for his side ahead of their test in Dublin on Sunday morning.
All Blacks set records with win over Italy
All Blacks set records with win over Italy
The All Blacks set world records for the most test points and tries scored in a calendar year as a second-string team crossed the line seven times in a 47-9 win over Italy in Rome.
Cane returns as captain for Italy clash
Cane returns as captain for Italy clash
Sam Cane returns as captain and rookie lock Josh Lord is thrust into his starting debut as the All Blacks adopt sweeping changes for Italy in Rome.
All Blacks' sadness over Hayman diagnosis
All Blacks express sadness over Carl Hayman's early-onset dementia diagnosis
The All Blacks have expressed their sadness over Carl Hayman's early-onset dementia diagnosis at the age of 41.
Carl Hayman diagnosed with early-onset dementia
Former Highlander Carl Hayman diagnosed with early-onset dementia
Former All Blacks and Highlanders prop Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the age of 41.