All Blacks reveal new captain as New Zealand squad for England series named Scott Robertson has named his first squad with Crusaders lock Scott Barrett appointed skipper The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024
Blues, Chiefs prepare to break Super Rugby drought The Blues are Super Rugby title favourites but the Chiefs could spring a grand-final surprise to go with their last-four win over the league-leading Hurricanes. AAP · Jun 21, 2024
Reds alert for Chiefs' kicking prowess in Super finals The Queensland Reds want to avoid a repeat of 2023's Super Rugby quarter-final when they scored more tries than the Chiefs but were beaten by penalty goals. AAP · Jun 6, 2024
Ex-Wallabies coach Deans denied sixth Japanese title Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has been denied a sixth title in Japan Rugby League One, after his Wild Knights were pipped in the final by Brave Lupus. AAP · May 26, 2024
Ex-Crusaders coach, captain set for Tokyo showdown The Japan Rugby League One final will be a clash between former Crusaders coach and captain when the Wild Knights take on Brave Lupus in Tokyo. AAP · May 24, 2024
WTF Waratahs: rugby union’s sleeping giant remains stranded at rock bottom The Tahs packed out stadiums and tasted the ultimate success 10 years ago but a return to the glory days has never been further away The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024
Songoliath felled by Lupus in Japanese club rugby Toshiba Brave Lupus beat Tokyo Sungoliath in the second semi-final of Japanese club rugby on Sunday. AAP · May 19, 2024
“I’ve always been an on-the-one guy, and I knew I could count on Pops to be there every time”: Robert “Pops” Popwell’s basslines rivaled any of his session bass peers – and few are better than The Crusaders’ Sweet ’N’ Sour Popwell played a red 1962 Fender Precision, with an added Telecaster pickup near the bridge Guitar World · May 18, 2024
Late penalty-try drama ends Brumbies' Crusaders curse The ACT Brumbies have fended off a fast-finishing Crusaders outfit to win 31-24 in Canberra, a dramatic late penalty try securing them a home playoff final. AAP · May 18, 2024
Brumbies channel spirit of '04 to combat 15-year hoodoo The in-form Brumbies have their eyes on their first Super Rugby title in two decades as they prepare for a 2004 grand-final rematch against the Crusaders. AAP · May 17, 2024
Brumbies full of respect for struggling Crusaders The ACT Brumbies are wary of the lowly Crusaders ahead of their Heritage Round showdown with the 11-times Super Rugby champions in Canberra. AAP · May 14, 2024
No Gamble as re-signing boosts Waratahs' finals hopes NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is challenging Charlie Gamble to repay the faith and boost his side's flagging Super Rugby finals hopes against the Brumbies. AAP · May 10, 2024
Force chase 'double points' in unlikely finals bid Despite propping up the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, the Western Force have not given up hope of a finals berth as key players return against the Fijian Drua. AAP · May 10, 2024
Skipper McDermott wants to continue Reds' Super roll After watching his team take down the Crusaders amongst fans in Christchurch, Reds skipper Tate McDermott says there's a big buzz about their Super prospects. AAP · May 7, 2024
AAP · May 4, 2024 Reds hold off Crusaders to end 25-year Super drought The Queensland Reds have won in Christchurch for the first time since 1999, defying the hosts' late surge to pip the Crusaders 33-28.
AAP · May 3, 2024 Crusaders blood a Lion as Reds eye 25-year first Former British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny will make his Crusaders debut as they look to continue a 25-year Christchurch stranglehold on the Reds.
AAP · May 2, 2024 Table-topping Hurricanes wary of Waratahs ambush The top-of-the-table Hurricanes are wary of the lowly NSW Waratahs' prospect of ambushing the Super Rugby Pacific pacesetters in Wellington.
AAP · May 2, 2024 Rebels to face Blues following creditors' vote on club The Rebels will enter their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Friday after a vote by creditors on a plan to save or liquidate the cash-strapped club.
AAP · May 1, 2024 McReight headlines Reds changes for Christchurch trip The Queensland Reds will hope the inclusion of Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight can lead them to victory in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.
AAP · Apr 26, 2024 Rebels reeling after Crusaders hand out 39-0 thumping The Crusaders have produced their best display of the Super Rugby Pacific season to beat the Melbourne Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch on Friday night.
AAP · Apr 26, 2024 Extra sleep-ins for Force in bid to end away hoodoo Western Force players have been afforded some extra sleep-ins ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.
AAP · Apr 25, 2024 Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.
AAP · Apr 25, 2024 Waratahs' injury curse complicates crucial Super run All three of the NSW Waratahs' contracted hookers are sidelined, plus six other forwards, entering a crucial three-week stretch for the 2-6 Super Rugby side.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Melbourne Rebels lose Salakaia-Loto in Super blow Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been ruled out with a fractured foot in a big loss for the Rebels, who face the Crusaders in Super Rugby action.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Aussies eyeing lead in Kiwi Super Rugby clashes Australian teams can turn the tables on their Kiwi rivals this round, ending years of dominance in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.