All Blacks captain to miss Nations Championship, tour A back injury will keep All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out of the Nations Championship rugby Tests in July and the side's tour to South Africa. AAP · May 27
Ex-All Blacks assistant set to take over at Crusaders After three season in charge, Rob Penney will be replaced by Scott Hansen as Canterbury Crusaders coach for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. AAP · May 26
Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable The Guardian - UK · May 6
Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence. AAP · Apr 15
Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Paddy Ryan have enjoyed wins in the latest round of rugby in Japan, but Israel Folau tasted defeat for a ninth game in a row. AAP · Mar 29
Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. AAP · Mar 23
Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing Former All Black George Bridge starred against Moana Pasifika last week, but he was surprisingly shifted to the wing for Saturday's clash with the Highlanders. AAP · Mar 6
All Blacks insist they'll be Rennie for World Cup With the Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks coach, Jordie Barrett knows it's a quick window to prepare but believes New Zealand will be ready for the World Cup. AAP · Mar 5
All Blacks appoint new head coach after overlooking favourite Jamie Joseph Former Australia and Glasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie will leave his job at Kobe Steelers to take charge of New Zealand until the next World Cup The Independent UK · Mar 4
Historic Rennie appointment to add World Cup intrigue Dramatically denied the chance to coach the Wallabies at a World Cup, New Zealander Dave Rennie will instead lead the All Blacks into next year's showpiece. AAP · Mar 3
Brumbies lock down Larkham with contract extension Linked to the All Blacks, Stephen Larkham has made clear his future is in Canberra with the ACT Brumbies coach extending his contract for another two years. AAP · Mar 3
Again we dare to wonder if this is Italy’s time – because England’s confidence looks shot Italy matched France physically, and while England have never lost to the Azzurri, Saturday is a Six Nations chance as good as any for the hosts The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Holmes the US salesman as NRL takes over downtown Vegas An estimated 16,000 fans have rolled in for the NRL's Las Vegas launch event, with Valentine Holmes the centre of attention for American broadcasters. AAP · Feb 27
'Ongoing discussions:' Larkham swats All Blacks rumours Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he is in ongoing discussions to stay at the ACT club after speculation circulated about a possible move to the All Blacks. AAP · Feb 25
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 England suffer big Six Nations blow with Feyi-Waboso ruled out of Wales clash England have suffered a major setback on the eve of their Six Nations opener against Wales with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out with a hamstring injury, prompting a surprise recall for Tom Roebuck
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3 England optimistic injured backline quartet will be ready for Calcutta Cup return England are hoping to welcome back several of their backline for the Calcutta Cup match in round two of the Six Nations
The Independent UK · Jan 26 All Blacks confirm key criteria for new head coach as search begins New Zealand Rugby has begun its search for Scott Robertson’s replacement
AAP · Jan 25 Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans A late try gave Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo victory over Kubota Spears, leaving Saitama Wild Knights the only unbeaten side in Japan Rugby League One top tier.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 How Donald Trump factored into decision to host Springboks vs All Blacks in Baltimore Heavyweights South Africa and New Zealand will play a historic Test match in the US in September as part of “Rugby’s Great Rivalry” series
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Why are South Africa and New Zealand playing in Baltimore? The inside story of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY: As the two heavyweight nations prepare to clash in Baltimore in September, Harry Latham-Coyle lays out the landscape as rugby chases the American dream
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Springboks to take on All Blacks in Baltimore in first Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series The two sides will meet in Maryland in September
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Wallabies lure NRL star Angus Crichton to bolster Rugby World Cup hopes Crichton follows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon into rugby union
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Fixtures and schedule confirmed for first women’s British and Irish Lions tour The Lions will take on the Black Ferns in a three-Test series in 2027
AAP · Jan 17 Unruffled Rennie shows nerves of Steel with Kobe win With his team going great guns in Japan, former Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie is one of a number of options to become the new All Blacks coach.
The Conversation · Jan 15 After Scott Robertson, the All Blacks face a deeper question than who coaches next With Scott Robertson’s departure as All Blacks coach, New Zealand Rugby finds itself at a familiar crossroads.