Rugby Union

Rugby Union ALL Blacks coach Steve Hansen has ushered a changing of the guard at loose forward in announcing his squad to face France in June.

Rugby Union THE Blues’ woeful record in Kiwi Super Rugby derbies has continued with a bruising 32-24 loss as the Crusaders reclaim top spot.

Rugby Union Two more tries to prolific Hurricanes winger Ben Lam may not be enough to get his name read out in coach Steve Hansen's first All Blacks squad of the year

Rugby Union Three men have been fined after hurling foul-mouthed abuse at England rugby coach Eddie Jones following Scotland’s Calcutta Cup triumph

Rugby Union The Queensland Reds have received some welcome news ahead of their crunch match against the Hurricanes, with skipper Scott Higginbotham named

Rugby Union Wallabies coach Michael Chieka is standing by Israel Folau, refusing to take issue with the match-winning fullback’s provocative online posts

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Rugby Union The struggling Blues have given coach Tana Umaga a 12-month contract extension but made it clear he needs to turn around the Super Rugby club’s fortunes

Rugby Union RUSSIA scores start at 2019 Rugby World Cup after Romania disqualified for fielding ineligible players during qualifying with Belgium and Spain also guilty.

Rugby Union The New Zealand government has examined setting up a Pacific Islands Super Rugby team, reportedly to help offset China’s rising influence in the region

Rugby Union DUNCAN Paia’aua is set for a recall to the Reds backline as coach Brad Thorn prepares for daunting mission against the dynamic Hurricanes’ in Wellington.