Rugby
Plumtree included in Wales squad
Wales have included uncapped back row forward Taine Plumtree as injury cover in their squad for a two-week training camp in Switzerland.
All Blacks jersey emphasises silver fern
The All Blacks jersey for this year's World Cup has been designed by a Frenchman. The All Blacks World Cup 2023 kit has been revealed with supplier adidas working closely...
Six debutants in Black Ferns team
Six debutants have been named for the Black Ferns first Test of 2023.
Pasifika players out to impress All Blacks coach in Super rugby final
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says the two wins over the Crusaders this season will count for nothing when the teams face off in Hamilton on Saturday night in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Vaa'i to play for family and fans in Super Rugby final
Tupou Vaa'i will be playing for his family when he plays for the Chiefs against the Crusaders in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final in Hamilton.
NZ venues for inaugural WXV 1 tournament confirmed
The world's top six international women's rugby teams will play in Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland during the inaugural WXV 1 tournament.
Fiji players get paid: 'When they finally did, it was because I posted'
Fiji's women's rugby captain says the team has been paid - but only after she raised a fuss online.
Italy dump Crowley as coach
Kieran Crowley will leave his role as Italy head coach after the World Cup later this year despite wanting to stay on.
Fijian Drua into Super Rugby Pacific quarters, Pasifika get first win
The Fijian Drua have made history by reaching the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals in only their second season with a 43-17 win over the Reds in Suva.
All to play for in final Super Rugby round
The Queensland Reds are best placed of the teams yet to secure a playoff spot heading into the final round of Super Rugby Pacific while the Fijian Drua have an outside chance of reaching the…
Pasifika teams face each other - and the heat - in Lautoka
It is a do or die battle for the two Super Rugby Pacific Pacific teams this weekend.
Oceania women's teams set to battle for world spots
Two spots in the World Rugby WXV global women's 15s competition in Europe in October are up for grabs at the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship, which kicks off on Friday on Australia's Gold Coast.
Joe Moody out for eight weeks
All Blacks prop Joe Moody won't play for the Crusaders again this season.
Moana Pasifika confirms Aumua's Crusaders move
Moana Pasifika star Levi Aumua has confirmed he is leaving the side at the end of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific competition as he tries to become an All Black.
Hansen praises decision to fly Pride flag
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has praised the Rugby Football Union's decision to raise the Pride flag above Twickenham for the World Xv match against the Barbarians this weekend.
The Long Arm: Super Rugby's game within a game
Opinion: After a mid-season Super Rugby Pacific lull, the past couple of weeks' worth of action has provided a pretty effective counter argument to the critics.
'Home truths' dished out as Drua look to bounce back
Fijian Drua can be expected to perform better this Saturday against the New South Wales Waratahs than they did last week against the Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific.
Brad Weber heading to Europe
All Black halfback Brad Weber is heading to Europe following this year's World Cup.
World Rugby to trial smart ball technology
World Rugby will trial the first smart ball to help officials during the Under-20 World Cup in South Africa.
Fiji Rugby Union suspended from World Rugby Council
The Fiji Rugby Union has reportedly been suspended from the World Rugby Council - losing its voting rights.