Rugby
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.
Defence key to Pasifika gaining first win of season
For Moana Pasifika, defence is at the heart of their game and they will need it when they face off against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday afternoon in round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific.
Watch out for the Wallabies at the World Cup
Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith thinks the Wallabies could spring a surprise at the World Cup in France later this year.
Drua rue missed opportunities, Pasifika give Rebels a fright
Fijian Drua failed to make the most of the opportunities against the Blues in Lautoka going down 30-14 in Super Rugby Pacific round 10.
Epic encounter shows what Super Rugby should be
Analysis - It's become annoyingly de rigueur to bash Super Rugby, and while some of the criticism is warranted, there can be no such complaints here and now, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby leaders Chiefs win vs Crusaders
The so-far unbeaten Chiefs have won on home turf 34:24 against defending champions the Crusaders. Read Jamie Wall's play-by-play of the match.
Women eye Super competition as excitement for clash grows
The Tonga Women's Rugby team playing in Auckland this weekend hopes such matches will become a permanent fixture to help develop the game.
Trust will be key in the new All Black coaching group
New All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland says trust is a key for the new coaching setup.