‘Definitely time’: Waratahs record-setter’s team jolt
Jake Gordon is still chasing an elusive Super Rugby Pacific crown as he moves past Chris Whitaker as the NSW Waratahs' most-capped halfback.
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Injured Wallaby half still aiming for Super return
Test No.9 Tate McDermott says he's still hoping to play before the end of the regular Super Rugby Pacific season after setbacks with his hamstring recovery.
Giteau’s No.10 plea, query of Wallabies’ forgotten man
Matt Giteau wonders why Ben Donaldson fell down the Wallabies' pecking order and wants an early call made on who wears the No.10 leading into the World Cup.
Drua blow their chance to add Chiefs’ Super scalp
The Fijian Drua were in the arm-wrestle against the Chiefs before some forgettable moments blew open the contest to complete Christchurch's Super Round.
Pasifika soar high but Highlanders pluck Super win
Moana Pasifika's former Brisbane Broncos talent Israel Leota improved his stocks with a spectacular try on rugby's Super Round main stage in Christchurch.
Why there is hope for Aussies after not-so Super Round
New Zealand teams occupy the top four spots on the ladder approaching the pointy end of the Super Rugby season after a Kiwi shut-out in Christchurch.
NZ’s clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon
The Wallaroos have had to cop a third Pacific Four Series wooden spoon in five years following a 30th straight loss to New Zealand's Black Ferns.
Brave Reds suffer Super golden-point heartbreak
The Queensland Reds came from 12 points down late in their Super Round clash with the Blues, only to lose in golden point after a Beauden Barrett penalty goal.
Bumbling Brumbies blown away by Super Hurricanes
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo dazzled with four of their seven tries against a hapless Brumbies outfit in a bonus-point Super Round win in Christchurch.
‘Lost for words’ Crusaders’ Super start at new home
The Crusaders have ridden an emotional high to open their new Christchurch home with a win against the Waratahs that saw them avoid some unwanted history.
‘It sucks’: Reds forge on without Test halves
Queensland Reds captain Fraser McReight is confident injured pair Tate McDermott and Tom Lynagh will still play a major role this season.
Injection of Muirhead key to Brumbies’ looming history
Andy Muirhead has been recalled into the ACT Brumbies starting side and Stephen Larkham says he can provide the attacking threat needed to beat the Hurricanes.
Leonard milestone looms as Wallaroos aim to upset Kiwis
Michaela Leonard will make a record 46th appearance for Australia when they play New Zealand on Saturday, with the aim of beating the Kiwis for the first time.
Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby’s big weekend
Christchurch's Super Round rebirth will give rugby a timely boost as rival destinations, including Fiji, jostle for a piece of the action.
‘Heart of the city’: Tahs must lift for Super occasion
Staring down some unwanted history, the Crusaders expect their debut at Christchurch's new stadium for Super Round to count for plenty against the Waratahs.
Reds’ No.10 woes, Tahs prepare for ‘different beast’
Reds coach Les Kiss has given an update on his injured playmakers while the Waratahs have made bulk changes for their Super Round date with the Crusaders.
‘Spend before they have it’: RA’s pivotal finance shift
After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.
Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role
An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.
Wright wants Brumbies to rediscover winning ways
Tom Wright says he's relieved to have his return from injury out of the way and wants the focus to be on the Brumbies returning to their best in Super Round.
Reds flyhalf Gordon cleared of serious knee injury
Reds star Carter Gordon has avoided ligament damage in his knee and, after initial fears of a long-term injury, is expected to make a relatively swift recovery.
‘Size matters’: why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup
Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.
History beckons as Super Rugby gathers under one roof
The Brumbies and Waratahs have a chance to claim significant trans-Tasman bragging rights while the Reds and Blues will resume hostilities in Christchurch.
Rennie’s Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has masterminded another victory for the Kobe Steelers, who closed in on the ladder leaders in Japan.
Zac Lomax stars as Force stun Crusaders in thriller
The Western Force have kept their finals hopes alive after Zac Lomax's maiden try helped inspire them to a famous comeback win over the Crusaders.
US storm to win over Wallaroos after Kansas delays
The Wallaroos have been outplayed 33-12 by the US after more wild Kansas weather delayed the Test's kick-off by more than two hours.
‘If not us, then what?’ Umaga’s Pasifika rugby fears
Moana Pasifika coach and former All Blacks champion Tana Umaga has detailed his fears for the region's rugby talent with the club's future in grave doubt.
Tahs defy emotional Pasifika, lightning for crucial win
Tana Umaga has detailed his and his players' emotions after Moana Pasifika threatened to upset the NSW Waratahs days after ownership declared the club unviable.
Lomax the Force’s wing man with finals fate on the line
Darby Lancaster's season-ending ankle injury means former NRL star Zac Lomax will play a key role in the Force's bid to keep their finals hopes alive.
Action stations for Wright, Lomax but Cale misses out
Tom Wright will play his first Super Rugby game since tearing his ACL last August, while Zac Lomax has also been handed a starting spot for the Western Force.
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.
‘Really, really simple’: Moana demise to spark overhaul
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has weighed in as another Super Rugby format overhaul looms thanks to Moana Pasifika's impending competition exit.