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ACT Brumbies prop James Slipper marked his 200th Super Rugby game with a try to help his team end a 26-year losing streak in their 50-24 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday. The Brumbies led 19-14 at halftime […]
Tasmania Devils are preparing for their historic entry into the AFL in 2028 by doubling down on history this season. On Saturday, March 21, they will host Coburg at North Hobart Oval in their twin debut: as a club and
State of Origin will see New Zealand and English Test players line up for NSW or Qld after changes to the eligibility rules were announced. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) said on Monday the “modernisation” of Origin eligibility is
Scottish rugby luck ran true on both sides on the planet over the weekend. In Dunedin, the Scottish-themed Highlanders kicked-off the season with an upset win over defending champions Crusaders. In the Six Nations, Scotland upset England 31-20 to claim
Auckland is to host a State of Origin game at Eden Park next season as New Zealand changed its planning rules to allow for a night game. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) made the announcement in Auckland with New
An injury cloud is hanging over the 2026 Super Rugby season before it opens tomorrow in Dunedin and Sydney. Local derbies are a feature of the opening round with the Hurricanes from Wellington on a bye in the 11-team competition.
Trainers will be restricted from entering the field under new rule changes approved by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) for the new season. But concerns raised during talks between the ARLC and NRL clubs put a proposed kick-off rule
More rule tweaks are in store as 2026 Super Rugby Pacific teams prepare for the season kick-off next weekend. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley says they “want to be a competition that encourages quick taps and faster restarts, cuts
The Wallabies and Hong Kong (China) will kick off the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup in Perth after the full fixtures were announced. Dates, venues, kick-off times and ticket prices have all been confirmed for all 52 matches, World Rugby
Auckland Blues coach Vern Cotter will be the new Queensland Reds Super Rugby head coach for two years from 2027. Queensland Rugby says the Kiwi replaces Les Kiss who will become Wallabies head coach later this season; Kiss replaces Kiwi
