New Zealand

Ruahei Demant to play 50th Black Ferns Test in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final

Black Ferns selectors have named their match-day 23 for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Friday, September 19, 7.00pm BST (Saturday, September 20, 6.00am NZT) at Ashton Gate Stadium...

Erasmus keeps faith in core of squad to face Pumas

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle...

Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC

Eight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams. Josh Lord, who has been...

Canterbury side to defend Ranfurly Shield vs Otago

Canterbury are set for another blockbuster Ranfurly Shield defence this weekend, hosting Otago in a top-of-the-table clash at Apollo Projects Stadium. Fresh off a thrilling victory over Tasman in front...

Roigard back for All Blacks ahead of Wallabies tests

New Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship Tests against Australia, with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff with a foot injury. Roigard...

Albornoz returns to Los Pumas squad for South Africa trip

Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz will return to the Pumas squad for the final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa after missing their last two Tests in Australia. The 27-year-old was forced to leave...

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12 match ban for Axelle Berthoumieu

An Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) convened to consider citing complaints issued against Axelle Berthoumieu (Law 9.12, biting) and Manae Feleu (Law 9.13, dangerous tackle) following France’s...

Black Ferns fly in Mererangi Paul to replace injured du Plessis

Exciting outside back Mererangi Paul has joined the New Zealand squad at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 as an injury replacement for Amy du Plessis. Du Plessis has been ruled out of the tournament...

South Africa reclaim number 1 spot in World Rugby rankings

After an action-packed weekend with matches in The Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup, there has been a few changes to the World Rugby rankings with USA being the biggest climbers and Tonga...