Wellington

WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington

We preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...

Wallaroos prop Brianna Hoy to fulfil childhood dream against England

Hoy, one of three uncapped players named in the Australia squad to face England in the opening match of WXV 1, will line up alongside long-time friend Kaitlan Leaney at Sky Stadium. Australia have named...

WXV 1 teams welcomed to Wellington ahead of opening weekend

The world’s leading women’s rugby players were officially welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand today for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, set to kick off in Wellington this weekend. Players from...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title

Taranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...

Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland

Head coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...

5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash

The Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...

How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Wales have reached the last-eight stage of the World Cup four times in a row. Wales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And...