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Four Wins to Glory: New RWC Format Raises the Stakes

Changes to the Rugby World Cup format from the 2027 event in Australia will make winning the prize harder, with teams now having to win four big games in a row.
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Former All Black Jarrad Hoeata Returns to Chiefs as Assistant Coach

Former All Black and New Zealand Under-20s coach Jarrad Hoeata has been appointed an assistant coach for the Chiefs.
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2027 RWC Paths Revealed: All Blacks and Springboks Could Meet Early

If things go to plan at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks and Springboks may meet in a quarterfinal.
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Black Ferns set for trois-Test showdown as France returns to Aotearoa in 2026

Fresh off meeting France in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup bronze final, the Black Ferns will welcome the French side back to Aotearoa New Zealand for a blockbuster three-Test home series in 2026, as part of the new WXV Global Series.
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Stormers Surge Hands McMillan First Defeat in URC Campaign

Former Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan's winning streak was ended at the weekend when Munster lost at home 21-27 to the Stormers.
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Double Delight in Dubai

Both the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens toppled Australia to claim their titles, delivering a powerful double statement to open the season.
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Christie Ready to Rip In as Newcastle Debut Looms

Former Crusaders and Canterbury flanker Tom Christie is set to make his debut for English club Newcastle on Friday in their Premiership game with Leicester.
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Sexton: Why Rieko Ioane Could Be a Game-Changer for Leinster

All Blacks three-quarter Rieko Ioane and former Ireland playmaker Jonny Sexton may have some history of antagonism, but Sexton believes Ioane's spell with Leinster this season could be valuable for the side.
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All Blacks Duo, Four Black Ferns Shine in 2025 World Rugby Dream Teams

Halfback Cam Roigard and fullback Will Jordan are the only All Blacks included in World Rugby's Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2025, while four Black Ferns, second five-eighths Sylvia Brunt, wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee, No8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker and flanker Jorja Miller made the Women's Dream Team.
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Robertson Reflects: Fine Margins, Fresh Faces and a Season That Still Hurts

Missing their pre-determined challenge of a northern Grand Slam as a result of losing to England still frustrated the All Blacks after they completed their tour with a 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff.
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