Super Rugby

Breakdancing out for Crusaders in new era

The Crusaders launch their bid for an eighth straight Super Rugby title on Friday with new head coach Rob Penney out to emulate the stunning success – but not the breakdancing – of Scott Robertson.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Will Jordan of the All Blacks  (C) during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Jordan to miss Super Rugby season

All Blacks try machine Will Jordan will be out for six months because of shoulder surgery, the Crusaders announced, a blow to the defending Super Rugby champions.

Kiwi prop loses finger to keep career

Blues prop Marcel Renata has had to amputate his middle finger to continue playing professional rugby.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Brad Weber of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Chiefs and the NSW Waratahs at FMG Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Super Rugby close kick-tennis loophole

Super Rugby Pacific will be encouraging teams to run the ball back after receiving kicks during the 2024 season after confirming a law innovation designed to discourage territorial kicking duels.

All Blacks enforcer suffers injury setback

All Blacks lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu said on Monday he expects to be sidelined for around 10 weeks with a broken jaw, missing the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Munster fend off Crusaders to win ‘Champions Match’

Defending Vodacom URC champions Munster survived a late comeback from the Crusaders to win the Clash of Champions in Cork on Saturday.

The Melbourne Rebels in a huddle/MARK TANTRUM/GETTY IMAGES

RA support debt-ridden Rebels

Rugby Australia said it would help the Melbourne Rebels to take part in the 2024 Super Rugby competition after the debt-laden club went into voluntary administration.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Taniela Tupou of Australia makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan.

Wallabies stars at risk as Rebels enter administration

The Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration in a desperate bid to survive beyond 2024, putting the futures of star Wallabies in doubt.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looks on during the pre match warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

How Rassie’s rugby revolution fell flat

Rassie Erasmus has revealed how his plan for rugby’s answer to T20 cricket, involving the likes of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, fell apart after resistance from New Zealand.

South African rugby player Faf de Klerk attends a welcome ceremony with his new club Yokohama Canon Eagles at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on July 21, 2022.

Boks to tackle Super Rugby giants

Several Springboks could be in action when the Chiefs and Blues will travel to Japan in February for Super Rugby preparation games against top local teams.