Super Rugby

Wales' full back Leigh Halfpenny takes part in the Captain's Run at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo on October 31, 2019, a day before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup bronze final against New Zealand. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Halfpenny super chuffed to join Crusaders

Leigh Halfpenny is relishing the chance to play for the Crusaders as the defending Super Rugby champions confirmed that the Welsh star has signed a one-year deal.

Jordan Uelese of the Wallabies and teammates against Argentina in Sydney

Wallabies coach: SA boosted European rugby

Super Rugby’s loss has been Europe’s gain, according to Wallabies assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks regret SA’s Super Rugby exit

Forwards coach Jason Ryan says the All Blacks have suffered for the exit of tough South African packs from Super Rugby.

New Zealand's Julian Savea (R) breaks the tackle from Australia's Nick Frisby (L) and Henry Speight (back L)during the third rugby Bledisloe Cup Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and Australia at Eden Park in Auckland on October 22, 2016.

New Zealand’s ‘Bus’ on the move

Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea, the joint record try-scorer in Super Rugby history, has secured a new club for the 2024 season.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and Japan coach Jamie Joseph

Highlanders bring back prodigal son

The Highlanders have announced that outgoing Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will be returning to the Super Rugby Pacific side in a newly-created role next season.

On this day: Sharks stun Reds Down Under

On 21 July 2012, Frederic Michalak shone with the boot as the Sharks outscored the Reds three tries to one in a thrilling Super Rugby qualifier in Brisbane.

All Blacks Coach Ian Foster (L) and Fiji coach Vern Cotter. All Blacks v Fiji, Steinlager Series, international rugby union test match. Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Saturday 10 July 2021.

Blues poach former Test coach

The Blues on Monday named former Scotland and Fiji national coach Vern Cotter the new head coach of the Super Rugby side on a two-season deal.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Munster celebrate after winning the Grand Final during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Munster to host ‘Clash of Champions’

Munster have officially announced that they will host the Crusaders in a world-first Clash of Champions match between the northern and southern hemisphere title-holders.