Italy stalemate flat France
Paolo Garbisi converted a late Ange Capuozzo try as Italy clawed back from a seven-point first-half deficit to draw with 14-man France in Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Lille.
Crusaders skipper slams gum-guard tech
Scott Barrett has criticised the influence of World Rugby’s smart mouth guards after the Chiefs beat champions Crusaders in the 2024 Super Rugby opener on Friday.
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.
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.
Bok coach lands Super Rugby gig
New Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown has linked up with Super Rugby Pacific outfit the Blues on a “short-term” basis.
Rebels: Cash woes ‘hard’ on Super Rugby prep
Rebels captain Rob Leota said that the financial uncertainty around the team was a distraction ahead of the Super Rugby season, but pledged his team would “keep rolling”.
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.
Halfpenny blow for Crusaders
Veteran fullback Leigh Halfpenny faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a pectoral muscle injury during his brief debut for the Crusaders in Cork.
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.
