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14/03/2026

Lee the derby hero as Crusaders bounce back against Highlanders Crusaders Highlanders Super Rugby Pacific

Johnny Lee scores twice on debut as Crusaders hold off Highlanders 29–18 in fiery South Island derby. Will Jordan crosses early as hosts survive three yellow cards.

13/03/2026

Hurricanes survive early scare to beat Western Force in Napier
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Hurricanes survive late Force fightback as bench impact proves decisive. Warner Dearns’ charge-down try and Callum Harkin’s score seal 31–23 win in Napier.

12/03/2026

Super Rugby Pacific 2026: Round five preview. Super Rugby Pacific rugbyisthegame.com/2026/03/12/s...

Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific 2026 is packed with blockbuster clashes, headlined by two fierce interstate derbies and a historic first in Fiji. The Crusaders host the Highlanders in a South Island…

09/03/2026

Six things we learned from round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations GGuinness Men's Six Nations

Round four of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations delivered one of the most extraordinary weekends in championship history. Scotland’s sensational 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield has blown…

04/03/2026

Former Wallabies boss Dave Rennie wins race to be next All Blacks coach. All Blacks

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New Zealand Rugby has turned to Dave Rennie to lead the All Blacks, appointing the 62-year-old as head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Key points Dave Rennie appointed All B…

21/02/2026

Ireland reborn as ruthless display shatters England at Twickenham IrishRugby England Rugby Guinness Men's Six Nations

Ireland produced a record-breaking performance to demolish England 42-21 at Allianz Stadium, scoring five tries in a devastating display that ended the hosts’ nine-match home winning run and …

21/02/2026

Is anything working for England Rugby today? 2022 match report?

16/02/2026

Six things we learned from round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations
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The second weekend of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations delivered drama, shocks and stunning reversals of fortune across three gripping fixtures. England’s seemingly unstoppable juggernaut came c…

14/02/2026

Ireland survive Italian scare to claim unconvincing victory
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Ireland survived an almighty scare to claim a hard-fought 20-13 victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium, but this unconvincing performance will do little to silence the growing concerns surrounding…

08/02/2026

Six things we learned from round 1 of 2026 Guinness Six Nations

The 2026 Guinness Six Nations exploded into life with a captivating opening round that delivered drama, controversy and vastly contrasting fortunes across three compelling fixtures. France sent sho…

03/02/2026

Prendergast brothers to start for Ireland against France in Guinness Six Nations opener
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Andy Farrell has made a series of bold selection calls for Ireland’s 2026 Guinness Six Nations opener against France at the Stade de France on Thursday evening, with the Prendergast brothers …