Rugby

The Auckland Phoenix have handily beaten their countrymen rivals Wellington Phoenix 6-1 at Go Media Mount Smart Stadium.

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Australia's win streak in Super Rugby Pacific 2025 continues in a 14-try encounter.

"When it comes to women rugby players, it seems as though no matter what we do, negativity usually outweighs the positive." Audio

Ardie Savea's first game as captain ended in heartbreaking defeat to the Force.

In a physical, low scoring game, Damian McKenzie was the difference for the visitors

The Waratahs have overcome the Highlanders 37-36 in a thrilling encounter in Sydney, in a game that featured nine lead changes.

The replacement halfback scored three tries in the win over the Hurricanes.

Feature - "Before the Wallabies, I was just a boy with a dream. And the dream was to get on a plane," the player commonly referred to as 'The Tonga Thor' in the rugby world says.

Wallabies rugby coach, New Zealander Joe Schmidt, has dashed Aussie hopes he will stay on until the 2027 World Cup.

The pre-season clash between Moana Pasifika and the Highlanders was always expected to be a tough one, and it lived up to the hype.

Rugby Australia wants Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's signature on a contract extension by the start of the Super Rugby competition on 14 February.

A spokesperson said sevens is an investment for World Rugby.

James Fisher-Harris is calling for the return of his stolen premiership winning boots, which he had donated.

Several Test matches are lined up for the Flying Fijians this year.

Fiji will play Australia and Scotland during the July/August international window.

Analysis - There's plenty to talk about including TJ Perenara's statement during the haka, Jamie Wall writes.

New Zealand's women's Australian Rules side went down to Nauru, while the men salvaged some pride with a huge victory.