Law variations confirmed for Super Rugby Pacific
The 20-minute red card and 50-22's are set to make their return as part of the new law variations for Super Rugby Pacific. This will be included alongside the goal-lin
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Mai TV secures deal with Digicel Fiji and Sky Pacific to show Saturday prime time Super Rugby Pacific matches
There is some good news for rugby fans as Mai TV has announced that it has acquired selected live free-to-air rights for prime time Super Rugby Pacific matches every Satu
Savea to captain Hurricanes for Super Rugby Pacific
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has once again been named as captain of the Hurricanes. Speaking to Stuff.co.nz, Savea says he was honoured to lead the Hurricanes
Waratahs on guard against Fijian Drua ambush
The NSW Waratahs are on guard against a first-round ambush as they prepare to face competition's newcomers, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua this Friday in the opening matc
Hurricanes edge Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific pre-season clash
The Hurricanes have landed a wee psychological blow after edging the Crusaders 27-24 in their pre-season clash in Queenstown yesterday. In seven days’ time the
Waratahs impress in trial win over the Reds ahead of Drua clash
The NSW Waratahs showed they'll be a tougher Super Rugby Pacific prospect. The Waratahs leaked points in a historic, winless 2021 season but showed off some bruising,
Blow for Hurricanes as knee injury sidelines TJ Perenara
The Hurricanes could be without the services of All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara for up to four weeks after he suffered a knee injury at training. Perenara, who didn't
Season opening match postponed after seven positive COVID-19 cases found in Moana Pasifika squad
Seven Moana Pasifika players have tested positive for COVID in Queenstown, resulting in the postponement of their opening Super Rugby Pacific game next Friday. Moana P
Drua captain proud of players performance and looking forward to their first match next Friday
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Nemani Nagusa says he is proud of the effort put in by the players during their 28-26 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in their trial
All Blacks duo to miss Crusaders' first three Super Rugby Pacific games
Richie Mo’unga was one of a couple of notable omissions when the Crusaders boarded their Queenstown-bound bus on Wednesday morning. The playmaker, and fellow Al
Drua aims for top eight finish
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is targeting an ambitious top-eight finish in the inaugural season of Super Rugby Pacific this year. Coach Mick Byrne says they are fort
Super Rugby Pacific: 'Tries for Tonga' campaign launched to assist volcano, tsunami recovery
Super Rugby Pacific and the inaugural women's competition have launched a 'Tries for Tonga' campaign to assist the island nation's recovery from a volcanic eruption and t
Officials looking at uncontested scrums in the Super Rugby Pacific
Australian and New Zealand rugby officials are looking at a rule change to allow Super Rugby games to start with uncontested scrums in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak th
Chiefs hammer Moana Pasifika 61-7 in pre-season fixture
Moana Pasifika were hammered 61-7 by the Chiefs in a Super Rugby Pacific pre-season fixture. The match showed there’s plenty of work to do for Moana Pasifika be
New Zealand Rugby to relocate Super Rugby Pacific teams to Queenstown
New Zealand Rugby has made the decision to relocate the six New Zealand-based Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19. NZ Rug
Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu named captain of Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika have appointed former Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu as captain for their inaugural Super Rugby campaign. The team confirmed the test centurion and veteran
Adam Reynolds officially appointed Brisbane Broncos captain for 2022
Adam Reynolds has officially been appointed captain of the Brisbane Broncos for the 2022 season. The 31-year-old, who is yet to represent the Broncos, will succeed the
Injured former All Black eyes April debut with Hurricanes
Former All Black Owen Franks hasn't given up on turning out for the Hurricanes this season despite a serious injury sidelining him for months. Franks who is now 34 sig
Highlanders join the Fijian Drua in cancelling a pre-season game
The Highlanders have confirmed that New Zealand’s nationwide move into its red-light Covid setting has resulted in the cancelling of its February 11 pre-season cla
Drua’s trial match against Western Force this Sunday cancelled
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s trial match against the Western Force scheduled for this Sunday has been cancelled due to the delay in the reopening of the Wester
Super Rugby Pacific: Teams bracing for season under Omicron 'red light' restrictions
Ensuring games can proceed as planned and player management are among the key priorities for Super Rugby franchises as they prepare for a season hampered by the onset of