Super Rugby

It is an exciting time for rugby in New Zealand and Australia. A brand spanking new Trans-Tasman competition kicks off on May 14, with a quarantine-free air bridge underwriting it. That marks the beginning of a new era of co-operation between the two countries.

The international flavour to the Western Force has thrown a fresh spotlight on Australian rugby’s curious relationship with imports during the Super Rugby era. There were many upbeat takeaways from the Force’s stirring 31-30 win over the NSW Waratahs in Perth last weekend.

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Round Nine of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU season continued to deliver as both games came down to the wire. The Force managed to grab victory in the 85th minute after a valiant effort by the Waratahs whilst the Brumbies hung on in a thriller against the Rebels.

Former Tongan captain Inoke Afeaki welcomes the licences two Pacific teams received from Super Rugby saying it offers the opportunity to expand the Pacific involvement in the game.

Manu Samoa coach, Bryan Williams, believes the entry of two Pasifika teams into Super Rugby could lead eventually to the creation of a Pacific Five Nations tournament. He says involvement in Super Rugby will create greater strength across the board for Pacific teams.

Jack Goodue and Joe Moody are the latest frontline All Blacks to suffer serious injuries as veteran scrum-half Aaron Smith says the Super Rugby Aotearoa season has "come home to roost" as more and more players are cut down.

Smith has again highlighted the intensity of the local competition which became a major talking point last year when Covid-19 forced the five New Zealand sides to play amongst themselves. Smith, the Highlanders co-captain,

How good is golden point?! The panel deliberated during the week, and overwhelmingly, two favourite moments from last weekend’s mad run of extra time and heart-stopping finishes emerged. The first is that moment of panic that sets in with teams as they …

Fiji Rugby has hailed the "historic" announcement the Fijian Drua have been awarded a conditional licence to join an expanded Super Rugby competition from next year.