Crusaders confirm ex Wallaby O'Connor
Has the procession of top-class first-five's ended at the Crusaders? They've confirmed former Wallaby international, James O'Conner for 2025
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Sep 30
Blues-Chiefs to open Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues will host the Chiefs in a repeat of this year's Super Rugby Pacific final, in the opening round of next year's competition.
Sep 26
Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders
Crusaders confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return for the 2026 season on a two-year deal.
Sep 13
Super Rugby unveils new playoffs format
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a convoluted six-team playoffs format for the 2025 season.
Sep 11
Garden-Bachop joins Moana Pasifika squad
Moana Pasifika announce the signing of exciting first-five Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season.
Jul 21
Ardie Savea confirmed for Moana Pasifika
A major signing for Moana Pasifika with All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea joining the franchise through 2027.
Jul 10
Joseph returns to Highlanders coach role
The only head coach to lead the Highlanders to a Super Rugby title is back in charge in Dunedin.
Jul 5
Highlanders sign young quintet through 2026
The Highlanders continue to build for the future with the confirmed signings of five talented young players.
Jun 27
Hurricanes sign four players for future
The Hurricanes look to the future with four players staying on with the franchise until the end of 2025 or 2026.
Jun 23
Blues end 21-year Super Rugby title drought
Twenty-one years of frustration and pain were blasted away by the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Jun 19
Tuipulotu returns for Super Rugby final
The Blues appear to be slight favourites going into the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs.
Jun 19
Super Rugby Pacific final sells out in a day
The Super Rugby Pacific decider will be played in front of a packed house at Auckland's Eden Park.
Jun 15
Chiefs into final after beating Hurricanes
The Chiefs started fast to upset the Hurricanes 30-19 in their Super Rugby Pacific semifinal.
Jun 14
Blues beat Brumbies, into Super Rugby final
The Blues were too strong for the ACT Brumbies in the first Super Rugby Pacific semifinal with a 34-20 victory.
Jun 12
Minor changes for Super Rugby semifinals
Can the weakened Blues see off the ACT Brumbies? Can the Hurricanes avoid an upset against the Chiefs?
Jun 10
Tuipulotu out injured for Blues, All Blacks
The Blues and All Blacks have taken a hit with the loss of powerful lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu.
Jun 9
Blues into Super Rugby semis; Highlanders out
The Blues have powered into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, while the Highlanders' season has ended.
Jun 8
Hurricanes end Rebels in quarterfinals
The Rebels have come to an end, beaten 47-20 by the Hurricanes in the quarterfinals of Super Rugby Pacific.
Jun 8
Chiefs show Reds no mercy in quarterfinal
The Chiefs have powered into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals with an impressive display in Hamilton.
Jun 6
Scott Barrett, Codie Taylor stay until 2027
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett and centurion Codie Taylor have extended their contracts with NZ Rugby.
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