Ardie Savea has more than silverware on his mind with Blues move
Ardie Savea is embracing being in an "unexpected place" after signing with the Blues on a one-year deal following the collapse of Moana Pasifika, acknowledging the move wasn’t exactly on his career bingo card.
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Bath climb to top of Prem table after claiming derby honours over Exeter
Bath beat Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a pulsating West Country derby at the Rec to take them to the top of the Gallagher Prem table but they were made to fight all the way in an 11-try thriller.
Sky Sports
Pietsch, Charlie star as Western Force power to Super Rugby AUS title
363 days on from the heartbreak of a narrow defeat in the inaugural Super Rugby AUS Grand Final, the Western Force have gone one better.
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Former Māori All Blacks captain Kurt Eklund retires from rugby after neck injury
Kurt Eklund made 75 appearances for the Blues and helped win the 2024 title.
NZ Herald
World Rugby has a year to sort out this farce
Simulation hasn’t crept into rugby, it’s been invited through the front door. Four yellow cards for the Wallabies against South Africa and a four-game ban for Hunter Paisami is madness.
Sydney Morning Herald
Edinburgh edge Stormers at the Hive
Two second-half tries for hosts Edinburgh denied Siya Kolisi a memorable Stormers return in a narrow defeat on Friday night in round two of the URC.
SA Rugby Mag
Ciaran Frawley gets Connacht career off to a flyer as Ireland star scores match-winning debut try against Benetton
DEBUTS do not come much better than this as Ciarán Frawley got his Connacht career off to a flying start by scoring a late winning try. Incredibly, it was his second of the night as the province came from behind to snatch it.
The Sun
McHaffie the hero as Edinburgh sink Stormers
Edinburgh made it two wins from two in the United Rugby Championship with a gritty 17-13 home success against Stormers.
BBC
Cardiff seal bonus-point victory against Zebre
Cardiff continue their promising start to the United Rugby Championship (URC) with a six-try 40-27 home victory against Zebre.
BBC
Counties Manukau retain Ranfurly Shield with tense win over Hawke’s Bay
Counties Manukau will hold onto the prized Ranfurly Shield until next year’s National Provincial Championship.
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Van Zyl happy with Cardiff’s win but wants more to face Leinster
Cardiff Rugby may have bagged nine points from their first two matches in the BKT United Rugby Championship but head coach Corniel van Zyl has warned there is still plenty of work to do before they face reigning champions Leinster next weekend.
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Hansen calls for referee ‘transparency’
Steve Hansen has urged World Rugby to improve communication around refereeing decisions and make officials more accessible to the rugby public.
SA Rugby Mag
I’m the daughter of a Munster hero & making my first start for Ireland – I get a few qualities from him
JANE Clohessy reckons it runs in the family to keep her cool – just like her legendary dad Peter. The Munster and Ireland great was famous for performing on the biggest days.
The Sun
World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round one review
The 2026 World Rugby U20 Challenger is underway, and the Chilean hosts have kicked off in style with an 83-19 win over Hong Kong China. Canada and Romania also produced fine performances to beat Namibia and Brazil, while Belgium stunned Portugal in Pool B.
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Wallabies great weighs in on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s wing switch
Wallabies great Tim Horan wants to see Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii play on the wing more between now and Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, with the utility enjoying some positive involvements in the 42-38 win over the Springboks.
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