SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC

Rampant Hurricanes crush Chiefs to storm to 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title

The Hurricanes produced an utterly dominant attacking display to thrash the Chiefs 60-5 and claim the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title at Sky Stadium in Wellington.

20 Jun 2026

Could Springboks soon face All Black hybrids after Crusaders experiment?

The Crusaders appear to have taken a page out of Rassie Erasmus' book, after experimenting with backline star Leicester Fainga'anuku in a hybrid forward role.

28 Apr 2026

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All Black hardman Shannon Frizell poised for NZ comeback and international return

New Zealand Rugby have secured a major acquisition ahead of the 2027 World Cup, with the announcement that star forward Shannon Frizell will return to Super Rugby.

07 Apr 2026

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All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams hospitalised with spinal infection

A serious spinal infection has sidelined All Blacks loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

30 Mar 2026

Former All Black says New Zealand have regressed since SA teams left Super Rugby

Retired New Zealand winger John Kirwan blasted Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley for saying the competition was better off with South African teams.

18 Feb 2026