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Fainga'anuku breaks leg to miss All Blacks selection window after Crusaders semi-final exit
Leicester Fainga'anuku will be sidelined for 10-12 weeks after fracturing his fibula in the Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final defeat to the Chiefs, ruling the versatile 26-year-old out of All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie's squad named on Monday.
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Schmidt recalls retired Slipper and names three Super Rugby debutants in first Wallabies squad of 2026
Joe Schmidt has named three uncapped players — Lachie Shaw, Miles, and Declan Meredith — in Australia's first squad of 2026, while veteran prop James Slipper comes out of international retirement to add to his record 151 Test caps.
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Wallaroos Player of the Year Tuinakauvadra returns from injury to spearhead Brumbies' Fiji trip
Tabua Tuinakauvadra has been named in the ACT Brumbies starting side to face the Fijian Drua in Ba this weekend, just weeks after returning from a meniscus injury — and with a landmark move to Leicester Tigers in England's PWR on the horizon.
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Jordie Barrett senses a maturing Hurricanes side ready to end their 10-year title drought
Jordie Barrett says the 2026 Hurricanes have shown a new cohesiveness since his return from Leinster, with the co-captain believing the squad's growth could finally deliver a first Super Rugby title in a decade when they face the Chiefs in Saturday's final.
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Three uncapped players named as Wallabies open 2026 Nations Championship campaign
Joe Schmidt has named a 37-man Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship featuring three uncapped players — Brumbies duo Declan Meredith and Lachlan Shaw, plus Waratahs lock Miles Amatosero — alongside the return of veteran prop James Slipper.
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Eight debutants set to light up Hurricanes Poua's first home game against Matatu
Five Hurricanes Poua debutants and three Matatu newcomers are poised to make their Super Rugby Women's bows in Upper Hutt on Sunday, as the Wellington side seek a first win after a heavy round-one defeat to the Blues.
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Three Black Ferns Sevens stars set for Super Rugby Aupiki debuts as Blues and Chiefs Manawa name squads
Justine McGregor and Louise Blyde will make their Chiefs Manawa debuts in Round 2 of Super Rugby Aupiki, while the Blues hand Samoan prop Glory Aiono a starting role in Hamilton.
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Reds lock in Bloomfield and Blake after breakout Super Rugby seasons earn new deals
Queensland Reds have re-signed props Nick Bloomfield and George Blake following career-best Super Rugby Pacific campaigns in 2026. Bloomfield signs through 2028, while Blake commits for 2027 after making his first starts in three years.
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Black Ferns prop Kalounivale starts as Reds seek first win against Western Force
Tanya Kalounivale, the 29-Test Black Ferns tighthead, makes her first Super Rugby regular-season start for the Queensland Reds on Saturday as they face the Western Force at Wanneroo Rugby Club, with both sides still searching for their opening win.
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136-game veteran Cadeyrn Neville rejoins Queensland Reds after seven seasons with Brumbies
Eight-Test Wallabies lock Cadeyrn Neville has signed with the Queensland Reds for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, returning to Ballymore after departing the ACT Brumbies following seven seasons at the club.
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Grace Freeman set to end 450-day injury absence as Western Force face Queensland Reds
Western Force fly-half Grace Freeman has been named in the reserves for Saturday's Super Rugby Women's clash against the Queensland Reds in Wanneroo, more than 450 days after fracturing her foot against the Fijian Drua in 2024.
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Highlanders lock in Pledger, Tengblad and Lavanini as re-signing spree reaches eight
The Highlanders have extended contracts with halfback Dylan Pledger on a three-year deal, lock Josh Tengblad on two years, and Argentina veteran Tomas Lavanini for one more season, bringing their total re-signings to eight ahead of 2027.
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McLaughlin-Phillips joins Western Force as Reds bolster locks with Neville signing
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has signed a three-year deal with the Western Force after leaving the Queensland Reds, where teenage flyhalf Finn Mackay's emergence blocked his path. The Reds have responded to their lock shortage by recruiting veteran Wallaby Cadeyrn Neville from the Brumbies.
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Cameron backs Hurricanes to edge Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final showdown
Injured Hurricanes playmaker Brett Cameron has backed his side to handle the pressure moments against the Chiefs in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final at Wellington, while praising stand-in No.10 Ruben Love's rapid rise this season.
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Seven Wallabies and five All Blacks headline Super Rugby Pacific's inaugural Team of the Year
Super Rugby Pacific has revealed its first-ever Team of the Year, with Player of the Year Quinn Tupaea and close runner-up Timoci Tavatavanawai forming the midfield. Seven capped Wallabies and five All Blacks feature across the XV.
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Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea edges tiebreaker to claim 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year
Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year for 2026, edging Highlanders centre Timoci Tavatavanawai on countback after both players finished level on points. Waratahs flyer Sid Harvey claimed the inaugural Rookie of the Year award.
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Blues sign Wallaby winger Darby Lancaster ahead of Jason Holland era
The Blues have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old winger Darby Lancaster from the Western Force for the 2027 Super Rugby season. The one-Test Wallaby joins Auckland seeking to develop under incoming head coach Jason Holland.
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Flanders returns but concussion rules Delany out of Hurricanes' Super Rugby Pacific final
The Hurricanes head into the Super Rugby Pacific final with a mixed injury picture: Devan Flanders is fit to start on the blindside flank after three games out, while Caleb Delany has been ruled out with concussion, forcing a reshaped second row.
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Penney backs Lio-Willie for All Blacks return after standout Crusaders season
Outgoing Crusaders head coach Rob Penney has called for Christian Lio-Willie to earn another All Blacks chance, praising the No.8's consistent form during the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign despite missing out on Robertson's squads last year.
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Western Force sign Sevens star Aden Ekanayake ahead of 2027 Super Rugby season
Western Force have secured 21-year-old Aden Ekanayake from the Australia Sevens program, with the Junior Player of the Year award winner making the switch to 15s ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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