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Dan McKellar leaves NSW Waratahs immediately despite one year remaining on contract
The NSW Waratahs have parted ways with head coach Dan McKellar with immediate effect, the Super Rugby Pacific club confirmed. McKellar, 49, cited personal reasons for his departure after two seasons that yielded just eleven wins and back-to-back eighth-place finishes.
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NZR CEO Lancaster outlines how Anzac Day Bledisloe Tests will reshape Super Rugby Pacific
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster has explained how the newly announced Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Tests at Suncorp Stadium in 2027, 2029, and 2031 will be accommodated within the Super Rugby Pacific calendar, with a bye round planned to protect preparation time for both nations.
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Wallabies and All Blacks to launch Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tradition at Brisbane from 2027
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test match in 2027, 2029, and 2031, with all three fixtures to be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, backed by the Queensland Government.
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Qoro masterclass seals Fijiana Drua fifth straight Super Rugby Women's finals berth
Flyhalf Varanisese Qoro scored a try and set up two more as Fijiana Drua demolished Queensland 50-17 at Ballymore Stadium on Saturday, securing a top-four finish and keeping alive their hopes of a first minor premiership since 2022.
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Campbell targets Wallabies starting jersey after three-year Test absence
Queensland Reds fullback Jock Campbell has declared his intent to start for Australia at the Nations Championship, returning to the Wallabies setup for the first time since the 2022 end-of-year tour after a standout Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Sullivan named Maori All Blacks captain for Japan tour in 'most honourable week of my life'
Bailyn Sullivan has been appointed captain of the Maori All Blacks for their two-game tour of Japan, with the Hurricanes back admitting the honour left him almost speechless. Coach Tamati Ellison cited Sullivan's physicality and ability to command immediate respect.
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Late-bloomer Meredith earns first Wallabies call-up at 26 after years on Brumbies bench
Declan Meredith has been named in Joe Schmidt's 37-man Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship after an unlikely journey from Cairns schoolboy to Super Rugby starter, potentially becoming Schmidt's eighth different flyhalf.
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Ainsley returns to Highlanders on two-year deal after two seasons in Top 14
Tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley has re-signed with the Highlanders on a two-year deal, rejoining the Dunedin club after two seasons with Lyon in the Top 14. The three-Test Wallaby previously made 38 appearances for the Highlanders between 2022 and 2024.
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Lefau-Fakaosilea returns to Queensland Reds after six years away to bolster injury-hit squad
Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea has rejoined the Queensland Reds for the remainder of the 2026 Super Rugby Women's season, becoming the third Australian Sevens representative to cross over into the XVs competition this year as the Reds cope with three injury absences.
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Tamati Ellison hands debuts to six players as Maori All Blacks face Japan XV in Nagoya
Tamati Ellison has named six debutants in his first Maori All Blacks squad, with Bailyn Sullivan appointed captain for Saturday's rematch against Japan XV in Nagoya — a fixture the Kiwis won 53-20 earlier in 2025.
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Western Force sign Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill on two-year deal after five seasons in Hamilton
Western Force have secured Chiefs loosehead Reuben O'Neill on a two-year contract, with head coach Simon Cron confirming the 31-year-old was a recruitment target as far back as two years ago.
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Sir Graham Henry returns as All Blacks selector and calls first squad announcement 'boring'
Sir Graham Henry, the 80-year-old 2011 Rugby World Cup-winning coach, has returned to the All Blacks setup as a selector under Dave Rennie and says the panel were so aligned on their first squad picks that the process was, in his words, 'boring'.
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Queensland Reds complete Cotter's coaching staff with Blues and Leicester Tigers recruits
The Queensland Reds have finalised Vern Cotter's coaching ticket by signing Peter Hewat from Leicester Tigers and Craig McGrath from the Blues on two-year deals, with the new group set to assemble ahead of September's Super Rugby AUS competition.
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Moana Pasifika axed from 2027 Super Rugby Pacific after NZR finds no viable financial solution
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Moana Pasifika will not compete in the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season after failing to secure a credible business plan or the NZ$15 million in committed capital required to sustain a franchise.
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Harlequins hire Hurricanes attack coach Cooper days after Super Rugby title triumph
Harlequins have appointed Brad Cooper as their new attack coach, with the New Zealander joining the Stoop just days after guiding the Hurricanes to the Super Rugby Pacific title with a 60-5 demolition of the Chiefs in the final.
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All Blacks 2IC Neil Barnes signals shift away from collision rugby ahead of 2026 squad
New All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says the Dave Rennie-led regime is deliberately moving away from collision-based rugby, with Monday's squad announcement designed to identify players who can execute a skill-and-evasion style.
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Blair admits Kirifi omission was tough as impressive rivals block All Blacks recall
Du'Plessis Kirifi co-captained the Hurricanes to a Super Rugby Pacific title and delivered his best personal season, yet All Blacks assistant Mike Blair confirmed the eight-Test flanker was edged out by stronger competition for loose-forward spots in Dave Rennie's 34-man squad.
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Crusaders captain David Havili departs for Japan after 155 caps and eight titles
David Havili has confirmed he will leave the Crusaders after 15 years, 155 caps, and eight Super Rugby titles, taking up a contract in Japan. The 31-year-old, who served two seasons as captain, is the third Crusaders midfielder to announce an offshore move following the 2026 season.
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All Blacks call-up throws Fineanganofo's Newcastle Red Bulls move into serious doubt
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo has admitted his future is uncertain after earning a surprise All Blacks call-up, casting doubt over the two-year deal he signed with English Premiership side Newcastle Red Bulls earlier this year.
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Frankfurt-born Segner earns first All Blacks call-up after Blues' best-player season
Anton Segner, a 24-year-old loose-forward born in Frankfurt, Germany, has been named in Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad of 2026 after a standout Super Rugby Pacific campaign with the Blues, where senior assistant Neil Barnes called him the best player in the camp.
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