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Kiwi slayers: The Brumbies can complete a historic sweep of NZ teams if they beat the Hurricanes. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumHistory beckons as Super Rugby gathers under one roof

The Brumbies and Waratahs have a chance to claim significant trans-Tasman bragging rights while the Reds and Blues will resume hostilities in Christchurch.

Murray Wenzel and Sebastian Tan

No.7 Risi Pouri-Lane and her New Zealanders have beaten Australia again to win the Hong Kong Sevens. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionWomen in black confound Australia sevens stars again

New Zealand's women's sevens champs have made it nine wins out of the last 10 against Australia in tournament finals as they lifted the marquee Hong Kong title.

Ian Chadband

Western Force pulled of an all-time win against the Crusaders.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumHow Force banked on discipline to keep their season alive

At 19-0 down 22 minutes in against the Crusaders, it looked like Western Force would end the weekend with their finals hopes in tatters - instead, they pulled off a victory for the ages.

Ben Smith

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has guided the Kobe Steelers to another win in Japan. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumRennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has masterminded another victory for the Kobe Steelers, who closed in on the ladder leaders in Japan.

Staff Writers

Zac Lomax gathers the high ball during his standout display for Western Force against Crusaders. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumZac Lomax stars as Force stun Crusaders in thriller

The Western Force have kept their finals hopes alive after Zac Lomax's maiden try helped inspire them to a famous comeback win over the Crusaders.

Justin Chadwick

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Zac Lomax of the Force celebrates a try during the round 10 Super Rugby match between Western Force and Crusaders at HBF Park, on April 18, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Rugby unionPremiumLomax scores as Force come from 19 down to STUN Crusaders

Western Force have secured one of the club’s greatest-ever wins after overcoming a 19-point first-half deficit to down the Crusaders at HBF Park and keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.

Ben Smith

Fijian Drua players celebrated a stunning upset win over the Brumbies in Canberra. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBrumbies shellshocked after Drua ruin Wright's return

The Brumbies have missed the chance to consolidate a spot in the top four after suffering a shock five-point loss to Fijian Drua in Canberra.

Justin Chadwick

Winger Desiree Miller scored for the Wallaroos in their loss to the US in Kansas. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumUS storm to win over Wallaroos after Kansas delays

The Wallaroos have been outplayed 33-12 by the US after more wild Kansas weather delayed the Test's kick-off by more than two hours.

Murray Wenzel

Moana Pasifika's future is up and the air and they've suffered another loss on the park. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby Union'If not us, then what?' Umaga's Pasifika rugby fears

Moana Pasifika coach and former All Blacks champion Tana Umaga has detailed his fears for the region's rugby talent with the club's future in grave doubt.

Annabelle Banfield and Murray Wenzel

Triston Reilly struck twice as the Waratahs stormed to a 29-14 win over Moana Pasifika. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumTahs defy emotional Pasifika, lightning for crucial win

Tana Umaga has detailed his and his players' emotions after Moana Pasifika threatened to upset the NSW Waratahs days after ownership declared the club unviable.

Murray Wenzel and Annabelle Banfield

Western Force fans will get their first taste of Zac Lomax football on Saturday.

Rugby UnionCommentsPremiumZac to the max! Lomax to light up full 80 for Perth debut

Western Force home fans will get their first taste of Zac Lomax football as the cross-code star prepares for his Perth debut against the Crusaders on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

An impressive 20-minute cameo has earned Zac Lomax a starting debut against the Crusaders. (David Woodley/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumLomax the Force's wing man with finals fate on the line

Darby Lancaster's season-ending ankle injury means former NRL star Zac Lomax will play a key role in the Force's bid to keep their finals hopes alive.

Justin Chadwick

Brumbies back-rower Rob Valetini is gearing up to face his brother Kemu at GIO Stadium. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumCale injury revealed as brothers prepare for Super feud

The Brumbies have learned Charlie Cale will miss most of their remaining Super Rugby Pacific season as Rob Valetini readies to go head-to-head with his brother.

Sebastian Tan

The last time the Wallaroos played the US the match ended in a high-scoring draw. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumDiscipline a focus as Wallaroos ready for US battle

The Wallaroos know they must improve on their discipline if they are to get the better of rugby rivals, Team USA, in the second round of the Pacific Cup Series.

Melissa Woods

NSW star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii is close to making a return for the Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWaratahs' McKellar delivers great news to Suaalii fans

Joseph Suaalii remains sidelined with a hamstring injury but his return for the NSW Waratahs could be sooner than expected.

Annabelle Banfield

Tom Wright will play his first Super Rugby Pacific game of the season in the Brumbies' No.1 jersey. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumAction stations for Wright, Lomax but Cale misses out

Tom Wright will play his first Super Rugby game since tearing his ACL last August, while Zac Lomax has also been handed a starting spot for the Western Force.

Sebastian Tan

Maya Stewart says the Wallaroos are using their trip to the US as a bonding experience. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallaroos set to ride out more wild weather against USA

The Wallaroos have been dealing with tornadoes, lightning and heavy rain but remain upbeat about their chances against arch-rivals USA in the Pacific Four.

Melissa Woods

In-form Western Force winger Darby Lancaster has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season with a serious ankle injury. 

RUGBY UNIONCommentsPremiumForce star ruled out for season with ankle injury

In-form Western Force winger Darby Lancaster has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season with a serious ankle injury. 

Samantha Rogers

Moana Pasifika have struggled on and off the field since their 2022 Super Rugby introduction. (Brett Phibb/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumAmbition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence.

Murray Wenzel

This will be the last Super Rugby Pacific season for Moana Pasifika. (Brett Phibbs/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Really, really simple': Moana demise to spark overhaul

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has weighed in as another Super Rugby format overhaul looms thanks to Moana Pasifika's impending competition exit.

Murray Wenzel

Western Force player Harry Johnson-Holmes will play his 100th Super Rugby Pacific game on the weekend. Gary Ramage

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumCenturion prop bets on Force coming home with a wet sail

Western Force prop Harry Johnson-Holmes has seen a lot over his previous 99 Super Rugby Pacific games and as he prepares to raise the bat this weekend, he is confident his side can finish the season strongly.

Ben Smith

The touring Wallaroos had to be moved in their team hotel as a tornado struck nearby. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumAustralian women's rugby team caught in US tornado

The Wallaroos have been caught in the middle of a natural disaster while in the US for the Pacific Four Series.

Jasper Bruce

Sports fans Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading to Sydney and will take in some rugby action. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionRugby Australia 'delighted' about royal visit

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle are set to attend the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the NSW Waratahs and Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium.

Jasper Bruce

Wallabies lock Nick Frost runs the ball into the All Blacks' defence at Eden Park last September. (Marty Melville/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'Eats away': Frost feels toll of rugby schedule

Towering lock Nick Frost has outlined the impact playing and training for the Wallabies and in the Super Rugby Pacific has had on his 26-year-old body.

Sebastian Tan