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Former Wallabies boss cops hefty ban and pay cut for abusing match officials
2+ week, 4+ day ago (278+ words) May 13, 2026 - 12. 52pm Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has been hit with a six-week ban and pay cut for abusing match officials during a tour with Japan's under-23 team last month. Jones was touring Australia last month when the incident unfolded and…...
Super Rugby officials hit back at claims Reds were dudded
2+ week, 6+ day ago (973+ words) May 11, 2026 - 3. 46am Super Rugby officials have hit back at claims they didn't review all angles during a controversial no-try decision during the Reds' narrow loss to the Chiefs on Friday night, saying protocols were correctly - and accurately - followed. Second-year New Zealand…...
'Miles apart': Zerafa responds to Mundine swipe
3+ week, 5+ day ago (631+ words) May 5, 2026 - 2. 50am Michael Zerafa says there's virtually no chance of fighting Anthony Mundine's son Rahim, after the latter expressed interest in throwing down with the Melbourne fighter. Rahim "CJ" Mundine will face Lance "G-Banger" Mc Donald in a five-round clash on…...
Springboks inspired trick play that left rivals stunned
4+ week, 1+ day ago (891+ words) May 2, 2026 - 9. 24am This article originally appeared on Stuff and is reproduced with permission The Blues regained second place with a commanding win over Moana Pasifika to keep them well in the race for top spot in Super Rugby Pacific. Coach Vern…...
Referee slammed for 'not doing the right thing"
4+ week, 2+ day ago (651+ words) Updated May 1, 2026 - 9. 05am. First published at 9. 00am This article was originally published by Stuff and is reproduced with permission The Hurricanes have gone clear at the top of the Super Rugby standings, edging the defending champion Crusaders after a controversial try to…...
'Like a gazelle!' Prop shocks commentators with burst of brilliance
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (862+ words) Updated March 21, 2026 - 9. 10am. First published at 8. 00am On a night in which the classy Crusaders backs ran riot, unassuming prop Fletcher Newell somehow stole the show. Playing his 50th match for the perennial Super Rugby champions, Newell lit up North Harbour Stadium with…...
The destructive prop who can 'rip the face off a scrum"
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (784+ words) February 12, 2026 - 11. 00pm It's here, it's finally here. Super Rugby Pacific 2026 is about to launch at Allianz Stadium and opening games don't come with any more baggage than NSW vs Queensland. These two sides have been going at it since 1882 and have…...
World Cup madness as match forced into double super over
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (402+ words) Updated February 11, 2026 - 10. 49am. First published at 10. 45am South Africa have pulled off one of the most stunning victories in T20 World Cup history, defeating Afghanistan in a very rare double super over. The scores were tied at 187 after Afghanistan lost their final wicket…...