Colin Newboult 26 May 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: Bordeaux and Bath celebrate but Henry Pollock mocking goes ‘too far’ while All Black delivers ‘cowardly cheap shot’ Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Colin Newboult 26 May 2025 ‘Bakkies Botha almost did jail time for that’ – All Blacks star avoids ban despite ‘headbutting’ defenceless opponent The citing commissioner has decided not to bring a key All Blacks forward in front of a disciplinary panel for a cheap shot. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 23 May 2025 Highlanders player ratings: Barnstorming back ‘a must’ for the All Blacks after ‘absolutely incredible’ effort as visitors let down by inaccurate playmakers Highlanders player ratings following their agonising defeat to the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific. Highlanders
Jared Wright 23 May 2025 All Blacks star escapes punishment for ‘grub’ flying headbutt but could face a hefty ban Ethan de Groot could be in trouble with the discplinary panel. New Zealand
David Skippers 23 May 2025 Crusaders v Highlanders: Five takeaways as Sevu Reece ‘puts his name into the record books’ while All Blacks hopeful shines again Our five takeaways from the Crusaders' 15-12 victory over the Highlanders in their Rugby Pacific encounter in Christchurch on Friday. Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 23 May 2025 Crusaders player ratings: ‘Next level’ performance rescues underwhelming hosts as talented back makes ‘late surge’ for All Blacks selection Crusaders player ratings following their tight victory over the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific. Crusaders
Colin Newboult 16 May 2025 Hurricanes player ratings: Rieko Ioane’s All Blacks spot safe for now after contender’s ‘mixed game’ while Test star shows class Hurricanes player ratings following their victory over the Highlanders. Hurricanes
Colin Newboult 16 May 2025 Hurricanes v Highlanders: Five takeaways as Cam Roigard breaks visitors’ hearts meaning All Blacks hopeful’s ‘immense’ performance in vain Planet Rugby's five takeaways following the Hurricanes' narrow victory over the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
David Skippers 30 Apr 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Wallabies legend makes long-awaited comeback while All Blacks powerhouse returns The teams ahead of the 12th round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
David Skippers 26 Apr 2025 Highlanders v Crusaders: Five takeaways as Will Jordan ‘shows his class’ in visitors’ ‘clinical’ victory in Dunedin Our five takeaways from the Crusaders' impressive 43-10 victory over the Highlanders in their Rugby Pacific encounter in Dunedin on Saturday. Super Rugby
David Skippers 23 Apr 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Blues drop Beauden Barrett for Reds clash while All Blacks hopeful switches positions The teams ahead of the 11th round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
Jared Wright 22 Apr 2025 All Blacks great worries Super Rugby is now a ‘pathway’ not a ‘destination’ for top players Jeff Wilson has floated a radical change to stop Super Rugby from suffering at the hands of the All Blacks sabbaticals. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 16 Apr 2025 Israel Dagg claims Mark Tele’a’s ‘ship has sailed’ as All Blacks great picks ‘absolutely outstanding’ bolter as his replacement Israel Dagg believes that Mark Tele'a has played his last Test for the All Blacks. New Zealand
David Skippers 16 Apr 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Hurricanes find their own Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie as All Black makes positional switch The teams ahead of the 10th round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
David Skippers 09 Apr 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Damian McKenzie back at 15 for Chiefs while Wallabies star hits 100 The teams ahead of the ninth round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
David Skippers 02 Apr 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Snubbed All Black hits Chiefs milestone while Joseph Suaalii switches roles again The teams ahead of the eighth round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
David Skippers 28 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific takeaways as Joseph Suaalii’s try-savers can’t mask ‘attacking deficiencies’ while All Blacks hopeful shines in losing cause Our five takeaways from the Hurricanes and Brumbies' respective victories over the Waratahs and Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday. Super Rugby
David Skippers 26 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Joseph Suaalii returns in new role for Waratahs while Wallabies star makes first Crusaders start The teams ahead of the seventh round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
David Skippers 19 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: All Blacks duo back in Blues starting XV for Crusaders clash while Wallabies star returns for Brumbies The teams ahead of the sixth round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 18 Mar 2025 Jamie Joseph gives verdict on ‘difficult’ All Blacks question after twice being snubbed for main role as NZR urged to do ‘whatever it takes’ Could Jamie Joseph once again apply for the All Blacks job? New Zealand
David Skippers 14 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific takeaways: All Blacks hopeful sets the ‘example’ in Hurricanes victory while Premiership-bound Wallaby puts Fijians to the sword Our five takeaways from the Hurricanes and Brumbies' respective victories over the Highlanders and the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday. Super Rugby
David Skippers 12 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Double All Blacks boost for Hurricanes as Wallabies star finally returns for Brumbies The teams ahead of the fifth round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
David Skippers 04 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific statistics: Damian McKenzie and ‘exciting’ Wallabies rookie setting the pace after Round Three Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the players who lead the rest in the respective individual statistics categories in Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Super Rugby
David Skippers 03 Mar 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: All Blacks star leads large Blues contingent after ‘magical try’ while Ardie Savea ‘shows his class’ in losing cause Planet Rugby breaks down the star performers from the third round of Super Rugby Pacific action. Super Rugby
David Skippers 28 Feb 2025 Super Rugby Pacific: Five takeaways as Ardie Savea ‘leads the way’ in Moana Pasifika defeat while Waratahs revival continues Our five takeaways from the Highlanders and Waratahs' respective victories over Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday. Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 26 Feb 2025 Simon Raiwalui hits back at All Blacks great over Ma’a Nonu-esque star who ‘declined’ Fiji call-up Former Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui responds after claims from All Blacks great Justin Marshall. New Zealand
David Skippers 26 Feb 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Joseph Suaalii sidelined for Waratahs while Wallabies captain back from injury The teams ahead of the third round of Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 26 Feb 2025 Justin Marshall claims All Blacks prospect like ‘Ma’a Nonu on steroids’ as Scott Robertson told he can rectify key weakness Justin Marshall thinks the All Blacks could have found the answer to their midfield conundrum. New Zealand
David Skippers 24 Feb 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: All Blacks and Wallabies aplenty as Chiefs lead the way after second New Zealand derby success Planet Rugby breaks down the star performers from the second round of Super Rugby Pacific action. Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 19 Feb 2025 Highlanders join the dark side by copying Springboks tactic while Damian McKenzie stays at full-back despite Chiefs boss’ contradictory claim Check out the teams for the upcoming Round Two action in Super Rugby Pacific. Super Rugby
