Historic game for the Cats as Ablett plays 350th (01:30)
Carter wows locals, says he was 'a bit rusty'
Dan Carter gave himself a pass mark after his first game of rugby in New Zealand since 2015 but was not expecting to make a marketers' dream debut for the Blues next week against the Crusaders.
Sharks shrug off injury to crush Titans (01:30)
Eagles soar through stuttering Swans (01:30)
Ruthless Crusaders teach Highlanders a lesson
The Crusaders relentlessly ground down the Highlanders to record a 40-20 victory in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Dunedin on Saturday, the hosts counting the cost of one golden opportunity blown.
Premiership clubs cleared to resume contact training
English Premiership clubs are permitted to resume close contact training next week, the Professional Game Board (PGB) said on Friday.
Reds claim first win over Waratahs in seven years (01:31)
Eels' Sivo stuns Cowboys in impressive win (01:30)
Reds survive late Tupou sin-binning to snap 11-game losing streak
Queensland Reds' long wait for a win over the Waratahs is over after Brad Thorn's side held their nerve inside the closing minutes to close out a 32-26 win, their first over NSW in 11 games.
Barrett signs in Japan, miss Super Rugby in 2021
New Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett will miss Super Rugby next year and play for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's Top League, but he will be available for the three-times world champions' international programme, the Blues said on Friday.
Super Rugby AU is here, but can law trials rescue Aussie rugby?
Super Rugby AU at last launches on Friday night after it looked at one stage that there might be no rugby in Australia at all. And the competition has an added challenge outside of the COVID-19 pandemic: Making the 15-man game exciting again.
England's Tuilagi leaves Leicester amid wage cuts
Leicester Tigers have confirmed England centre Manu Tuilagi has left the Gallagher Premiership club after opting not to sign a new contract on reduced terms in line with the league's revised salary cap rules.
Crusaders Barrett out for up to four months - coach
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett could be out of action for up to four months after undergoing foot surgery, his coach Scott Robertson said.
Carter to play in blue and white in Canterbury
Former All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter will make a return to his native Canterbury for his first rugby game in New Zealand since 2015 at the weekend.
Former Springbok hooker handed eight-year doping ban
Former South Africa player Chiliboy Ralepelle has been handed a career-ending eight-year ban for doping, some 18 months after testing positive for a banned substance, South Africa's Institute for Drug-free Sport said on Wednesday.
Rugby Australia, players agree to interim pay deal
Rugby Australia has struck an interim pay deal with the Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) that will see players looked after until the end of the Super Rugby AU season.
Super AU opener the best of Australian rugby's old and new
The oldest rivalry in Australian rugby will have a distinctly vibrant look about it when the latest chapter is written on Friday night. In a new competition, amid dark times, the presence of youth shines through.
Penney to unleash youth in Super Rugby AU opener (00:57)
England star Itoje wants education, not ban, on 'Swing Low'
England lock Maro Itoje says the singing of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' by fans at Twickenham makes him uneasy but the Rugby Football Union (RFU) should try to educate supporters on its origins rather than ban the popular anthem altogether.
Lawes, Ludlam extend Northampton deals
England internationals Courtney Lawes and Lewis Ludlam have signed contract extensions at Northampton Saints, the club announced on Tuesday.
World Sevens Series off, New Zealand named champs
New Zealand were awarded the men's and women's World Sevens Series titles on Tuesday after World Rugby cancelled the remainder of the season because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Tahs '100 percent committed' as NSW Rugby reveals cuts
NSW Rugby boss Paul Doorn says he has received no indication from Waratahs players about potential strike action, a move that would be met with severe backlash after NSW Rugby revealed its staffing cuts on Tuesday.
Former Wallabies gun Giteau denies MLR link
Wallaby legend Matt Giteau has denied any reports he has signed with Los Angeles-based MLR team the LA Giltinis.
Rebels' plans, Super AU hit by QLD changes
Melbourne Rebels look set for an extended stay away from home after the Queensland Government handed down new restrictions for any of the state's football teams involved in a match with Melbourne-based opposition.
Aotearoa R3: New Zealand production line in full swing
The results in Round 3 of Super Rugby Aotearoa went to plan, but the games were closer than many thought they would be. It also showcased two rising talents in New Zealand rugby, and the importance of good decision-making.