Crusaders hold off Highlanders (01:30)
Crusaders overpower Highlanders
The second season of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa got off to a cracking start when the Crusaders held off the Highlanders 26-13 in Dunedin on Friday evening.
6N: Italy names unchanged side to face Ireland
Italy coach Franco Smith has named an unchanged side for the visit of Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match.
6N: North set to make 100th cap vs. England
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has opted for midfield muscle and selected Jonathan Davies to play at inside centre alongside George North.
6N: Sexton returns to Ireland squad to face Italy
Ireland refreshed their pack for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy and welcome Johnny Sexton back.
England make two changes in 6N Wales clash
George Martin could make his debut for England after being named in Eddie Jones' squad as they face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.
France-Scotland Six Nations game postponed
Scotland's Six Nations game against France on Sunday has been postponed due an outbreak of COVID-19 among the France squad with 11 people testing positive.
Giltinis sign Ashley-Cooper, Coliseum deal
Wallabies legend Adam Ashley-Cooper has signed a one-year deal to play in Major League Rugby with the LA Giltinis.
Rugby AU confident of UK TV deal after NZR move
Rugby Australia remains confident of striking a deal to screen Super Rugby AU into the United Kingdom and Ireland, after New Zealand Rugby confirmed Super Rugby Aotearoa would be shown into those markets via RugbyPass.
UFC, NZ Rugby at odds over silver fern request
The UFC is at odds with New Zealand Rugby over a request to remove the silver fern logo from the uniforms worn by fighters from City Kickboxing, including middlweight champion Israel Adesanya.
Aussie athletes unite for climate change
A group of leading Australian athletes are calling for greater action on climate change following the release of Climate Council report that says Australia's summer of sport could be wiped out within 20 years.
COVID-19: France vs. Scotland to go ahead
France's Six Nations match against Scotland in Paris will go ahead on Sunday as planned after the hosts reported no further positive COVID-19 tests for a second consecutive day, organisers said on Wednesday.
W.A. border stance forces Super Rugby AU tweak
Rugby Australia has been forced to tweak its Super Rugby AU draw in a bid to get the Rebels to Perth and then back home to Melbourne for a first game at AAMI Park in more than a year.
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Can anyone end the Crusaders' dynasty?
Chasing an incredible fifth straight title, the Crusaders again start favourites for Super Rugby Aotearoa. The competition didn't disappoint last year and, further COVID breakouts aside, it again promises to be something special -- Liam Napier reports.
Waratahs' shaky season hit by long Gordon layoff
NSW Waratahs could be without captain Jake Gordon for the rest of the Super Rugby AU season after the severity of his ankle injury was confirmed.
France await 6N decision with 10 COVID cases
France's Six Nations game against Scotland this weekend hangs in wait following 10 positive coronavirus tests among players and staff, a decision is expected on Wednesday.
Rugby AU hails 'overwhelming' broadcast response
Rugby Australia [RA] says the response to the debut broadcast of Super Rugby AU on Nine Gem and Stan Sport has been "overwhelming", the governing body lauding the increased ratings from the competition's opening night.
Waratahs' woes continue with Perese suspension
The NSW Waratahs' early-season woes have deepened with centre Izaia Perese suspended for three matches.
Takeaways from opening night of Super Rugby AU
Super Rugby AU began with a bang on Friday night as the Reds and Brumbies lived up to their preseason tip as competition front-runners. There was also the first red-card replacement, an impressive NSW No. 7 and some excellent broadcast analysis.
COVID: Dupont, four others out of Scotland clash
France's star scrum-half Antoine Dupont and four other first-team players who tested positive for COVID-19 are out of the squad for next Sunday's Six Nations match against Scotland.
All Blacks great Carter retires from pro rugby
Dan Carter played his last test for New Zealand in 2015 when he produced a man-of-the-match display to help the All Blacks to victory over Australia in the World Cup final.
'Whistle-happy ref' earns Force ire in Super opener
Western Force coach Tim Sampson was left to bemoan a "whistle happy" referee after watching his side crash to a 27-11 loss to the Brumbies in Perth on Friday night.
Brumbies spoil Force's Super AU homecoming
The Brumbies have ruined the Western Force's long-awaited homecoming by securing a 27-11 Super Rugby AU win in Perth.
France to name new squad after positive tests
French players Antoine Dupont, Gabin Villiere and Mohamed Haouas have all returned positive COVID-19 tests ahead of their Six Nations clash against Scotland.
Wales call up John to replace injured Lewis
Wales have called up prop WillGriff John after Dillon Lewis was ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations campaign.