NZ Rugby lays off 25% of staff
New Zealand Rugby has laid off 25 per cent of staff and is considering a wage subsidy extension to survive the economic impact of COVID-19. Chief executive Mark Robinson confirms 40 head office staff in Wellington
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Reece may be part of Rugby Union’s biggest history with talks for All Blacks v Australia Kangaroos cross-code match
Crusaders flyer Sevu Reece who earned a call-up for the All Blacks last year can be part of Rugby Union’s biggest history if he continues his top performance in the Super Rugby Aotearoa and gets a call again to join t
NZ Rugby confirm talks for All Blacks v Australia Kangaroos in historic cross-code match
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has confirmed the organisation is in talks for the All Blacks to face the Kangaroos in a historical cross-code clash. Robinson says while test rugby remained the priority for th
Sotutu named to start for the Blues against the Highlanders
Hoskins Sotutu will once again start for the Blues as they face the Highlanders this Saturday. Beauden Barrett, Otere Black, Caleb Clarke, Reiko Ioane, Akira Ioane and Patrick Tuipulotu will also start for the Blue
Nakarawa extends stay with Glascow Warriors till 2021 season
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians lock Leone Nakarawa has extended his stay at the Glasgow Warriors until 2021. The club says the extension was agreed upon before the shutdown of rugby during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fiji 7s reps train with Suva
A number of high profile rugby players were seen training with Suva yesterday as they prepare for their blockbuster clash with Nadroga next month. 7s reps such as Alasio Naduva, Terio Tamani and Jiuta Wainiqolo and
Suva starts preparation for Skipper Cup title defence and the Farebrother challenge against Nadroga
Defending Skipper Cup champion, Suva has started their preparation in defending their title and the much anticipated Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge against Nadroga on the 25th of next month. The team started
Farebrother Sullivan Trophy at stake in the Skipper Cup match between Nadroga and Suva
The Skipper Cup Competition will kick-off with Skipper Cup champions Suva taking on Farebrother Sullivan Trophy holders Nadroga on the 25th of next month, and whoever wins this match will take the Farebrother Trophy hom
Goneva leaves Harlequins to join French side Stade Montois
Former Fiji winger Vereniki Goneva has left Harlequins after one season to join French side Stade Montois. The 36-year-old joined Harlequins from Newcastle Falcons in July 2019 after being named Premiership player
Reece scores as Crusaders beat the Hurricanes 39-25
Crusaders wing Sevu Reece scored the first try as they beat the Hurricanes 39-25 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match this afternoon. The Crusaders beat the Hurricanes by two tries and claimed a bonus point in the p
Robertson believes Crusaders have an advantage before the first game against Hurricanes
Crusaders Head coach Scott Robertson believes his side will have a slight advantage heading into their first game of Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Hurricanes this afternoon. The three-time defending Super Rugby
The Blues make history in Hamilton
The Blues broke their nine year losing streak to the Chiefs in Hamilton as they defeated them 24-12 last night in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Hoskins Sotutu who has links to Fiji scored the Blues first try in the 14th mi
Chiefs ready to deliver a much improved performance- Gatland
Chiefs coach, Warren Gatland says the team is eager to deliver a much-improved performance for their fans at home when they take on an in-form Blues team tonight in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Gatland says last week agai
Sotutu looking to improve his performance in the breakdown areas
One area Blues flanker, Hoskins Sotutu will be aiming at improving is the clearing and the turning over of balls during breakdowns. RugbyPass reports the 21-year-old has been working on this and his coaches have be
More than 100,000 expected fans in attendance after round 2 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
More than 100,000 people are expected to have attended the four matches of Super Rugby Aotearoa by the end of round two. This is a remarkable figure given the low number of crowds for the competition before it was
Kikau's try seals Panthers victory over Storm
Prop Viliame Kikau scored a try for the Panthers as they defeated Melbourne Storm 21-14 in the NRL last night. Kikau's try came from a high ball from Nathan Cleary in the 64th minute of the game to seal the victory
Hurricanes set to rule out Jordie Barrett
Battle of the Barrett’s part two is off, with the Hurricanes set to rule out their All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett for a second straight match. Rated a 50-50 prospect by coach Jason Holland earlier this week,
Sowakula named to start at No.8 for the Chiefs
Fiji born, Pita Gus Sowakula will again start for the Chiefs at number 8 when they face the high flying Blues in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Chiefs have made just two changes to their starting line-up from the t
Blues recall Akira Ioane to face the Chiefs
Akira Ioane has been given the chance to remind the world about his talent after being elected to wear the No 6 jersey against the Chiefs in Hamilton this Saturday. The Blues side have made three changes from Sunda
Dan Carter auctioning one of his prized All Blacks Test jerseys for first time
A rare piece of rugby memorabilia is up for grabs. Former All Black Dan Carter is for the first time auctioning a test jersey to raise money for his local rugby club in New Zealand. Like other sports clubs, So