New Zealand rugby
Super Rugby powerhouse apologises for coach’s foul-mouthed journo spray
With cranky coaches swearing at media, letters and civil war threats, it begs the question: is New Zealand rugby the new Australia?
- by Iain Payten
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Crusaders coach caught swearing about journalist
Crusaders coach Rob Penney was caught using a vulgar term about a New Zealand reporter after a testy press conference.
Tight Five
Super Rugby
Kiwis open to an Anzac Day Bledisloe – but based on this weekend, there’s no need
A round of trans-Tasman clashes in Super Rugby was compelling and showed the competition is flying.
- by Paul Cully
‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day
RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a lucrative “flagship” event for the cash-strapped code.
- by Iain Payten
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Australian rugby
Rennie was on the right track: New Wallabies scrum coach takes shot at Jones
Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging – and he’s just joined Australian rugby.
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Super Rugby
Super Rugby rediscovers a magic ingredient – jeopardy
It is still early days, but the predictability that hurt the competition last year has all but evaporated in 2024.
- by Paul Cully
Bledisloe in the sun: RA eyes afternoon slot for Wallabies-All Blacks in Sydney
The famous trans-Tasman Test hasn’t been played during the day in Sydney since 1995, but Phil Waugh wants to bring back the afternoon kick-off. This is why.
- by Iain Payten
‘I was trying too hard’: The All Black who could pull on Wallabies jumper
He has taken on the Wallabies has part of world rugby’s greatest force. But could a Queensland Reds recruit soon be swapping his national jersey?
- by Nick Wright
‘It’s been a lifelong dream to play league’: The All Blacks winger training with Souths
A Kiwi rugby star turned up to Rabbitohs training on Tuesday hoping to spark his form ahead of the 2024 season – but did not rule out a switch to the NRL.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Analysis
Rugby World Cup
Green waves, red cards and a clash for the ages: Springboks triumph over gutsy All Blacks
It felt like it was going to be New Zealand’s night but South Africa’s sheer determination - and a send-off for the Kiwi skipper - turned the final into an all-time classic.
- by Peter FitzSimons
South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time
The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup, beating New Zealand 12-11 in a pulsating final in Paris to be crowned champions for the fourth time.
- by Jerome Pugmire