Rugby Union

The New Zealand rugby union community comes together to pay respect to Māori All Blacks representative Connor Garden-Bachop, who died on Monday aged 25.

The Chiefs set up a Super Rugby Pacific final with the Blues after the Hamilton-based team shocked the Hurricanes 30-19.

The Gold Coast Titans sign Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby.

The Melbourne Rebels' final Super Rugby Pacific match ends in heartbreak, with the Hurricanes storming to a 47-20 victory on the back of a big second half in Wellington.

Australia have won the women's World Sevens Series, giving them momentum and confidence heading into this year's Olympic Games.

Rugby Australia can justify cutting the Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific on financial grounds, but it must remain mindful of the impact made by diminishing the sport's footprint in a non-traditional market, writes Luke Pentony.

Rugby Australia says a lack of financial security from a proposed consortium means it had no choice but to axe the Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby in 2025.

The teens who violently attacked rugby union great Toutai Kefu and his family inside their Brisbane home were drunk and confused, but Mr Kefu's wife vividly replays the nightmarish night and can not erase the images, a Brisbane court hears.

It wasn't the start to the Pacific Four Series the Wallaroos were hoping to make, but they feel they're heading in the right direction despite the 33-14 scoreline against the Canadians.

The Reds hold firm in the final moments of their clash with the Crusaders to win 33-28 and end a drought that started in 1999.

Falling asleep immediately after work was a warning sign something was wrong, but it wasn't until blood tests were done during pregnancy that Sally Fuesaina's iron deficiency was revealed — something it's estimated one in three female athletes have.

Embattled Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels have received a huge boost in their attempts to stave off the axe with creditors approving their financial rescue plan over liquidation. 

The annual police charity event has been held in the northern WA mining town of Newman for 19 years and locals can't understand why it's suddenly been moved 1,500 kilometres away.

Billy Vunipola is sentenced to four months' imprisonment and fined 240 euros for assault and battery after being arrested by police in Spain. 

Snapping a three-year premiership drought, the Waratahs dominate Fijian Drua 50-14 in the Super Rugby Women's season decider to complete an undefeated campaign.

First it was Joseph Sua'ali'i announcing a switch to the NSW Waratahs, and now Joey Manu is set to play rugby union even further afield, taking a one-year deal with Japanese side Toyota Verblitz.

Fijian Drua's Frank Lomani faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines after an elbow to the back of the head of his Rebels opponent that shocked fans and commentators. 

There's been a mixed response from Australian community rugby clubs to new tackling laws aimed at reducing the rate of head knocks and concussion.

Researchers at Deakin University find that 85 per cent of sportswomen have had their wellbeing affected by online harm, calling for sporting clubs and organisations to work together to solve the problem. 

Five months after a disappointing World Cup campaign, Ireland rebounds to claim a second successive Six Nations crown with a 17-13 triumph over Scotland in Dublin.

After a weekend where extreme heat delayed major league games, there is no question anymore about the impact climate change has on sport. But a new report by an organisation of athletes has found most major sporting bodies have so far stayed silent on the issue. 

Louis Lynagh, the son of Wallabies great Michael, brings joy to Italian rugby and despair to Australia — his try on debut helps Italy beat Scotland as the Azzurri leapfrog the Wallabies in the world rankings.

England's Marcus Smith comes up clutch to down Ireland at Twickenham, while Italy ends a home drought against Scotland. 

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says the expenses racked up as part of the Wallabies' failed World Cup tilt are "not acceptable".

The Melbourne Rebels' off-field troubles are reflected in their opening Super Rugby Pacific performance against the ACT Brumbies, with the cash-strapped club crashing to a 30-3 loss.