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Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Returning All Black shines with a ‘performance of dreams’

Following another electric weekend in Super Rugby Pacific, we have nailed down our Team of the Week for Round Seven.

Justin Marshall’s ‘creative’ idea to overhaul Super Rugby Pacific schedule that is ‘not working’

Justin Marshall wants organisers to change the Super Rugby Pacific schedule.

Ardie Savea suffers setback while Marika Koroibete stars and Richie Mo’unga’s the hero as teams jostle for top four

Ardie Savea, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith and Marika Koroibete were amongst those in action over the past week in Japan Rugby League One.

Super Rugby Pacific boss slams alleged racial abuse and demands life ban

Fijian Drua boss Mick Byrne wants rugby's authorities to hand a lifetime ban to the fan who allegedly hurled a racial slur at Frank Lomani.

Wallaby reaggravates old injury in Waratahs’ defeat to Brumbies

The Waratahs are sweating over the fitness of Angus Bell after he sustained a potential season-ending toe injury in Saturday's loss to the Brumbies.

England star claims Eddie Jones ‘didn’t give a f***’ when in charge of Australia

England loosehead prop Joe Marler has claimed that Eddie Jones "didn't give a f*** about a thing" when he was head coach of the Wallabies.

Michael Hooper shows off breakdown prowess in Sevens debut in Hong Kong

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper showed his breakdown abilities with a stunning intervention to win a penalty in his Sevens debut for Australia.

Quiz: Can you name the top 15 try scorers in international rugby history?

Have a crack at naming all 15.

Springboks legend Bryan Habana reveals why ‘well-suited’ Michael Hooper will be successful in Sevens

Springboks great Bryan Habana has backed Michael Hooper to shine when he makes his Sevens debut for Australia this weekend.

Quiz: Can you name the 25 most capped international rugby players of all-time?

Can you name them all?

Private equity-backed consortium swoop to save Super Rugby side in dire straits before expulsion

The Melbourne Rebels' voluntary administration could be a thing of the past after it was revealed that they are set to receive a huge financial investment.

James Slipper to break Australia’s all-time Super Rugby appearance record

Experienced front-row James Slipper will become the most capped Australian in Super Rugby history when he runs out against the Waratahs this weekend.

Joe Schmidt lands major coup as All Blacks legend revered by Sir Graham Henry and Richie McCaw joins Wallabies

New Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt has brought in one of the All Blacks’ best ever coaches.

‘S*** what they did’ – New Wallabies coach slams New Zealand Rugby over Ian Foster treatment

Ian Foster was replaced as All Blacks head coach by Scott Robertson following the Rugby World Cup.

‘I worry about our game’ – All Blacks legend concerned rugby is losing what makes it ‘unique’

Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga expressed concerns about low crowd attendances in Super Rugby Pacific.

Quade Cooper calls for tackle to be banned after ‘crazy injuries’ to Wallabies and All Blacks players

A specific type of tackle is under the microscope following injuries to Cam Roigard and Lachlan Lonergan.

Leinster boss addresses links to ‘big and powerful’ Taniela Tupou as Rugby Australia lay out their plans

Leinster have been linked with a big-money deal for the Wallabies’ Taniela Tupou.

‘Not the fastest, not the fittest’ – Michael Hooper’s brutally honest assessment ahead of Sevens debut

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper is set to make his debut on World Rugby’s SVNS series in Hong Kong next weekend.

‘Rookie’ Michael Hooper set to make Sevens debut in Hong Kong as Olympic Games loom

Former Wallabies captain and centurion Michael Hooper will finally make his Sevens debut for Australia in Hong Kong during the first weekend of April.

Wonderkid picks Australian rugby over mega-money code-switch

Teenager Max Jorgensen has signed with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs until 2026 despite big interest from the NRL.

Inaugural U20 Rugby Championship fixtures confirmed as Southern sides get ‘crucial prep’ for World Championship

SANZAAR have confirmed the fixtures with the U20 Rugby Championship that begin on May 2 with all the games to be played in Australia.

Danny Care to add to Premiership exodus as French club targets British and Irish Lion and Wallaby

Following his retirement from international rugby, England scrum-half Danny Care could join a French club who are targeting a Lion and a Wallaby star.

Axed Wallaby under Eddie Jones looking ‘constantly threatening’ in 2024

Brumbies speedster Tom Wright has been brilliant for his team in this season’s Super Rugby Pacific with two tries in his last outing.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Saracens claim massive win, golden point drop-goal and Crusaders lose again

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Tug-of-war for Tongan Thor heats up as wealthy French club compete with Leinster

Taniela Tupou's signature is in hot demand in the north.

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: All Blacks star in ‘blockbuster’ display as talented Fijian produces the ‘performance of the round’

Planet Rugby's Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week for Round Five.

Wallabies half-backs inspire Western Force’s first win of the season against high-flying Reds

Wallabies pair Nic White and Ben Donaldson played a big hand in the Western Force’s 40-31 win over Reds in Perth.

Early blow for Joe Schmidt as Wallabies centre’s move abroad complicates British and Irish Lions selection

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Wallabies centre Izaia Perese.

James O’Connor’s intriguing Wallabies selection pitch as British & Irish Lions series looms

Veteran playmaker James O’Connor revealed he would like to see a ‘Red-heavy’ Wallabies side on the back of some stunning form.

World rankings: Italy equal all-time high, Wales hit a record low after the Six Nations

Contrasting news for Italy and Wales following the weekend's Six Nations action.