Spread the word: the Chiefs are officially back in business. After losing 11 games on the trot, they now stand as genuine Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa title contenders after beating the Crusaders 26-25 at FMG Stadium Waikato. In a wildly entertaining game in front of a bumper 18,500 crowd that featured
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Highlanders keep final hopes alive
Compelling leadership displays by halfback Aaron Smith, and his loose forward combination, helped the Highlanders to a 35–29 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa win over the Blues in Dunedin on Friday. Smith was everywhere, upsetting the Blues at every chance and leading a strong defensive effort that nullified the attacking sorties mounted
Next steps in Pacific Island professional teams’ journey confirmed by New Zealand Rugby
In a significant step forward for Pacific Island rugby, Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition next year, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today. The NZR Board’s decision to approve licences is a major step toward the two Pasifika teams
Leinster battle back to dethrone defending champions in Heineken Champions Cup epic
Leinster's Hugo Keenan and James Lowe celebrate as Jordan Larmour scores a try Leinster Rugby put in a commanding display to fight back from 14-0 down to defeat Heineken Champions Cup holders Exeter Chiefs 34-22 in a classic quarter-final clash at Sandy Park. A brace from Jordan Larmour as well as a
Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals
Following the draws for the semi-final matches in the 2020/21 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup which were held today (Sunday 11 April) at BT Sport’s studios in London, EPCR is pleased to confirm the high-profile fixtures. HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUP La Rochelle v Leinster Rugby, Stade Marcel Deflandre Toulouse v
Toulouse battle past Clermont to reach third successive Heineken Champions Cup semi-final
Toulouse's Romain Ntamack Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack kicked all of his side’s points as they claimed a 21-12 away success over ASM Clermont Auvergne to secure a spot in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals for the third successive season. The four-time European champions pulled away in the final 20 minutes as Clermont’s
Jalibert kicks Bordeaux-Begles into first semi-final
Bordeaux-Begles’ Matthieu Jalibert is congratulated by Cameron Woki after he kicks a last-minute penalty Matthieu Jalibert kicked all 24 of Bordeaux-Begles’ points – including a last-minute 55-metre penalty kick – to send his side into the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time. They defeated a stubborn Racing 92 side 24-21
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Crusaders impressive on opening day of U20s tournament
Continuing the franchise's remarkable record, the Crusaders Under 20 squad sent out a warning to rivals at the Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20s played in Taupo on Sunday. Up against the Blues in their first game, the southern side showed great discipline and control to punish the Blues' infringements
