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Michael Cheika returns to the NSW Waratahs for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Michael Cheika returns to Waratahs for 2027

Michael Cheika returns to the NSW Waratahs for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, 13 years after leading them to their only title.

Kadin and Treyvon Pritchard reject cross-code interest and recommit to Australian rugby with long-term Brumbies and Reds deals.

Pritchard brothers recommit to Australian Rugby

Kadin and Treyvon Pritchard reject cross-code interest and recommit to Australian rugby with long-term Brumbies and Reds deals.

Fijian Drua retain hooker Penaia Cakobau for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

Fijian Drua retain Penaia Cakobau for 2027

Fijian Drua have retained experienced hooker Penaia Cakobau for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season after the front-rower impressed during his first campaign with the club.

Blues sign 23-year-old halfback Nic Shearer for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

Blues sign Nic Shearer for 2027 season

Queensland Reds sign 16-year-old lock Kaiya Tafea on a three-year development deal

Reds sign teenage lock Kaiya Tafea

Izaia Perese returns to Queensland Reds and Australian rugby on a deal through 2028

Izaia Perese returns to Queensland Reds

Brad Cooper leaves Hurricanes to join Harlequins after helping the club win its first Super Rugby Pacific title in 10 years.

Brad Cooper leaves Hurricanes for Harlequins

Moana Pasifika will not play Super Rugby Pacific in 2027 after New Zealand Rugby confirmed failed financial rescue efforts.

Moana Pasifika out of Super Rugby 2027

Queensland Reds finalise 2027 coaching team with Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath joining Vern Cotter at Ballymore.

Queensland Reds finalise 2027 coaching team

Jordie Barrett was one of the try scorer for Hurricanes

Hurricanes crush Chiefs 60-5 to clinch Super Rugby Pacific title

Western Force have confirmed that utility back Boston Fakafanua has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

Western Force re-sign Boston Fakafanua

Jordie Barrett scored the opening try for Hurricanes

Hurricanes reach Super Rugby Final with 57-21 win over Blues

Beauden Barrett starts at fullback for Blues

Blues make changes for Hurricanes semi-final

Ardie Savea’s final mission in Japan: Win the title and leave a lasting legacy

Ardie Savea’s final mission in Japan: Win the title and leave a lasting legacy

Filipo Daugunu was one of the try scorer for Reds

Reds beat Drua after Mataele hat-trick scare

Sevu Reece scored a double for Crusaders

Crusaders beat Hurricanes to boost home final hopes

Crusaders fullback Will Jordan has been ruled out of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with a calf injury setback.

Will Jordan ruled out of Crusaders playoffs

Riley Higgins has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury.

Hurricanes confirm Riley Higgins injury blow

Western Force beat Fijian Drua 19-15 but miss the finals.

Western Force beat Drua but miss finals

Filipo Daugunu was part of the winning Reds side

Queensland Reds beat Moana Pasifika 33-31

Sevu Reece was part of the winning Crusaders side

Crusaders beat Chiefs 36-32 in late thriller

Hurricanes have confirmed that assistant coach Cory Jane has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.

Cory Jane signs new Hurricanes deal until 2028

Jona Nareki receives a two-week Super Rugby Pacific ban for a dangerous tackle in the Highlanders’ match against Waratahs.

Jona Nareki gets two-week Super Rugby ban

Brumbies beat Western Force 32-15 as Ryan Lonergan stars

Brumbies secure 32-15 win against Western Force

Highlanders hold off Waratahs 31-26 in crucial Super Rugby win

Highlanders edge out Waratahs with 31-26 victory

Damian McKenzie kicked four conversions and a penalty goal

Chiefs defeat Reds 31-21 at Suncorp Stadium

Sevu Reece was one of the try scorer for Crusaders

Crusaders beat Blues 36-20 at One NZ Stadium

Ben Volavola was part of the winning Reds side

Reds beat Brumbies 30-21 in Brisbane Derby

Fijian Drua beat Highlanders 24-14 to keep finals hopes alive

Fijian Drua beat Highlanders 24-14

George Bridge was part of the winning Force side

Western Force beat Waratahs 20-17 to keep finals hopes alive

The Hurricanes beat the Crusaders 38-31 to remain top of the Super Rugby Pacific table after a high-quality clash.

Hurricanes stay top with 38-31 win over Crusaders

Tim Ryan has signed a new two-year Queensland Reds contract through 2028 after continuing his rise in Super Rugby Pacific.

Tim Ryan signs new Queensland Reds deal until 2028

Henry Robertson has signed a new Western Force deal until 2028 after emerging as one of the form scrum-halves in Super Rugby Pacific.

Henry Robertson re-signs with Western Force until 2028

Beauden Barrett scored the decisive penalty for Blues

Blues beat Reds 36-33 in Super Point thriller

The Hurricanes produced a dominant performance to defeat the ACT Brumbies 45-12 in a Super Rugby Pacific Super Round clash

Hurricanes beat Brumbies 45-12 in Super Round Clash

Codie Taylor was one of the try scorer for Crusaders

Crusaders beat Waratahs 35-20 in Christchurch

Fijian Drua beat Brumbies 33-28 in a major Super Rugby upset

Drua stun Brumbies 33-28 in Canberra

Damian McKenzie was part of the winning Chiefs side

Chiefs beat Hurricanes 22-17 in super point thriller

Folau Fainga'a was one of the try scorer for Waratahs

Waratahs beat Moana Pasifika 29-14 in storm-delayed clash

Beauden Barrett was part of the winning Blues side

Blues beat Highlanders 47-40 in Eden Park thriller

The Blues have confirmed that outside back Zarn Sullivan has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Super Rugby Pacific club

Zarn Sullivan signs new Blues deal until 2028

Moana Pasifika face uncertainty beyond 2026 after reports their owners will walk away, leaving the club needing new backing.

Moana Pasifika owners to exit after 2026 season - Reports

Crusaders have retired their iconic matchday horses ahead of the move to One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

Crusaders retire iconic matchday Horses

Jordie Barrett was part of the winning Hurricanes side

Hurricanes beat Blues 42-19 in Wellington

Fijian Drua edge Western Force 24-22 in Lautoka as Zac Lomax debuts

Fijian Drua beat Force 24-22 in Lautoka thriller

The ACT Brumbies returned to winning ways with a gritty 14-10 victory over the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium

Brumbies edge Highlanders 14-10 in Dunedin

Massimo De Lutiis has signed a new three-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds

Massimo De Lutiis signs new Reds deal

Cam Suafoa has announced his retirement from rugby after revealing that his cancer has spread and is now terminal.

Cameron Suafoa retires from rugby

Tamaiti Williams will miss the rest of the 2026 Super Rugby season after the Crusaders prop was diagnosed with a spinal disc infection.

Tamaiti Williams out for rest of season

The Hurricanes produced a dominant performance in Wellington to defeat the Queensland Reds 52-14

Hurricanes thump Reds 52-14 in Wellington

Beauden Barrett was part of the winning Blues side

Blues beat Waratahs 35-20 after second-half surge

Sevu Reece was one of the try scorer for Crusaders

Crusaders beat Moana Pasifika 50-21 In Auckland

Hunter Paisami was part of the winning Reds side

Reds beat Drua 21-6 For first win in Fiji

Queensland Reds centre Isaac Henry has re-signed through to the end of 2027 after returning to strong form in Super Rugby Pacific

Isaac Henry re-signs with Queensland Reds for 2027

Fijian Drua defeat Brumbies 42-27 for historic Super Rugby win

Drua beat Brumbies 42-27 In historic Fiji win

Filipo Daugunu was part of the winning Reds side

Reds beat Waratahs 26-17 at Suncorp Stadium

Beauden Barrett was part of the winning Blues side

Blues beat Crusaders 29-13 at Eden Park

Highlanders edge Western Force 39-31 in thrilling Super Rugby clash

Highlanders beat Force 39-31 in Dunedin thriller

Damian McKenzie kicked six conversions for Chiefs

Chiefs beat Moana Pasifika 57-24 in Hamilton

Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams handed three-match suspension after foul play ruling

Tamaiti Williams suspended for three matches

All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima signs new deal with Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby through 2028 World Cup cycle

Cortez Ratima re-signs with New Zealand Rugby to 2028

James Slipper was part of the winning Brumbies side

Brumbies snatch 30-27 win over Blues

Sevu Reece was part of the winning Crusaders side

Crusaders stun Chiefs 43-33 in Hamilton

Jordie Barrett was part of the losing Hurricanes side

Drua beat Hurricanes 25-20 in Lautoka

Fraser McReight scored the opening try for Reds

Reds beat Highlanders 31-14 in Brisbane

The Western Force claimed their first win of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a convincing 35-19 victory

Western Force beat Moana 35-19 in Pukekohe

Western Force confirm signing of Australian winger James Ramm on two-year deal

James Ramm signs two-year Western Force deal

The Western Force slipped to a second straight defeat to open their Super Rugby Pacific campaign

Blues beat Force 42-32 in Perth thriller

The Chiefs held off a spirited Highlanders fightback to secure a 26-23 victory in Dunedin

Chiefs edge Highlanders 26-23 in Dunedin

Max Jorgensen double powers Waratahs past Drua

Waratahs beat Drua 36-13 in Sydney

Dalton Papali’i confirms move to Castres Olympique after 2026 Super Rugby season with Blues

Dalton Papali'i to leave Blues for France after 2026 season

Brumbies surge past Force after comeback in heat

Brumbies beat Force 56-24 in Perth opener

Luke Jacobson was part of the winning Chiefs side

Chiefs beat Blues 19-15 at Eden Park

All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker extend contracts with New Zealand Rugby and Chiefs through 2028 season

Leroy Carter and Simon Parker commit To Chiefs until 2028

Anton Segner

Blues re-sign Anton Segner until 2027

Super Rugby Pacific announces new law innovations to improve flow in the 2026 season.

Super Rugby Pacific announces law changes for 2026

All Blacks scrum-half Cam Roigard extends his New Zealand Rugby contract to 2029.

Cam Roigard extends New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes deal to 2029

Blues confirm Vern Cotter will depart after 2026 to join Reds.

Vern Cotter to leave Blues after 2026 Super Rugby season

Waratahs lock Miles Amatosero receives four-game ban after training-ground altercation.

Miles Amatosero banned after training ground incident

Angus Crichton will return to rugby union with the Waratahs from the 2027 season.

Angus Crichton to switch codes with Waratahs deal

Queensland Reds extend back-rower Vaiuta Latu’s deal through the 2027 season.

Reds extend Vaiuta Latu contract to 2027

Fraser McReight will captain Queensland Reds in 2026 after major honours and leadership roles.

Fraser McReight named Reds captain for 2026

Former All Black Jarrad Hoeata joins Chiefs coaching team for 2026.

Jarrad Hoeata joins Chiefs coaching staff for 2026 season

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