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After 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
Australia just launched a $30 million program to use two upcoming Rugby World Cups as catalysts for lasting positive change across the Pacific region. The Impact Beyond initiative aims to grow rugby participation by nearly 40% while strengthening communities from Australia to island nations.
Former All Black Augustine Pulu is back in New Zealand at 36, joining Moana Pasifika after a divine calling to inspire Pacific youth. The five-time father and decorated rugby veteran wants to give back to his community through one more shot at Super Rugby.
After two years away from international rugby, Argentine Rugby World Cup semi-finalist Emiliano Boffelli is making his comeback closer to home. The 31-year-old with 59 caps for his country just joined Los Capibaras for Super Rugby Americas.
Rugby World Cup champion Mike Catt is bringing his championship expertise to the Fijian Drua as senior assistant coach for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The move marks a homecoming to rugby's heartland for a coach who's helped shape championship teams across three continents.
Australia just committed $90 million to host the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups, with a bold plan to get 70% more women and girls playing the game. The funding will transform grassroots rugby across Australia and the Pacific for years to come.
The USA Men's Eagles rugby team defeated Samoa to secure their spot in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The high-stakes victory marks a major milestone for American rugby on the global stage.
Four of the world's top women's rugby teams will compete at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium this April, returning to a venue that already broke U.S. attendance records. The stadium, built specifically for women's professional sports, welcomes the Pacific Four Series as part of America's growing rugby future.
Wellington's Fehi Fineanganofo just completed back-to-back hat tricks, helping his Hurricanes team dominate Australian competition with a stunning 52-14 victory. The 23-year-old winger now leads the season with nine tries as his team claims the top spot in Super Rugby Pacific.
Eight months after their thrilling 31-31 World Cup draw, the Wallaroos and USA women's rugby teams meet again this weekend in Kansas City. The intense rivalry between these evenly matched teams continues to deliver nail-biting matches that showcase the growing excitement in women's rugby.
Germany's national rugby team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in their history, defeating Romania 30-24 in the Rugby Europe Championship opener. The Schwarze Adler's victory over the World Cup regulars marks a breakthrough moment for German rugby.
Australia's most remote rugby team delivered one of the season's biggest upsets, proving distance doesn't diminish determination. The Western Force's commanding victory keeps their historic playoff dreams alive.
North Carolina becomes the proud host of World Rugby Nations Cup matches this July, bringing elite international rugby teams from six continents to Charlotte and Cary. The tournament gives emerging rugby nations a vital proving ground before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Two former high school classmates will lead New Zealand's Hurricanes rugby team together in 2026. Jordie Barrett and Du'Plessis Kirifi are taking their friendship from the classroom to the captain's armband.
Former U.S. rugby coach Gary Gold believes basketball players could become rugby's next wave of talent. With over 19,000 NCAA basketball players and few NBA spots available, rugby is finding success converting athletes who already have the skills to excel.
York Knights pulled off one of rugby's greatest underdog victories, defeating defending Super League champions Hull KR 19-18 in their first-ever top-flight match. A last-minute drop goal sealed the fairytale win for the newcomers.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan that will pour over $1 billion into growing the sport worldwide, with a historic focus on bringing rugby to America's massive sports market. The strategy aims to make rugby more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable while doubling prize money for players.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
Three sold-out rugby games in Christchurch drew 75,000 fans and generated over $6 million in local spending, proving the city's new stadium is already a game-changer. The Super Round success has officials planning bigger events and sparked talks for a historic Anzac Day match.
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