Ardie Savea banned for one game after throat-slitting gesture
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has been handed a one-week suspension after he directed a throat-slitting gesture at an opponent during a Super Rugby Pacific match last week.
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Ireland set for new international competition
A new biennial international tournament featuring teams from the Six Nations and the southern hemisphere is set to start in 2026.
Sanzaar, Six Nations Rugby to pull together for 2026 global competition to strengthen global game
Southern Hemisphere Rugby governing body Sanzaar and its Northern Hemisphere counterpart, Six Nations Rugby, are working on a new rugby partnership that'll launch a new international competition in 2026.
Rugby's new 'World League' to kick off in 2026
A new rugby competition between tier one nations from the northern and southern hemisphere will be played every alternate year from 2026 to add a competitive edge to the July and November international windows, officials confirmed on Saturday.
Suspended All Blacks centre Lienert-Brown to miss Springbok clash in Auckland
New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown is set to miss at least the first two games of The Rugby Championship next month after being hit with a three-week ban on Tuesday.
New Zealand centre Lienert-Brown handed three-week ban for dangerous tackle
New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown will miss at least the first two games of the Rugby Championship after getting a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle in Waikato Chiefs' Super Rugby Pacific final loss to Canterbury Crusaders, SANZAAR said.
SANZAAR apologises for Rugby Championship date swap confusion
SYDNEY : The governing body of southern hemisphere rugby, SANZAAR, has apologised for any confusion about the prospect of the Rugby Championship moving from its traditional August to October window to earlier in the year.
SA Rugby reports minor deficit despite record income
Despite reporting a minor deficit, SA Rugby has reported record broadcasting and sponsorship revenues for 2022.
Rugby Australia chief Marinos quits ahead of World Cup
Rugby Australia (RA) boss Andy Marinos resigned on Monday four months out from the World Cup in France, saying it was time to move on after returning the organisation to profit.