Super Rugby Aotearoa
Rugby Australia threatens to leave Super Rugby for a ‘more lucrative’ domestic format
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has said Australia could exit trans-Tasman Super Rugby in 2024 for a purely domestic competition
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby gets green light
The Australia-New Zealand Super Rugby tournament this year looks set to go ahead following the New Zealand government's announcement of a travel bubble between the two countries starting April 19
RugbyPass to stream Super Rugby Aotearoa in overseas markets
Rugby union digital media platform RugbyPass will stream live coverage of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa competition this year in 100 territories around the world, under a new deal with New Zealand…
Nine to launch Stan Sports streaming service after Rugby Australia rights capture
Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment is launching a premium sports streaming service, Stan Sports, following its acquisition of Rugby Australia domestic media rights
Super Rugby Aotearoa to run again in 2021
New Zealand Rugby will run a repeat of its Super Rugby Aotearoa series in 2021, and has decided against adding teams from Australia or the Pacific Islands
New Zealand Rugby eyes full 2020 season
New Zealand Rugby is preparing the All Blacks national team for a full slate of fixtures between now and the end of the year, even as Covid-19 continues to disrupt sport in the country and around the world
Covid-19 outbreak hits Super Rugby Aotearoa finale
The sold-out Blues v Crusaders Super Rugby Aotearoa finale has been cancelled as Auckland battles a new spike in Covid-19 cases
Sport in doubt as Covid-19 resurfaces in New Zealand
The final weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa could be postponed due to new Covid-19 lockdown restrictions
Round-Up: BCCI denies further sponsor pressure, England tour of India postponed, Super Rugby Aotearoa sell-out, and more
Germany will not allow fans into football stadiums until at least the end of October - Reuters/CNA
Portimao in Portugal will host the final race of the 2020 MotoGP season - Reuters/CNA
Round-Up: Fifa’s $1.5bn relief fund, Chinese Olympic stream breaks 85m, DAZN Japan cable deal, and more
Fifa is investing $1.5bn (€1.3
Round-Up: EPL encourages fans to stay away, digital passports for stadiums, US Open green light, Super Rugby’s NZ viewing figures, and more
English Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has encouraged fans to stay away from stadiums, as the league prepares to resume play today
Incoming Rugby Australia chair floats new Super Rugby plan
New Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is eager to establish a competition with neighbours New Zealand from 2021 to relieve the financial burden due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Australian sports venues to allow crowds of 10,000 from July
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given approval for crowds of up to 10,000 people to be allowed into sports stadiums from next month
Returning crowds for Super Rugby Aotearoa will bring welcome cash injection
The opening games of the planned mini-series between New Zealand’s five Super Rugby teams are heading for substantial attendances.
Super Rugby Aotearoa to kick off in front of full crowds
New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa (the Māori name for New Zealand) competition will kick off in front of crowds this weekend, after the country's government moved its Covid-19 warning to alert level …
New Zealand may open stadiums from Monday
The New Zealand government will next Monday consider dropping the country's Covid-19 alert level to 'level 1', meaning it could fully open sports stadiums
Sunwolves’ Super Rugby journey comes to premature end
Rugby Australia has said the Sunwolves will not take part in Australia's pared-back Super Rugby competition this year, bringing the curtain down on the Tokyo franchise
NZ Super Rugby series to start in June
New Zealand Rugby plans to run a series featuring its five Super Rugby teams starting on June 13, becoming the first major rugby nation to restart elite competition