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RNZ News
3 days ago
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Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Brumbies v Crusaders
Sevu Reece palms off Andy Muirhead during the Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies v Crusaders, GIO Stadium Canberra. Photo: Ben Appleton/ActionPress It's a shootout for either top spot or second place in Canberra, as both these sides look to give themselves the best advantage before the play-offs begin next weekend. Kick-off is at 9:35pm NZT.
RNZ News
16-05-2025
- Sport
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Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders see off fast-finishing Waratahs
Johnny McNicholl scores against the Waratahs. Photo: Steven Markham/ActionPress The Crusaders have had some bad memories lately of their visits to Sydney, however a win here will potentially put them top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder for now. Meanwhile, the Tahs are just looking to get back into the top six and keep their slim play-off hopes alive. Kick-off is at 9:35pm NZT.
RNZ News
11-05-2025
- Sport
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Rugby: 13-man Baby Blacks retain U20 championship title
Taniela Maisiri dashes toward the try line during the NZU20 v Argentina, The Rugby Championship Under 20 match, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha. Photo: Halden Krog/ActionPress New Zealand has retained the men's under-20 Rugby Championship title with a 48-45 victory over hosts South Africa in Gqeberha. The result meant the Baby Blacks edged Australia for the title after they beat Argentina 40-36. New Zealand were behind 19-0 after 13 minutes after conceding two early tries to the young Springboks before fighting their way back into the game. The two sides swapped tries throughout the match with New Zealand taking the lead for the first time during the second half. However, it was a tense finish as the visitors were reduced to 13 players after Caleb Woodley was red-carded and Randall Baker was given a yellow card. Flanker Woodley was marched for a head clash with 11 minutes to play, while Baker was binned with three minutes to play for pulling down a maul which resulted in a penalty try. New Zealand managed to defend strongly and held on for a memorable win and retention of the title. Centre Harlyn Saunoa scored three tries and winger Maloni Kunawave two. New Zealand try scorers were: Harlyn Saunoa (3), Manumaua Letiu, Maloni Kunawave (2), Sika Pole and Stanley Solomon, while Will Cole kicked four conversions. Both New Zealand and Australia finished with two wins and a draw with New Zealand handed the title on points differential. The Junior World Cup kicks off in Italy on 29 June.
RNZ News
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Rugby live updates: Black Ferns v Wallaroos
Katelyn Vaha'akolo of the Black Ferns scores a try (file photo). Photo: Joe Toth/ActionPress The Black Ferns open their season with a test against the Wallaroos, who will be hoping for a slightly better scoreline than the 62-0 thrashing they got the last time these sides met. Kick-off is at 5pm NZT, Saturday.
RNZ News
05-05-2025
- Sport
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Rugby: Black Ferns Sevens win World Series title
Jorja Miller. Photo: / Juan Gasparini The Black Ferns Sevens have been crowned World Series champions after crushing Australia 31-7 in the final of the winner-takes-all season ending tournament in Los Angeles. New Zealand, who led 12-0 at halftime, have now won four straight matches against Australia since the final of the Perth event. Michaela Brake. Photo: Photosport Jorja Miller, Michaela Brake, Risi Pouri-Lane, Mahina Paul and Sarah Hirini were the try-scorers for the champions. The Black Ferns Sevens had already wrapped up the overall league title after winning four of the six previous rounds, including the most recent in Singapore. New Zealand won the Cape Town, Vancouver, Hong Kong and Singapore rounds. The top eight men's and women's teams in the standings after the Singapore event then qualified for the LA season finale. Jazmin Felix-Hotham. Photo: Alex Gallardo/ActionPress Olympic champions New Zealand beat hosts the United States 34-7 in the semi-finals. Michaela Brake scored a hat-trick of tries for the Black Ferns Sevens against the US with Jorja Miller, Jazmin Felix-Hotham and Sarah Hirini the other players to dot down. The Black Ferns Sevens had already wrapped up the overall league title after winning four of the six previous World Series events, including the last three in a row before LA. New Zealand won the Cape Town, Vancouver, Hong Kong and Singapore rounds. The All Blacks Sevens were beaten 31-5 by South Africa in the men's semi-finals and eventually finished third after overcoming Argentina 38-17 in the bronze medal playoff. It's the New Zealand men's first podium finish this World Series season. South Africa will play Spain in the men's final.
