The Crusaders form a huddle during the round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match between Highlanders and Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium, on May 11, 2024, in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Coach apologises to fans for staggering collapse

Crusaders coach Rob Penney was moved to "apologise to everyone" after his side's sorry season hit new lows in Dunedin.

Ben Donaldson of the Force runs the ball at HBF Park.

'Triple threat' creates welcome Wallabies headache

Incumbent Wallabies five-eighth Ben Donaldson gave Joe Schmidt a timely reminder of his abilities as the Western Force revived their finals hopes.

The Waratahs have had a horrendous injury toll in 2024.

'Horrendous' injury adds to Waratahs player crisis

Under pressure coach Darren Coleman revealed the extent of the injury after Saturday's damaging 29-21 loss to the Brumbies.

Sam Cane of New Zealand looks dejected at fulltime.

All Blacks captain announces shock retirement

He's been granted an early release from the final year of his New Zealand Rugby contract and has signed a long term deal in Japan.

Australia react to their defeat at Allianz Stadium.

Painful reality check for trailblazing women's coach

New coach Jo Yapp admitted the Wallaroos were slapped with a wake up call in a 33-14 loss to a muscular Canada in Sydney's wet.

Harry Johnson-Holmes clutches his leg after falling in the Waratahs vs Brumbies match.

Waratahs injury crisis reaches unbelievable all-time high

Any hopes of rescuing their Super Rugby Pacific season are done after suffering defeat at the hands of the Brumbies in muddy conditions.

Waratahs captain Jake Gordon taps the ball, failing to move it.

'Wrong again': This mistake sums up terrible Tahs season

The Waratahs had a golden opportunity to score but squandered it when their captain had a brain explosion at the most crucial moment.

Ricky Riccitelli of the Blues celebrates on full time during the round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match between Blues and Hurricanes at Eden Park.

Decisive strip seals Blues win in game-of-the-year contender

The Blues beat the Hurricanes in a thrilling finish to the top-of-the-table clash at Eden Park, continuing an unbeaten run for the home side.

Reds No.8 Harry Wilson (middle) sporting an arm brace.

Wallabies hopeful sent to hospital over fracture fears

Harry Wilson was sent to hospital for scans after suffering a suspected fracture in the Reds' win over the Rebels in Brisbane.

Jeff Toomaga-Allen of the Reds celebrates victory during the round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels.

Reds seal comeback win as Rebels cop rough call

A decisive call condemned the Rebels to another loss while the Reds sealed an ugly come-from-behind win.