Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

Global 20-minute red card

SANZAAR want the 20-minute red card to be introduced worldwide with the motion set to be voted on in May. Chief executive Brendan Morris attended […]

Aussies battling to keep Petaia

ON THE BLINDSIDE Australian utility back Jordan Petaia is being chased by the country’s leading rugby league clubs. Reds flyer Petaia is out of contract […]

McNicholl goes home

Wales back Johnny McNicholl has rejoined Crusaders for the remainder of the season after leaving Scarlets to return to New Zealand. McNicholl, 33, who has […]

Esterhuizen says no to Toulon

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen is on the shopping list for several clubs in Japan after appearing to have rejected […]

Savea keen to take on Hurricanes

Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has signed for Moana Pasifika from the Hurricanes. The World Cup winner is “looking forward to the challenge” with […]

Chiefs ace Tom set for Hanazono

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Tom Hendrickson has signed a deal with Osaka-based Japanese League One side Hanazono Kintetsu Liners after leaving Exeter Chiefs […]

Jones heads to Moana Pasifika

Former Wales fly-half and assistant coach Stephen Jones is set to head to New Zealand to link up with Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika, coached […]

Burns has his eye on media

ON THE BLINDSIDE Freddie Burns says he would love to move into the media if he calls time on his career when his second spell […]

London Irish head coach Les Kiss

Kiss agrees terms with Reds

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish head coach Les Kiss will be working in Super Rugby next season after agreeing terms with […]

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell

Patchell’s switch

ON THE BLINDSIDE Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell who was thought to be heading to France after being released by The Scarlets could now be on […]

Les Kiss - London Irish head coach

Kiss favourite for Reds

ON THE BLINDSIDE NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish boss Les Kiss has emerged as the clear favourite to replace former All Blacks star Brad Thorn […]

London Irish head coach Les Kiss

Kiss weighing up his options

Former London Irish boss Les Kiss appears to be in demand after speaking to clubs in Super Rugby and United Rugby Championship about making a […]

Heavenly finish as Crusaders snatch title

By CAMERON STEPHENS Super Rugby Pacific Final Chiefs ……………… 20pts Tries: Stevenson 22, Narawa 42 Conversions: McKenzie 24, 44 Penalties: McKenzie 19, 49 Crusaders………..25pts Tries: […]

Western Force move for Potter

Western Force are poised to announce that they have signed former Leicester Tigers winger Harry Potter who was released early from his contract by the […]

Wallaby lock heads for Rebels

Wallaby lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has signed a deal with Super Rugby outfit Melbourne Rebels after only spending a season playing in the Premiership for Northampton […]

Koroibete hat-trick downs the Eagles

Japan League One round-up Saitama Wild Knights will defend their crown next week after winning their semi-final 51-20 against Yokohama Eagles. A second-half hat-trick from […]