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Rugby's 'first superstar' Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

Legendary New Zealand rugby union wing Jonah Lomu has died suddenly, aged 40.

Charles Piutau of the Blues sits injured on the bench during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Force

Ulster signing Piutau out for rest of season

Charles Piutau, the All Black who signed to play for Ulster next season, will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after being injured over the weekend, his side the Auckland Blues have said.

Rugby • 04 May 15

Jacques Potgieter's will undergo educational and awareness training after his homophobic comment

Jacques Potgieter fined for homophobic slur

Campaigners against homophobia in sport have welcomed the heavy fine levied against New South Wales forward Jacques Potgieter.

Rugby • 24 Mar 15

Adam Ashley-Cooper scored a brace of tries for the Waratahs

NSW Waratahs claim maiden Super Rugby title

Bernard Foley kicked a penalty a minute from time to give the New South Wales Waratahs their first Super Rugby title with a 33-32 victory over the seven-times champion Canterbury Crusaders in a thrilling final on Saturday.

Rugby • 02 Aug 14

Hong Kong Stadium would likely play host to a franchise team should the country win out in the Super Rugby bid process

Super Rugby franchise to draw international bids

NZRU CEO Steve Tew has revealed there is interest from the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan in joining an expanded Super Rugby competition.

Rugby • 02 May 14

Michael Cheika was Leinster head coach between 2005 and 2010

Cheika gets six-month suspended ban for abuse

Former Leinster coach Michael Cheika has been given a suspended six-month ban by Super Rugby's governing body after he admitted abusing a cameraman during a match.

Rugby • 29 Apr 14

David Pocock receives medical attention after injuring his knee playing for the Brumbies against the Western Force

Fresh agony for Australian Pocock

Australia flanker David Pocock will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery for the second time in 12 months.

Rugby • 06 Mar 14

Richie McCaw had an evening to forget for the Crusaders, and was taken off at half-time

McCaw fractures thumb in Crusaders loss

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks of the Super Rugby season after fracturing his thumb in the Crusaders' defeat by the Blues.

Rugby • 01 Mar 14

Richie McCaw will not play for Crusaders this season

McCaw extends break from rugby

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is set to miss the entire Super Rugby season as he continues his sabbatical from the sport.

Rugby • 13 Apr 13

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