- yesterday
New Zealand beat Scotland 43-21 at Murrayfield as Ewan Ashman scores hat-trick
New Zealand pulled away after the break to win 43-21 at Murrayfield, and Scotland's wait for a first win over the All Blacks goes on.
- 2d ago
New Zealand election too close to call as National and Labour tie near 29%
Opportunity, a new party led by Qiulae Wong, could decide who forms the next government once the special votes and the official result are in.
- 2d ago
Ireland beat Argentina 42-12 with Hugo Keenan hat-trick in Nations Championship
Hugo Keenan scored three tries as Ireland opened the home leg of the Nations Championship with a bonus-point win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, 6 November. Argentina finished with two players sin-binned and five lost throw-ins.
- 3d ago
Wales edge Japan 28-21 in Nations Championship with late Josh Adams try
Wales beat Japan 28-21 in Cardiff on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with winger Josh Adams scoring the decisive try in the 69th minute and then making a last-minute ruck penalty on his own 22 to stop Japan from drawing.
- 3d ago
More than 40 pilot whales die after mass stranding on New Zealand's North Island
Rescuers could not save most of the whales stranded on the Ngawi coast, where the Department of Conservation said 43 had died by Friday, 6 November. Two whales were returned to the sea, and four were still alive on Thursday, 5 November.
- 4d ago
Revolut values fintech at $115 billion in employee secondary share sale
The London-based neobank closed a secondary share sale on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with no new money entering the company. The deal follows a $75 billion valuation set in November 2025.
- 5d ago
Scotland name Russell and Tuipulotu back for All Blacks test at Murrayfield
Scotland host New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday, 7 November, with captain Sione Tuipulotu and fly-half Finn Russell back in the starting XV. Glasgow Warriors supply 10 of the 15 starters.
- 5d ago
Noel McNamara named Leinster head coach succeeding Leo Cullen from July 2027
The Clare native leaves his attack coach role at Union Bordeaux-Bègles to take over at Leinster on 1 July 2027. The province confirmed the appointment on 3 November 2026, after a report by The Sunday Times.
- 6d ago
Two helicopters collide while landing near Mount Everest in Nepal, killing one Indian tourist
A midair collision between two helicopters at Pheriche, in Nepal's Solukhumbu district, killed a 47-year-old Indian tourist on Tuesday, 3 November. A New Zealand visitor and pilots were injured while the aircraft were coming in to land on the Everest Base Camp trekking route.
- Oct 31
South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs as Simon Harmer takes 6-16 to win series 2-1
Australia were bowled out for 111 while chasing 288 on the final day at Newlands, handing South Africa a 176-run win and the series. Simon Harmer finished with career-best figures of 6-16 in the innings.
- Oct 26
Sydney opens second airport 60 km from city, with no rail link and few airlines
The airport lies about 60 kilometres from the city centre, and its rail link into the city is not yet finished, so travellers rely on buses and shuttles for now.
- Oct 22
Janith Liyanage's six gives Sri Lanka a two-wicket win over England despite Harry Brook's 202
Janith Liyanage hit the winning six off the penultimate ball in Rawalpindi on Thursday, 22 October, after Sri Lanka needed eight from the final over to chase England's 429-4.
- Oct 17
All Blacks beat Wallabies 43-21 in Sydney for 13th straight Bledisloe Test win
New Zealand led 36-7 at half-time after six first-half tries, then finished 43-21 winners at Stadium Australia on Saturday, 17 October. Australia have now lost 13 straight Bledisloe Tests to their trans-Tasman rivals.
- Oct 17
Canada beats England 24-21 in Toronto, ending the Red Roses' unbeaten run
Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try gave Canada a 24-21 win over England at BMO Field in Toronto, where 18,621 spectators watched a record crowd for a stand-alone women's match in North America.
- Oct 10
Australia beats South Africa by 214 runs in Durban as Hazlewood takes six wickets
Josh Hazlewood took 6-49 as South Africa were all out for 206 on the final day at Kingsmead, giving Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- Oct 8
All Blacks recall Scott and Beauden Barrett for Eden Park test against Australia
Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf and veteran Scott Barrett returns to the forward pack as New Zealand prepares to defend its 40-year Eden Park record against Australia on Saturday.
- Oct 5
Paris court opens closed-door trial of Rohan Rane over Discord abuse network
Rohan Rane faces charges of torture, organized extortion, and child abuse at the Paris Assize Court for operating an international Discord network that coerced teenage girls into self-harm.
- Oct 5
Samoa Prime Minister Apologizes After 2007 Nazi Salute Video Emerges
Samoa's Prime Minister Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt issued an apology on Monday after a local newspaper published a 2007 video showing him leading a Nazi salute and chanting 'Heil Hitler' during a private family gathering on the island of Savai'i.
- Oct 4
Sydney Roosters defeat Newcastle Knights 19-18 to win 2026 NRL Grand Final
The Sydney Roosters overcame an early 12-0 deficit to edge the Newcastle Knights 19-18 at Accor Stadium, clinching their 16th NRL premiership title.
- Oct 3
Sharks edge Leinster 26-20 in Durban as Lions beat Ospreys 35-19
Defending champions Leinster left Durban with a single losing bonus point after a 26-20 loss to the Sharks, while the Lions scored six tries to beat Ospreys 35-19 in Johannesburg.
