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WFR NEWS XXXI — Premiership Round Ten Official Round Review | Six matches | Challenge Shield changes hands TIGERS ROAR INTO SHIELD HISTORY AS PREMIERSHIP DELIVERS ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER ROUND! Leeds Tigers seize the WFR Challenge Shield, We...
WFR NEWS XXXI CONFERENCE ONE — ROUND TEN REVIEW VIKINGS UNLEASH 72-POINT STORM AS CONFERENCE ONE ERUPTS! McKENZIE AND RATIMA HIT HAT-TRICKS, MAGPIES SOAR, PIONEERS CONQUER PARIS AND LUMBERJACKS DOMINATE! Round Ten of World Fantasy Rugby ...
🏉 WFR NEWS XXXI PREMIERSHIP — ROUND NINE REVIEW DOLPHINS DESTROY DIABLOS 56–0, WILD RUN RIOT IN PERTH AND SWASHBUCKLERS KEEP THE SHIELD! LEEDS TIGERS ROAR BACK, DURBAN DOMINATE IN WALES AND BRISBANE PIRATES CONTINUE THEIR PREMIERSHIP CH...
🏉 WFR NEWS XXXI CONFERENCE ONE — ROUND NINE REVIEW VIKINGS UNLEASH EIGHT-TRY ONSLAUGHT, GRIZZLIES MAUL LUMBERJACKS AND PIONEERS SOAR! HAWKE'S BAY SILENCE TOKYO, SCOTLAND'S CANNON FIRE SIX AND TAUPO'S CAPTAIN LEADS A STUNNING COMEBACK! R...
🏉 WFR NEWS XXXI PREMIER CONFERENCE — ROUND SEVEN REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 SWASHBUCKLERS STORM BACK TO DEFEND SHIELD, BRISBANE STUN CHAMPIONS AND WHALERS CONQUER GALWAY! SILVERSTREAM RUN RIOT AGAINST RHINOS, DURBAN HOLD OFF PERTH AND HARLEQ...
🏉 WFR NEWS XXXI CONFERENCE ONE — ROUND SEVEN REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 GRIZZLIES DESTROY PARIS 60–0, KINGHORN FIRES EDINBURGH TO VICTORY AND MAGPIES SURVIVE ONE-POINT THRILLER! CALIFORNIA DELIVER NINE-TRY MASTERCLASS, PIONEERS DEFY RED CARD...
WFR NEWS XXXI PREMIER CONFERENCE — ROUND SIX REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 MO'UNGA DESTROYS LEEDS WITH FIVE-TRY MASTERCLASS AS PREMIER CONFERENCE ERUPTS! WHALERS RUN RIOT, REDS HIT 57, SWASHBUCKLERS RETAIN CHALLENGE SHIELD AND DIABLOS STUN BRISB...
WFR NEWS XXXI CONFERENCE ONE | ROUND SIX REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 BORDEAUX BLANK TOKYO, GRIZZLIES MAUL CONDORS AS ROUND SIX EXPLODES! Round Six of World Fantasy Rugby XXXI Conference One delivered another sensational weekend of rugby, with ...
WFR NEWS XXXI PREMIER CONFERENCE | ROUND FIVE REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 WILD STUN CHAMPIONS, DURBAN DESTROY RHINOS AND GALWAY SHUT OUT DOLPHINS! Round Five of the World Fantasy Rugby XXXI Premier Conference produced a spectacular weekend of ...
🏉 WFR NEWS XXXI CONFERENCE ONE | ROUND FIVE REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 GRIZZLIES MAUL TOKYO, BORDEAUX BOMBSHELL ROCKS BUENOS AIRES AND VIKINGS SURVIVE TAUPO FIGHTBACK! World Fantasy Rugby XXXI Conference One delivered another explosive round...
🏉 WFR NEWS XXXI PREMIER CONFERENCE | ROUND FOUR REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 PIRATES PLUNDER PERTH, GREYHOUNDS RUN RIOT AND DOLPHINS & TIGERS PRODUCE A CLASSIC! World Fantasy Rugby XXXI Premier Conference delivered a sensational fourth round, ...
🏉 WFR NEWS XXXI CONFERENCE ONE | ROUND 4 REVIEW | OCTOBER 2026 BOMBERS BLITZ CALIFORNIA, BORDEAUX RUN RIOT AND TOKYO STAGE THRILLING COMEBACK! World Fantasy Rugby XXXI Conference One has delivered another explosive round of action, with...
PREMIER CONFERENCE | ROUND 3 REVIEW | SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2026 DURBAN SILENCE THE TIGERS AT HEADINGLEY AS ROUND THREE IGNITES THE PREMIERSHIP RACE! World Fantasy Rugby Season XXXI continues to deliver high drama, and Round Three of the P...
CONFERENCE ONE | ROUND 3 REVIEW | SEASON XXXI VIKINGS STORM BACK IN CALIFORNIA AS ROUND THREE DELIVERS DRAMA, DOMINANCE AND LAST-GASP HEROICS! World Fantasy Rugby Season XXXI is gathering momentum, and Conference One's third round has de...
🏉 WFR XXXI — OFFICIAL ADMIN ANNOUNCEMENT MATCH ENGINE UPDATE — INJURY & SUBSTITUTION SYSTEM FIXED World Fantasy Rugby | Season XXXI | Administration Notice World Fantasy Rugby Administration wishes to advise all club owners and managers...
🏆 WFR XXXI PREMIERSHIP — ROUND TWO REPORT SHIELD STAYS SOUTH! DOLPHINS ROAR BACK, TIGERS MARCH ON & GALWAY SHUT OUT THE DIABLOS Round Two of the WFR XXXI Premiership delivered exactly what this competition promised: big scores, brutal t...
🏉 WFR TV — WFR XXXI CONFERENCE ONE ROUND TWO REVIEW VIKINGS RUN RIOT — GRIZZLIES STRIKE — BORDEAUX STEAL A THRILLER! Round Two of WFR XXXI Conference One delivered just about everything — a 62-point demolition, a two-point heart-stopper...
🏆 WFR XXXI PREMIERSHIP — ROUND 1 REPORT CHAMPIONS START STRONG, WILD RUN RIOT, PIRATES STUN WELLINGTON — AND PERTH ANNOUNCE THEIR ARRIVAL! WFR XXXI is underway — and the Premiership has already delivered a spectacular opening round. The...
🏉 WFR XXXI — CONFERENCE ONE ROUND 1 REPORT VIKINGS EXPLODE, MAGPIES SOAR, CONDORS STRIKE — AND THE GRIZZLIES WIN A THRILLER! The waiting is over. After all the drafting, contracts, squad building, international tours and preseason prepa...
🇳🇿🏉 WFR INTERNATIONAL — MATCH REPORT BLACKOUT IN NAPIER! NEW ZEALAND BLANK GEORGIA 72–0 NEW ZEALAND 72 — GEORGIA 0 McLean Park, Napier If the 104–5 demolition of Fiji was New Zealand's explosive arrival on the WFR international stage, t...
🇳🇿🏉 WFR INTERNATIONAL — MATCH REPORT CENTURY AT FORSYTH BARR! NEW ZEALAND DESTROY FIJI 104–5 NEW ZEALAND 104 — FIJI 5 The Silver Fern has returned to the international stage — and what an extraordinary opening statement from New Zealand...
🏉🔥 WFR XXXI PREMIERSHIP — SEASON PREVIEW THE CHAMPIONS ARE BACK — BUT THE WILD HAVE SENT A WARNING TO EVERYONE The biggest prize in World Fantasy Rugby is back on the line. This Saturday, WFR XXXI Premiership rugby begins, and the defe...
🏉🔥 WFR XXXI CONFERENCE ONE — SEASON PREVIEW THE LONG ROAD BEGINS: 22 ROUNDS, SATURDAY/WEDNESDAY RUGBY AND ONE HUGE PRIZE The waiting is almost over. After the Earthquake Trophy, the international tours and weeks of squad building, WFR ...
Watch Live Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 6pm (NZT) You Tube - https://youtu.be/ceOTQiXHzCM ... WFR TV - https://worldfantasyrugby.com/wfr-system/wfrtv-match-hub.php?broadcast_id=32 ... The international stage comes alive in Dunedin as New Z...
🏆🌎 WFR XXXI EARTHQUAKE TROPHY — GRAND FINAL THE WILD ARE CHAMPIONS! SILVERSTREAM WILD 45 — PENINSULA PIONEERS 31 Silverstream Wild have captured the WFR XXXI Earthquake Trophy! In a Grand Final worthy of the competition, the Wild survi...
🇳🇿 WFR NEW ZEALAND NAME 35-MAN SQUAD FOR FIJI & GEORGIA The Silver Fern Comes Together — Stars From Across WFR Answer the Call The WFR Admin has officially selected a 35-man New Zealand squad for this week's international matches against...
🌍🏉 WFR XXXI INTERNATIONAL TOURS — GAME DAY 2 CLUBS STRIKE BACK! RED CARDS, REVENGE, SHUTOUTS AND ANOTHER EXTRAORDINARY DAY OF INTERNATIONAL RUGBY If Game Day 1 proved the touring nations had come to WFR to compete, Game Day 2 was the r...
🏆 WFR XXXI EARTHQUAKE TROPHY — QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW THE FINAL FOUR ARE SET — AND TWO QUARTER-FINALS BECAME ABSOLUTE DEMOLITIONS! The Earthquake Trophy has exploded into life. Four quarter-finals produced Silverstream Wild, Wellington Do...
🌍🏉 WFR XXXI INTERNATIONAL TOURS FIRST TESTS — THE WORLD ARRIVES ON WFR SOIL! The first batch of WFR XXXI International Tour matches delivered almost everything imaginable: huge club victories, international upsets, shutouts, hat-tricks...
📢 WFR ADMIN ANNOUNCEMENT PLAYER HEALTH & FORM — CLUB / INTERNATIONAL CROSSOVER WFR Owners, An important update has been introduced to the WFR Player Health & Form system ahead of WFR XXXI. From now on, a player's Health and Form follows...
🌍 WFR XXXI INTERNATIONAL TOUR SERIES ANNOUNCED World Fantasy Rugby goes global as international rugby returns to the WFR calendar World Fantasy Rugby is set to enter a new era in WFR XXXI, with the confirmation of the brand-new WFR Inte...
🌍🏆 WFR XXXI EARTHQUAKE TROPHY ROUND OF 16 — CHAMPIONS FALL AS THE EARTHQUAKE CLAIMS MORE GIANTS If the opening round shook WFR, the Round of 16 caused a full-scale rupture. Bordeaux Les Damiers stunned Leeds Tigers 41–14. Silverstream ...
🌍🏆 WFR XXXI EARTHQUAKE TROPHY ROUND 1 — THE KNOCKOUT BEGINS WITH A BANG The Earthquake Trophy exploded into life with eight knockout battles, 484 combined points, major upsets, hat-tricks, a four-try demolition and one enormous 54–0 st...
⚡ THE EARTHQUAKE TROPHY — HONOURING ONE OF OUR ORIGINALS The new WFR knockout competition carries a name with a very special connection to the history of World Fantasy Rugby. The Earthquake Trophy is named in honour of Martin Lester, kn...
The dust has barely settled on a dramatic WFR XXX season, but already the World Fantasy Rugby universe is preparing for its next great chapter. WFR XXXI is coming — and this season will be bigger than ever. Following the conclusion of Se...
🏆 WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP — PLAYER OF THE SEASON After reviewing the complete Premiership campaign — Rounds 1–11 and the Finals series — I would crown: 🥇 GEORGE FORD — LEEDS TIGERS WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP PLAYER OF THE SEASON Ford gets the awa...
WFR XXXI — ROSTER RELEASE & OPEN DRAFT WINDOW Team Owners can now make final roster adjustments ahead of WFR XXXI. During this open roster window, clubs may release up to 10 players from their current squad if required. Any released play...
🏆 WFR XXX GRAND FINAL 🐯 LEEDS TIGERS 42–17 SOUTHERN SWASHBUCKLERS ⚔️ LEEDS TIGERS ARE THE WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONS! Crowned: 08 September 2026 Half Time: Leeds Tigers 27–12 Southern Swashbucklers Full Time: Leeds Tigers 42–17 Sout...
🏆 THE WFR XXX GRAND FINAL IS SET! After eleven regular-season rounds and two brutal weeks of Finals rugby, only two remain: 🐯 LEEDS TIGERS 🆚 ⚔️ SOUTHERN SWASHBUCKLERS LEEDS TIGERS arrive after one of the most destructive performances ...
🏆 WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP FINALS SEMI FINAL MATCH REPORTS 🐯 LEEDS TIGERS 65 – 21 DURBAN SPORTS CLUB Half Time: Leeds Tigers 22 – 7 Durban Sports Club The Leeds Tigers are heading to the WFR XXX Grand Final after a devastating attacking per...
🏆 WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP FINALS ROUND ONE PLAYOFFS — WFR TV MATCH REPORT ☘️ GALWAY GREYHOUNDS 31 – 13 NEW MEXICO DIABLOS Half Time: Galway Greyhounds 21 – 3 New Mexico Diablos The Galway Greyhounds are through to the WFR XXX Semi Finals af...
🏉 WFR XX🏉 WFR XXX Premiership – Round 11 Review Minor Premiers Crowned – Finals Field Confirmed! The curtain has fallen on another thrilling Premiership regular season, and the road to the WFR XXX Championship is now set. ...
The Santiago Condors are enduring a nightmare campaign, precariously sitting in 10th place out of 12 teams in World Fantasy Rugby (WFR) Conference One. While there is no definite relegation system automatically casting them out of the le...
The modern era of the Silverstream Wild is a grand, high-stakes spectacle. To watch the team take the field at Wellington Stadium today is to witness a fully realized powerhouse, backed by luxury budgets and global marquee talent. Yet, t...
A spirited late fightback was not enough for the Peninsula Whalers, as a dominant second-half surge from the Southern Swashbucklers condemned the visitors to a 26-14 defeat in a bruising encounter. The Whalers struck first and defended l...
The Peninsula Whalers delivered a masterclass in clinical attacking rugby to blow away the Capitol Rhinos 52-24 in a breathless encounter. Guided by the immaculate boot of Richie Mo’unga and powered by a Callum Simpson hat-trick, the Wha...
A clinical Peninsula Whalers side braved a fierce away atmosphere and a determined Galway Greyhounds fightback to secure a resounding 38-20 victory, punctuated by a masterclass from fly-half Richie Mo'unga. The Whalers struck early, shak...
A masterclass in tactical kicking, resilient defense, and lethal counter-attacking saw the BC Lumberjacks secure a brilliant 32–13 victory against the Hawke’s Bay Magpies on enemy territory. Despite a rocky opening sequence, the Lumberja...
THE PENINSULA PIONEERS have secured a thrilling 33-20 victory over the Central Vikings in a gritty, high-stakes encounter defined by tactical kicking, massive defensive shifts, and clinical exploitation of errors. Despite long periods of...
The Peninsula Whalers delivered a breathtaking attacking masterclass to crush the Leeds Tigers 55-21, fueled by a sensational individual performance from superstar fly-half Richie Mo'unga. Mo'unga stole the show with a personal haul of f...
WELLINGTON, NZ – The Silverstream Wild have roared back into winning form with a spectacular, statement-making 60–31 victory over the defending champions, the Leeds Tigers, effectively snapping a frustrating three-match losing streak in ...
The BC Lumberjacks suffered a punishing 46–10 defeat at the hands of a clinical Paris Titans side, as a tough afternoon in the trenches left the home side unable to contain the visitors' ruthless attacking flair. Despite early flashes of...
The Peninsula Pioneers delivered a clinical second-half masterclass to overpower the Hawkes Bay Magpies 34–6 in a thrilling fantasy rugby clash. Despite a tightly contested opening 40 minutes, the Pioneers broke the game wide open after ...
A masterclass in clinical finishing and breakdown dominance saw the Peninsula Whalers secure a resounding 43-21 victory over the Brisbane Pirates, powered by standout performances from loose forward Tom Christie and winger George Bridge....
The Peninsula Whalers put on a clinical display of tactical execution, gritty defensive stands, and lethal counter-attacking rugby to secure a commanding 26–13 victory over the Silverstream Wild. Led by a masterful performance from first...
The Peninsula Pioneers eked out a hard-fought victory against Alliance stablemates the BC Lumberjacks in an intense Round 4 Conference One matchup. The Pioneers crossed the line for two crucial tries, courtesy of halfback Kahn Fotuali'i ...
A tough away fixture ended in disappointment for the BC Lumberjacks, who suffered a 27–14 defeat at the hands of the Santiago Condors. Despite showing flashes of brilliance—including an early lead and a late scoring surge—the Lumberjacks...
Pioneers Grunt Out Thrilling Late Victory Against Taupo Toa The Peninsula Pioneers dug deep into their reserves of grit and determination to secure a dramatic 7–3 victory over Taupo Toa in a grueling, error-strewn encounter. The headline...
The Peninsula Whalers fell 52–38 to the Wellington Dolphins in a high-scoring fantasy rugby thriller, despite a valiant effort and a heroic performance from first five-eighth Richie Mo'unga. The Whalers controlled the opening stages and ...
WELLINGTON, NZ – Head Coach Scott Waldrom has slammed his side's lack of execution after a thoroughly disappointing and listless performance saw the Silverstream Wild thrashed 49-14 by the Wellington Dolphins on Wednesday night. Entering...
DURBAN – The Silverstream Wild have kicked off their WFRXXXI Premiership campaign in spectacular fashion, securing a dominant 45-21 victory over the Durban Sports Club on their home turf. Powered by an unstoppable hat-trick from powerhou...
DOLPHINS ROCKED BY PIRATE RAID IN WFR XXXI OPENER Brisbane Pirates 40–22 Wellington Dolphins WFR XXXI Premiership — Round 1 The Wellington Dolphins have been handed a harsh opening-day lesson in WFR XXXI, surrendering a blistering 19–0 s...
A heartbreaking 21–17 defeat left the Peninsula Pioneers ruing missed opportunities and a late defensive lapse against the Californian Grizzlies, compounded by a serious injury to star playmaker Romain Ntamack. Despite leading at the bre...
The BC Lumberjacks secured a convincing 38–7 victory over the Tokyo Shoguns, putting on a tactical masterclass driven by the boots and vision of their playmakers. Despite resilient periods of defense from Tokyo, the Lumberjacks' clinical...
The Peninsula Whalers emerged victorious in a thrilling, high-scoring fantasy rugby clash against Harlequins Cymraeg, powered by a stellar individual masterclass from star fly-half Richie Mo'unga. The match opened with immediate intent f...
UPPER HUTT, WELLINGTON — The Silverstream Wild have officially ignited their WFRXXXI campaign, capturing the inaugural Earthquake Trophy with a spectacular 45-31 victory over the Peninsula Pioneers. The high-scoring masterclass provides ...
The Peninsula Whalers overcame a chaotic, error-ridden opening period to secure a comprehensive 27–8 victory over Georgia, inspired by a masterclass from first five-eighth Fergus Burke and a dynamic brace from loose forward Dalton Papali...
The Peninsula Pioneers, historically one of the most underachieving teams in WFR history, today created history by qualifying for the Earthquake Trophy final after defeating the Edinburgh Canons 12–0 in a hard-fought semi-final.When aske...
TAUPO, NEW ZEALAND & SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — A historic cross-continental rugby fixture has officially been established, bringing together Taupō Toa of New Zealand and the Californian Grizzlies of the United States. This perpetual ri...
The Peninsula Pioneers pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Knockout Trophy history, staging an incredible late-game resurgence to defeat Premiership heavyweights New Mexico Diablos 24-20.Entering the quarter-final as clear Conferenc...
The BC Lumberjacks carved out a convincing 28–10 victory over Mexico, built on a dominant first-half forward display, relentless breakdown work, and the laser-accurate boot of Jack Reeves. Despite a brief second-half surge from the visit...
The Peninsula Whalers secured a hard-fought 38–20 victory over Fiji in a breathless, end-to-end rugby encounter. Inspired by a clinical masterclass from Richie Mo'unga and an early double from halfback Dylan Pledger, the Whalers weathere...
AThe BC Lumberjacks kicked off their WFR Knockout Trophy campaign with a convincing victory, fueled by a dynamic four-try performance.The Lumberjacks' forward pack laid the foundation for the win, with lock Cade Wilson and flanker Brenda...
The BC Lumberjacks are set to make their debut in the WFF Knock Out Trophy, taking on their U.S. neighbours, the Californian Grizzlies. Captained by veteran Canadian international Tyler Ardron, the team is eager to make a lasting impress...
Silverstream Wild have completed their 35-player squad. Attention now turns to balance, depth, salary discipline and whether this group can survive the pressure of the season.
WELLINGTON — The Silverstream Wild are gearing up for a high-stakes opening round in the WFR Trophy, set to face fellow Premiership heavyweights Harlequins Cymraeg in a sudden-death knockout match at Wellington Stadium this Thursda...
SANTIAGO, CHILE — Following a catastrophic WFRXXX campaign that saw the Santiago Condors finish rock bottom in Conference One, a toxic corporate civil war has erupted at the club. The franchise's ownership group and executive management ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Californian Grizzlies have officially announced a comprehensive restructuring of their playing squad for the upcoming WFR XXXI season. Following a deeply disappointing WFR XXX campaign that fell short of club expe...
UPPER HUTT, NZ — Following a disappointing WFRXXX campaign that saw them finish 9th out of 12 teams, the Silverstream Wild have launched a major roster overhaul for the upcoming WFRXXXI season. The franchise has secured a wave of elite i...
Following six high-profile retirements at the conclusion of WFR XXX, the Peninsula Whalers have officially unveiled their replacement players and new draftees ahead of the WFR XXXI squad expansion. The Whalers have heavily reinforced the...