WFR HQ: Silverstream Wild complete full squad build
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.
π’ WFR ADMIN ANNOUNCEMENT
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π WFR XXXI INTERNATIONAL TOUR SERIES ANNOUNCED
π 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...
ROUND OF 16 β CHAMPIONS FALL AS THE EARTHQUAKE CLAIMS MORE GIANTS
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π EARTHQUAKE TROPHY ERUPTS β EIGHT SURVIVE THE OPENING SHOCK!
ππ WFR XXXI EARTHQUAKE TROPHY ROUND 1 β 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 54β0 st...
β‘ THE EARTHQUAKE TROPHY β HONOURING ONE OF OUR ORIGINALS
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π WFR XXXI β A NEW ERA BEGINS
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 β and this season will be bigger than ever. Following the conclusion of Se...
π WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP β PLAYER OF THE SEASON
π WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP β PLAYER OF THE SEASON After reviewing the complete Premiership campaign β Rounds 1β11 and the Finals series β I would crown: π₯ GEORGE FORD β LEEDS TIGERS WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP PLAYER OF THE SEASON Ford gets the awa...
WFR XXXI β ROSTER RELEASE & OPEN DRAFT WINDOW
WFR XXXI β 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...
Leeds Tigers are Champions.
π WFR XXX GRAND FINAL π― LEEDS TIGERS 42β17 SOUTHERN SWASHBUCKLERS βοΈ LEEDS TIGERS ARE THE WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONS! Crowned: 08 September 2026 Half Time: Leeds Tigers 27β12 Southern Swashbucklers Full Time: Leeds Tigers 42β17 Sout...
π THE WFR XXX GRAND FINAL IS SET!
π THE WFR XXX GRAND FINAL IS SET! After eleven regular-season rounds and two brutal weeks of Finals rugby, only two remain: π― LEEDS TIGERS π βοΈ SOUTHERN SWASHBUCKLERS LEEDS TIGERS arrive after one of the most destructive performances ...
SEMI FINAL MATCH REPORTS
π WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP FINALS SEMI FINAL MATCH REPORTS π― LEEDS TIGERS 65 β 21 DURBAN SPORTS CLUB Half Time: Leeds Tigers 22 β 7 Durban Sports Club The Leeds Tigers are heading to the WFR XXX Grand Final after a devastating attacking per...
π WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP FINALS
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π WFR XXX Premiership β Round 11 Review
π WFR XXπ 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. ...
WFR HQ: Silverstream Wild complete full squad build
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.
Brisbane Pirates are crowned WFR XXX Conference One Champions
π WFR XXX β Conference One Round 11 Review Brisbane Pirates Crowned Conference One Champions! The regular season has concluded, and after eleven rounds of outstanding rugby there is a new Conference One Champion. π΄ββ οΈ Congratulations B...
Rhinos Stamp Their Authority, Dolphins Hit 55, Whalers Run Riot
π WFR XXX Premiership β Round 9 Review Rhinos Stamp Their Authority, Dolphins Hit 55, Whalers Run Riot Round Nine of the WFR XXX Premiership produced another weekend of high-quality rugby, with the title race tightening while several cl...
π WFR XXX Conference One β Round 9 Review
Perth Reds edge Bordeaux to stay in the hunt, Brisbane explode, Bombers complete miracle comeback! Round Nine delivered another outstanding weekend of WFR XXX Conference One rugby, featuring a stunning second-half comeback in Buenos Aire...
π WFR XXX Premiership β Round Eight Review
π WFR XXX Premiership β Round Eight Review Round Eight produced one of the most entertaining weekends of the WFR XXX Premiership season, with attacking rugby on display across the competition. Leeds Tigers continued their dominance, Pen...
π WFR XXX Conference One β Round Eight Review
Round Eight delivered another thrilling weekend of Conference One rugby, with Tokyo Shoguns producing a statement WFR TV performance, Brisbane Pirates continuing their surge, Hawkes Bay surviving a Taupo comeback, and Peninsula Pioneers ...
WFR XXX Premiership β Round Seven Review
οΏ½ WFR XXX Premiership β Round Seven Review Round Seven produced one of the highest-scoring weekends of the WFR XXX Premiership season, with 258 points scored across five matches. Heavyweight contenders continued to stamp their authority ...
π WFR XXX Conference One β Round Seven Review
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PIRATES CONTINUE SURGE WITH EMPHATIC 45-17 VICTORY
Brisbane strengthen Conference One credentials as Faessler and Pietsch inspire another statement win.The Brisbane Pirates' remarkable inaugural WFR season gathered even more momentum in Round 6 as they swept aside Paris Titans 45-17 in f...
SLOW START PROVES COSTLY AS HIBISCUS HEAT STUN DURBAN
Heat survive second-half fightback to claim deserved 31-22 Premiership victory. Durban Sports Clubβs struggle for consistency continued in Round 6 as Hibiscus Heat produced a composed and clinical performance to claim a deserved 31-22 vi...
Whalers Triumph in Round 6 Thriller Against Wild
AKAROA β The Peninsula Whalers secured a hard-fought victory against the Silverstream Wild in an intense Round 6 clash. First-five Fergus Burke stole the show in his first start of the season. He controlled the match superbly with tactic...
Round 7 see's 5 game Rule come into play
In WFR XXIV we introduced the New Rule THAT MUST be adhered to : In WFR XXIV The Squads in WFR were increased by 5 to 30 , now some teams took advantage of this and selected cautiously but some abused the new squad size. By Selecting 5 P...
PREMIERSHIP RACE TIGHTENS AFTER THRILLING ROUND SIX!
WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP ROUND SIX REVIEW SWASHBUCKLERS SHUT OUT VIKINGS AS LEEDS AND DIABLOS RUN RIOT Round Six delivered another unforgettable weekend of WFR Premiership rugby. The Southern Swashbucklers claimed a hard-fought WFR TV victory...
Conference One : Rd.6 DELIVERS ANOTHER WEEKEND OF FIREWORKS!
π WFR XXX CONFERENCE ONE ROUND SIX REVIEW PIONEERS POWER ON AS PIRATES FIRE AND MAGPIES STUMBLE SHOGUNS Round Six produced another spectacular weekend of World Fantasy Rugby, with the Peninsula Pioneers delivering the statement performa...
AKAROA WHALERS NAME REFRESHED STARTING XV FOR WILD CLASH
AKAROA β The Akaroa Whalers have unveiled a heavily rotated starting line-up for today's Premiership clash against the Wild, blooding five players into the starting XV.Callum Simpson, Chay Fihaki, Timoci Tavatavanawai, and Liam Jack will...
Injured Duo recovers to be available for selection against Peninsula Whalers
Veteran halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow and promising hybrid forward Taine Tata have recovered from injures picked up in the first two rounds of the WFRXXX premiership. Taine Tata picked up a rib injury in the first up loss to rivals Welling...
DURBAN ROAR BACK WITH EIGHT-TRY WHALERS DEMOLITION
Hanekom bags four as Durban answer Swashbucklers heartbreak with ruthless 57-14 away win. Durban Sports Club delivered the perfect response to their Round 4 heartbreak, sweeping aside Peninsula Whalers 57-14 in a commanding Premiership s...
βThe Wildest Round Yet: Five-Point Tries, Last-Gasp Drama & Statement Winsβ
WFR XXX PREMIERSHIP — ROUND FIVE REVIEW Round Five of the WFR XXX Premiership delivered absolute chaos, statement wins, and one of the greatest comebacks ever seen in the competition. The Capitol Rhinos and Durban Sports Club unlea...
CONFERENCE ONE ERUPTS INTO CHAOS AFTER ROUND FIVE
WFR XXX — CONFERENCE ONE ROUND 5 REVIEW Round Five delivered one of the biggest shake-ups of the WFR XXX Conference One season so far, with attacking rugby, dramatic second-half swings, and several clubs making serious statements a...
Ellesmere Local Jayden Baxendale Shines for Peninsula Pioneers in WFR Conference One
AKAROA β Ellesmere local Jayden Baxendale is seizing his opportunity in World Fantasy Rugby (WFR) Conference One, delivering an explosive start to the season for the Peninsula Pioneers.Baxendale has enjoyed a remarkable run of form, cros...
Max Jorgensen Fit to play after seeking aleternative
Akaroa: The Whalers are pleased to confirm that Max Jorgensen is fully fit and available for selection ahead of this weekβs highly anticipated fixture against the Wild. Jorgensen has successfully overcome a persistent knee injury followi...
New Mexico Stunned at Rankings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Back in World Fantasy Rugby for the first time in way too long, the Diablos found that they were the talk of Albuquerque for a short time this week. Leading the parade of disbelief was none other than the Diablos' own...
Jorgensen Injury Update
AKAROA β Akaroa Whalers back Max Jorgensen is set to miss up to four weeks after suffering a knee injury during a brutal Round 4 clash against the Leeds Tigers. Whalers head coach Brian Byas had experimented by starting Jorgensen at cent...
LAST-GASP HEARTBREAK AS DURBAN FALL IN PREMIERSHIP THRILLER
Swashbucklers steal dramatic victory after Durban lead for much of an absorbing contest Durban Sports Club's momentum came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday, with Southern Swashbucklers snatching a dramatic 25-22 victory courtesy of an ...
PIRATES MAKE A STATEMENT AS TAUPO ARE SWEPT ASIDE 46-7
Brisbane continue remarkable start to inaugural WFR campaign with commanding away victory Four rounds into their inaugural World Fantasy Rugby campaign, one thing is becoming increasingly clear. The Brisbane Pirates are no longer simply ...
WFR HQ: League media watch begins as clubs build identity
The WFR media office confirms that 24 of 36 clubs are now showing squad activity, with 24 clubs already at full roster size. The league is no longer just tracking picks. It is tracking pressure, identity, rivalry and ambition.
Whalers bounce back with a Defensive Master Class
The Peninsula Whalers bounced back from consecutive defeats to upset the previously unbeaten Leeds Tigers with a defensive masterclass on their own turf. Led by vice-captain and second five-eighth Ryan Crotty, the Whalers' defensive unit...
Premiership Round 4 Review: Whalers Shut Out Leeds as Unbeaten Leaders Fall
Premiership Round 4: Whalers Stun Leeds as Galway, New Mexico and Capitol Run Riot WFR XXX Premiership — Round 4 Review The WFR XXX Premiership has been turned on its head after a remarkable Round 4 featuring a major WFRTV upset, t...
Conference One Round 4 Review: Bombers Strike Late as Brisbane Destroy Unbeaten TaupΕ
Conference One Round 4: Bombers Steal Late Thriller as Brisbane Smash TaupΕ and California Run Riot WFR XXX Conference One — Round 4 Review WFR Conference One produced its most dramatic round yet, with the previously unbeaten compe...
Two Wild players stood down after breaking curfew
Two Silverstream Wild players have broken team curfew after a nightclub incident in Wellington after their win over the Capital Rhinos. The two Wild players involved are Jackson Garden-Bachop and Riley Higgins. Both have been stood down ...
Premiership Round 3: Heat Break Through as Diablos, Galway and Leeds Produce Huge Statements
WFR XXX Premiership — Round 3 Review WFR XXX Premiership Round 3 delivered the most unpredictable weekend of the season so far, with unbeaten records ended, former front-runners humbled and several clubs dramatically changing the e...
Conference One Round 3: TaupΕ Run Riot, Magpies Rebound and Paris Claim French Derby
WFR XXX Conference One — Round 3 Review Conference One delivered another dramatic weekend in Round 3, featuring two huge statement victories, a commanding French derby performance, a Brisbane resurgence and an impressive Santiago r...
Crotty to captain Whalers in season debut.
Akaroa: Ryan Crotty is set to captain the Whalers in in regular season debut against Galway in Akaroa this weekend. Crotty is one of a raft of changes to the Whalers for the premiereship round 3 fixture. With some defensive lapses last w...
Temper ! Temper ! from WFR HQ
WFR HQ CONFIRMS MAJOR PLAYER DATABASE UPDATE AHEAD OF WFR XXX World Fantasy Rugby HQ has officially confirmed a major internal update to the WFR Engine player database, with staff completing one of the biggest backend overhauls in league...
Defensive Lapses Cost Whalers
We have some work to do; we let ourselves down,β Whalers backs coach Andrew McCormick said after this weekend's loss to the Harlequins. McCormick noted critical defensive lapses during the match. He observed that players struggled to mai...
PIRATES LEFT TO RUE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES IN BUENOS AIRES
Brisbane dominate territory and possession but Bombers make them pay in 17-3 defeat The Brisbane Pirates may have left Buenos Aires without competition points, but the statistics tell the story of a team growing rapidly in its maiden Wor...
Judiciay News : Round Two
Judiciay: Joe Roberts (WAL) Harlequins Cymraeg and Charlie Ngatai Wellington Dolphins get 1 week Suspensions ! WFR XXX Premiership Round 2 Cards Card - Player - Team - Match Red - Joe Roberts (WAL), Harlequins Cymraeg | Harlequins C...
Conference One Round 2 Review: TaupΕ Hold On, Chamberlain Sets Record, Perth Hit Back
TaupΕ Stay Perfect as Perth, Bordeaux and Pioneers Make Big Statements WFR XXX Conference One — Round 2 Review WFR Conference One Round 2 delivered a huge set of results, with dominant wins, one-point drama, defensive shutouts, a W...
Premiership Round 2 Review: Durban Survive Late Rhinos Scare as Leeds, Wellington and Silverstream Impress
Round 2 Review WFR XXX Premiership Round 2 delivered everything the competition promised: a two-point WFRTV thriller, a 79-point shootout, a one-point escape, a major upset, another Wellington statement, and a heavyweight Leeds performan...
DERBY DAY ARRIVES AS DURBAN AND RHINOS PREPARE FOR EARLY SEASON SHOWDOWN
Round Two clash promises intensity despite contrasting opening-round results Round Two of WFR30 delivers one of the first major rivalries of the season as Durban Sports Club travel to face local rivals Capital Rhinos in what promises to ...
PENINSULA PIONEERS ROTATE SQUAD AHEAD OF SHOGUNS CLASH IN TOKYO
TOKYO, JAPAN β The Peninsula Pioneers have arrived in Tokyo today ahead of their upcoming clash with the Shoguns this week.Following a successful opening round, Coach Buddha Johnston has made several changes to the squad that won in week...
PENINSULA WHALERS ARRIVE IN WALES AHEAD OF HARLEQUINS CLASH
The Peninsula Whalers have arrived in Wales today ahead of their highly anticipated clash with the Harlequins.Adding major inspiration to the squad's arrival, foundation Whalers legends Neil Jenkins and Scott Gibbs were in attendance at ...
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.
After a win in round one vs Bordeaux Les Damiers ,certain players were prominent such as Samipeni Finau, scoring 3 tries. But when commenting on the game Samipeni said since preseason training and games the ethos of this team has come to...
Judiciay: Adam Radwan (Santiago Condors) gets 1 week !
Condors wing Adam Radwan has received a one-week suspension after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle. The dangerous play, for which Radwan received a red card, occurred in the 72nd minute of last Saturday's match between the Condor...
WFR Conference One Round 1: Pirates Hold Nerve, Magpies and Toa Impress
Conference One Round 1: Pirates Win Suncorp Thriller as Big Statements Shape Opening Weekend WFR XXX Conference One — Round 1 Review WFR Conference One has exploded into life, with Round 1 delivering statement wins, breakout perfor...
Pioneers Ground Bombers in Gritty Round 1 Shutout
AKAROA — The Peninsula Pioneers kicked off their WFR XXX Conference One campaign with a hard-fought, defensive masterclass, defeating the Buenos Aires Bombers 24-7 in front of a roaring home crowd of 32,014. An unyielding defensive...
Peninsula Whalers Make Powerful Statement with 33-3 Victory Over Hibiscus Coast
In front of a packed home crowd, the Peninsula Whalers gave Hibiscus Coast a masterclass in WFR Premiership rugby, putting the visitors to the sword with a commanding 33-3 victory. After a tightly contested opening, the Whalers completel...
WFR XXX Premiership Opens With Derby Drama, Shutouts and Standout Stars
Premiership Round 1: Dolphins Claim Derby as Durban, Leeds and Whalers Make Early Statements WFR XXX Premiership — Round 1 Review The WFR XXX Premiership has officially opened with power, drama and early statements across the...
Pirates and Reds Set for Conference One Showdown at Suncorp
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Wellington Derby Opens WFR XXX as Dolphins and Wild Prepare for Battle
Wellington Derby Opens WFR XXX as Dolphins and Wild Prepare for Battle # Battle for Wellington Set to Launch WFR XXX Round One ### Wellington Dolphins vs Silverstream Wild **WFR XXX Round 1 — WFRTV Featured Broadcast** **Saturday 6...
VIKINGS FIRST UP AS DURBAN'S TITLE HUNT BEGINS
The waiting is over. After months of preparation, Durban Sports Club opens its WFR30 Premiership campaign at home against Central Vikings. The fixture marks the beginning of what many believe could be a significant season for the foundat...
WFR Club Finances Explained
WFR Club Finances Explained The WFR finance system gives every franchise the chance to grow beyond the field. Your club bank balance is not just a number — it can shape your season, improve your squad, protect your players, and cre...
East Coast fire meets West Coast thunder β live on WFR TV.
Conference One steps into the WFR TV spotlight this weekend as the Brisbane Pirates and Perth Reds prepare to collide in a clash loaded with early-season meaning. For Brisbane, this is a chance to turn home-market energy into a statement...
Pioneers Welcome old Foes
AKAROA — The Peninsula are scheduled to be aprt fo an intriguing double-header this week in Akaroa to kick off round one of the WFR Conference one, featuring a highly anticipated, free-flowing encounter between the Peninsula Pionee...
Whalers Prepare for Round 1
AKAROA — The Whalers are preparing to welcome newcomers Hibiscus Coast Heat to Akaroa this Saturday for round one of the WFR Premiership. When asked about the opposition, backs coach Andrew McCormick remained focused on his own squ...
Grizzlies show teeth against Durban, but are cracks in the organization showing?
The Californian Grizzlies may have appeased their die-hard fans with a gutsy 30-5 win over Durban Sports Club, one of the top Premiership contenders. But rumours of fractures in the organization continue after two heavy defeats, one of w...
BLACK FLAGS AND RED RIVALS
PIRATES AND REDS SET TO IGNITE CONFERENCE 1 The first official Brisbane Pirates match in World Fantasy Rugby history could not come against a bigger opponent. The Perth Reds. A fellow Australian franchise. A natural rival. A derby. A cha...
Raise The Black Flag
Every new club enters WFR with dreams. Few survive. Brisbane Pirates arrive in Conference 1 with no history, no trophies and no guarantees. What they do have is belief. The Pirates are not expected to challenge immediately. Coach Andy "S...
DURBAN SPORTS CLUB READY TO HUNT IN WFR30
After three demanding pre-season fixtures, Durban Sports Club believes preparations for WFR30 are exactly where they need to be. Head Coach Kobus van Wyk has spent the off-season establishing standards and building combinations as the fo...
WFR XXX Pre-Season Review: Whalers, Wild, Durban and Leeds Send Early Warning Shots
# WFR XXX Pre-Season Review: Three Days Done, Season Kick Off Awaits ### WFR XXX Season Kick Off: 6 June After three packed days of WFR XXX pre-season rugby, the first real picture of the competition is starting to form. There were blowo...
GRIZZLIES ROAR BACK WITH SHOCK WIN OVER DURBAN
# California Flip the Script With Statement Victory ### Californian Grizzlies 30 def. Durban Sports Club 5 **WFR XXX Pre-Season** The Californian Grizzlies have produced one of the biggest response performances of the WFR XXX pre-season,...
Lakai Treble Powers Silverstream to Thriller Win
# Lakai Hat-Trick Lifts Silverstream Past Brave Brisbane ### Silverstream Wild 31 def. Brisbane Pirates 26 **WFR XXX Pre-Season** Silverstream Wild have survived a fierce Brisbane Pirates challenge to claim a dramatic 31-26 pre-season vi...
Godfreyβs Late Penalty Seals Gritty Southern Victory
# Swashbucklers Grind Out Gritty Win Over Pioneers ### Southern Swashbucklers 10 def. Peninsula Pioneers 6 **WFR XXX Pre-Season** The Southern Swashbucklers have claimed a hard-fought 10-6 pre-season victory over the Peninsula Pioneers i...
Peninsula Whalers Send Strong Pre-Season Warning Shot
# Whalers Overpower Edinburgh in Five-Try Pre-Season Statement ### Peninsula Whalers 42 def. Edinburgh Cannon 5 **WFR XXX Pre-Season** The Peninsula Whalers have produced one of their strongest pre-season performances so far, sweeping pa...
Roigard and Gordon Spark Dolphins Victory
# Dolphins Dominate Condors in Confident Pre-Season Victory ### Wellington Dolphins 29 def. Santiago Condors 5 **WFR XXX Pre-Season** The Wellington Dolphins have delivered one of their most complete performances of the WFR XXX pre-seaso...
Dolphins Sunk as Pioneers Cruise to Preseason Win in Capital
WELLINGTON β The Peninsula Pioneers capitalised on a costly second-half red card to secure a gritty preseason victory over the Wellington Dolphins in a stop-start encounter dominated by whistle-happy refereeing and tactical kicking.The o...
Drama as Magpies and Whalers Share the Spoils
Akaroa NZ The Peninsula Whalers defeated the Hawkes Bay Magpies 14-10 in a tight, error-filled encounter dominated by defensive rucking and disciplinary issues. The Peninsula Whalers and Hawkes Bay Magpies fought out a dramatic 17-17 dra...