Former NRL superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scored his first Super Rugby Pacific try as the Blues cruised through to the semifinals with a 35-6 win against the Highlanders at Eden Park. The 2018 Dally M medallist was in sparkling touch and continued to push his case for All Blacks selection, creating a
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TEAM PREVIEW: THE HIGHLANDERS
Last season: Beaten finalists in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, fourth in Super Rugby Aotearoa Home ground: Forsyth Barr Stadium Coach: Tony Brown Captain: James Lentjes Gains: Gareth Evans, Andrew Makalio, Marty Banks, Mosese Dawai, Rhys Marshall, Josh Timu, Sean Withy, Saula Ma'u, Max Hicks, Sam Caird Losses: Josh Ioane, Ash Dixon, Siate Tokolahi, Kazuki Himeno, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Michael
SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC SQUADS REVEALED
The 12 teams have revealed their squads for the inaugural season, headlined by new and exciting Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika squads. The Drua have named a host of International and Sevens superstars, headlined by gold medallist Napolioni Bolaca. Meanwhile, the Pasifika are boosted by the valuable experience of Christian Lealiifano
18 YEAR WAIT OVER FOR THE BLUES
Hurricanes finish their campaign on a high
SETTLED SQUAD NAMED TO FACE THE HIGHLANDERS
The Hurricanes have made just two changes to their starting side to face the Highlanders in Friday night’s final round robin Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders at Sky Stadium. Experienced wing Julian Savea returns to the run on side while Billy Proctor is promoted from the bench after making
Highlanders keep final hopes alive
Compelling leadership displays by halfback Aaron Smith, and his loose forward combination, helped the Highlanders to a 35–29 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa win over the Blues in Dunedin on Friday. Smith was everywhere, upsetting the Blues at every chance and leading a strong defensive effort that nullified the attacking sorties mounted
GOLDEN POINT THRILLER IN DUNEDIN
Highlanders pull off massive upset in Christchurch
The Highlanders have stunned the Crusaders tonight at Orangetheory Stadium, running away with a 33-12 upset that only the most ardent of their fans could have seen coming. It came after a week of off-field drama that saw coach Tony Brown stand down six players, however every single one of the Highlanders
Barrett smashes record as Hurricanes defeat Highlanders
The Hurricanes (or more accurately Jordie Barrett) have upset the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight, winning their first Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa game of the season 30-19. It’s their first win of the year and ruined what was a record-breaking night for Aaron Smith. Barrett put on a master class, scoring all