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GRAND FINAL PREVIEW: CRUSADERS V CHIEFS

- May 8, 2021May 8, 2021

This is a Grand Final story that could have been written by a Hollywood script writer. The unstoppable Crusaders shooting for a fifth straight title against the underdog Chiefs who have rebounded from an 11-match losing streak to make an unlikely final. On paper the Chiefs appear to have it all

Chiefs too good in historic Super women’s clash

- May 1, 2021

Both sides were up for it but the Chiefs were too good for the Blues in the historic women’s Super Rugby clash at Eden Park. The visitors built on an 18-12 halftime lead to run out decisive 39-12 winners in a worthy spectacle. While there was a lack of cohesion at

Women’s Super Rugby Preview: Blues v Chiefs (2021)

- May 1, 2021

History will be made on Saturday afternoon, when the first ever women’s match between Super Rugby clubs will be played in New Zealand. The Blues and Chiefs will be part of the inaugural women’s Super Rugby match, with the hope that a Super Rugby women’s competition will one day soon

Hurricanes finish their campaign on a high

- April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

The Hurricanes have blown home with a wet sail in the capital to record their second victory in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa over the Highlanders. The 41-22, six tries to three, scoreline, looks clearcut, but the home side only pulled clear at the 70-minute mark with two late tries. Jason Holland’s

Provincial Unions give private equity deal green light at historic New Zealand Rugby AGM

- April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Provincial Unions vote unanimously in favour of Silver Lake proposal NZR announce $18.7m operating loss and total loss of $34.6m for the year Mark Hutton and Ajit Balasingham join NZR Board NZR to continue discussions with New Zealand Rugby Players' Association New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has been given the green light by its Provincial Unions

SETTLED SQUAD NAMED TO FACE THE HIGHLANDERS

- April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

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

DAMIAN MCKENZIE DOES IT AGAIN FOR THE CHIEFS IN HAMILTON

- April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa keeps on giving after the Chiefs captain of the moment fullback Damian McKenzie did it again to give his side an injury-time 26-24 win over a luckless Hurricanes side at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Friday night. Moments after kicked a downfield kick beyond the deadball line

DANE COLES TO LEAD HURRICANES AGAINST THE CHIEFS

- April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Dane Coles will step up to lead the Hurricanes in Friday night’s Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Chiefs in a week which saw the veteran hooker commit to the club for the next two years. Coles replaces the injured Ardie Savea as leader after the dynamic loose forward was ruled

Chiefs stun Crusaders, win fourth in a row

- April 17, 2021April 17, 2021

Spread the word: the Chiefs are officially back in business. After losing 11 games on the trot, they now stand as genuine Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa title contenders after beating the Crusaders 26-25 at FMG Stadium Waikato. In a wildly entertaining game in front of a bumper 18,500 crowd that featured

Highlanders keep final hopes alive

- April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

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