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Chiefs pay price for missed chances

- July 26, 2020July 26, 2020

Blues 21 Chiefs 17 at Eden Park, July 26, 2020 Lost opportunities left the Chiefs frustratingly short of their first win of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season when going down 17-21 to the Blues at Eden Park on Sunday. It was symptomatic of the Chiefs' day that they had the winning of

Hurricanes end Crusaders’ run

- July 25, 2020July 25, 2020

Crusaders 32 Hurricanes 34, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch by Lynn McConnell Hurricanes' confidence and application was rewarded when they ended the Crusaders' 36-game unbeaten streak at home when claiming a 34-32 win in Christchurch on Saturday. The Crusaders last lost in round 17 of the 2016 season and the Hurricanes success has kept the

Boks want fair crack at Championship

- July 20, 2020

Advantage all with the All Blacks by Lynn McConnell Sanzaar may be keen to push for the Rugby Championship to be staged in New Zealand later in the year, New Zealand may be keen to host it, but the prospect of an international tournament does not find favour in all quarters. Respected South

All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens claim World Series titles

- June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens claim World Series titles The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have secured the 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles with the remainder of tournaments officially cancelled. World Rugby today confirmed the Series titles would be awarded to the All Blacks Sevens and

Blues show defensive power for win

- June 27, 2020June 27, 2020

Blues 27 Highlanders 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B5pRjZRE8o by Lynn McConnell Under pressure from a determined Highlanders second-half effort, the Blues produced defensive class to match their attacking strengths to claim a 27-24 win in their Super Rugby Aotearoa game at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. It made it three out of three for the Blues who

SR Aotearoa Preview: Crusaders v Chiefs

- June 27, 2020June 27, 2020

by Lynn McConnell Having had the measure of the Crusaders in their last two Super Rugby meetings, the Chiefs head to Christchurch for Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa game with plenty of incentive. An old fashioned war of words has broken out after Crusaders loosehead Joe Moody popped some comments in the direction

Playing abroad — the top 8 rugby and football players from New Zealand

- June 27, 2020

Playing abroad — the top 8 rugby and football players from New Zealand It’s become commonplace for athletes to move around the world in a bid for a bigger and better career, and international spotlight. But when it comes to rugby and football, New Zealand have been proud to keep many of

SR Preview: Blues v Highlanders

- June 26, 2020

Eden Park, Saturday, June 27, 7.05pm by Lynn McConnell Riding a rare high at the head of the Super Rugby Aotearoa leader board, the Blues are looking to make the most of Saturday's game with the Highlanders to consolidate their position before their first bye. Coach Leon MacDonald has been reluctant to change

Hurricanes 25 v 39 Crusaders (Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa)

- June 21, 2020June 21, 2020

ROUND 2: Hurricanes v Crusaders (Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa) by Lynn McConnell Crusaders power remains unrelenting as the Hurricanes fell to a 25-39 Super Rugby Aotearoa loss at SKY Stadium in Wellington on Sunday afternoon. Scoring five tries to one, in a game marred by indifferent lineout play for both sides and only

Rejuvenated Blues claim historic win

- June 20, 2020

by Lynn McConnell It's been a long time coming but the Blues announced their return to the realms of competitiveness with a first win in 10 years in Hamilton to beat the Chiefs 24-12 in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Scoring two tries to none, the Blues also managed a fifth consecutive win on