The Blues have overcome the Crusaders 27-23 in a match between the top-ranked New Zealand teams in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday, claiming their first win in Christchurch in 18 years. The Crusaders lost lock and captain Scott Barrett to a red card in the 46th minute when they were trailing
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SLIPPER HUMBLED BY 150TH GAME AS BRUMBIES LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK
Brumbies prop James Slipper is looking to celebrate his 150th Super Rugby game in style when they face the Fijian Drua in Brisbane. Slipper brings up the milestone where it all began at Suncorp Stadium, revitalising his career at the Brumbies following his exit from the Reds. "The move has been great
Four debutants headline Hurricanes side to take on Moana Pasifika
The Hurricanes are preparing to play round six of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition in Auckland this weekend, with Head Coach Jason Holland naming a fresh yet, dynamic side to take on Moana Pasifika. Robust lock Scott Scrafton starts his first game in almost 10 months, following Auckland’s withdrawal from
Moana Pasifika admirable in Super Rugby Pacific debut loss to Crusaders
It’s been a long time coming, but Moana Pasifika have, at last, begun their Super Rugby Pacific journey against an inexperienced Crusaders outfit in Dunedin on Friday. After weeks of Covid isolation and bubble life in Queenstown, two postponed fixtures and the emotional impact of the Tongan tsunami, Moana Pasifika finally
TEAM PREVIEW: MOANA PASIFIKA
Last season: New entrant Home ground: Mt Smart Stadium Coach: Aaron Mauger Captain: Sekope Kepu RETURNING STAR Sekope Kepu shapes as a cornerstone of the Moana Pasifika pack. With 110 Test caps for Australia, and 141 appearances for the Waratahs in Super Rugby across 12 seasons, backed by European experience with Bordeaux
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
TEAM PREVIEW: QUEENSLAND REDS
The Reds are out to add further silverware to their cabinet after a breakthrough 2021 campaign. In front of the largest crowd for an Australian domestic game in nearly 20 years, Brad Thorn’s side pulled off a last-minute victory over the Brumbies to bring the Reds their first title since 2011. However, a
New Zealand Rugby to relocate Super Rugby Pacific teams to Queenstown
TEAM PREVIEW: THE HURRICANES
Always one of the most exciting teams to watch, the Hurricanes have made several quality signings over the offseason to bolster their chances of success in Super Rugby Pacific. Last season: (Super Rugby Aotearoa 5, Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 4) Home ground: Sky Stadium Coach: Jason Holland Captain: TBC Gains: Dominic Bird (France); Blake Gibson (Blues); Tei
TEAM PREVIEW: THE NSW WARATAHS
The Waratahs have plenty to prove in Super Rugby Pacific as they enter a new era under Darren Coleman. The side finished last year winless after a series of injuries and heartbreaking defeats, keen to ensure this is not replicated in 2022. Last season: 5th (Super Rugby AU), 10th (Super Rugby Trans Tasman) Home