The Crusaders have done it again. For the sixth time in as many seasons, Scott Robertson’s side have won silverware, this time claiming the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title after beating the Blues 21-7 in front of a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. As formidable an outfit the Crusaders are, this went
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GAMEDAY – SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC GRAND FINAL PROGRAMME
BRUMBIES DIG DEEP FOR SUPER PLAYOFFS WIN
The Brumbies will fly the Australian flag in the Super Rugby Pacific for another week after a comeback win in their quarter-final against the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium on Saturday night. While the weekend spelled the end of the road for the NSW Waratahs and the Queensland Reds, the Brumbies recovered
BLUES CRUISE PAST HIGHLANDERS AND INTO SEMIFINALS
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
CRUSADERS END QLD REDS’ SUPER RUGBY SEASON
A wobbly scrum has cost an audacious Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final defeat to the Crusaders. The hosts prevailed 37-15 in Christchurch on Friday night, ending a Reds season crippled by constant key injuries that contributed to a 0-6 record against New Zealand teams. But the Crusaders were made
BLUES TOPPLE CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH THRILLER
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