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TEAM PREVIEW: THE HURRICANES

by rr_admin - February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

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

by rr_admin - February 1, 2022

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

FORCE TO BE BASED ON EAST COAST FOR OPENING ROUNDS

by rr_admin - January 31, 2022February 2, 2022

The pandemic and Western Australia border restrictions have forced match schedule changes for the start of the tournament. The Western Force will base themselves on Australia's East Coast for the opening rounds of the inaugural season of Super Rugby Pacific due to ongoing border restrictions in Western Australia as a result

TEAM PREVIEW: THE BLUES

by rr_admin - January 31, 2022February 3, 2022

Expectations are always high around the Blues but, after their success in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman last year, they are well placed to advance on that. However, a higher level of consistency across the park, applied for much longer, will be the challenge ahead of another combination that has potential, in capital

REVISED SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC DRAW CONFIRMED

by rr_admin - December 23, 2021December 23, 2021

Moana Pasifika v Blues to kick-off Super Rugby Pacific at Mt Smart Stadium New Zealand-based and Australia-based teams to play the opening eight matches on their respective sides of the Tasman NSW Waratahs v Fijian Drua marks first match of new competition on Australian soil Super Round moved to Round

SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC SQUADS REVEALED

by rr_admin - November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

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

Super Rugby Pacific 2022 draw unveiled

by rr_admin - November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

Moana Pasifika to kick off new era for the Pacific region at Mt Smart Stadium Super Round Melbourne with all matches to be played at AAMI Park in Round 2 Regular season to include home and away rivalry matches in addition to the round-robin Super Rugby Pacific will kick

18 YEAR WAIT OVER FOR THE BLUES

by rr_admin - June 19, 2021June 20, 2021

Take a hard-won turnover, add some Hoskins Sotutu pizzazz and a desperate dive by replacement flanker Blake Gibson, and you have a game securing try for the Blues to secure the Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman title beating the Highlanders 23–15 at Eden Park on Saturday. But it was a close-run thing,

NGANI LAUMAPE TO FAREWELL HURRICANES FANS

by rr_admin - June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Hooker Asafo Aumua has recovered from a head knock and will start in the middle of the front row on Friday while Reed Prinsep returns to the starting XV after he missed the trip across the Tasman. Young halfback Cam Roigard gets an opportunity in the No 9 jersey while wing

SAVEA TO START FOR THE HURRICANES AGAINST THE BRUMBIES

by rr_admin - June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea is back to lead his squad for Saturday night’s crucial Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Brumbies in Canberra. Having made a successful and prominent return to the Hurricanes line-up in their win over the Force last round, Savea will lead his side out onto GIO Stadium. Hurricanes