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
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REVISED SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC DRAW CONFIRMED
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
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
18 YEAR WAIT OVER FOR THE BLUES
NGANI LAUMAPE TO FAREWELL HURRICANES FANS
SAVEA TO START FOR THE HURRICANES AGAINST THE BRUMBIES
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
Gallagher Chiefs v Rebels match moved to Sydney
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the Gallagher Chiefs v Melbourne Rebels Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match on Sunday, 6 June will be moved from Hamilton to Sydney. The Round 5 match was originally scheduled to be played at FMG Stadium Waikato, but due to on-going uncertainty around the Rebels ability
REED PRINSEP TO LEAD HURRICANES AGAINST FORCE
Highly respected loose forward Reed Prinsep will captain the Hurricanes in their third round Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against the Force at Napier’s McLean Park on Friday night. Prinsep has been a constant in the Hurricanes loose forwards over a long period of time with his impressive work rate and decision
LAUMAPE RETURNS TO HURRICANES SQUAD TO FACE REBELS
Fan favourite Ngani Laumape will return to the starting line-up for the Hurricanes when they face the Rebels in the second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Laumape missed the Hurricanes opening round bonus point win over the Waratahs in Sydney but will partner the in-form