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Hurricanes focusing on making a strong start

Making a strong start, and imposing their game, would be the goal for the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Brumbies tonight. Coach Jason Holland says they wanted to take on the tight

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Crusaders march to semi-final

Sevu Reece scored a brilliant try that helped the Crusaders beat the Reds 37-15 and book a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final. Crusaders other tries were scored by Will Jordan, Richie Mo'unga and Tamaiti Wi

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Waratahs urged to seize the moment

Michael Hooper is urging the NSW Waratahs to seize the moment and not let an opportunity slip in tomorrow's do-or-die Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final clash against the Chiefs. The Waratahs venture to Hamilton as

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Uru, Daugunu and Vunivalu to start for the Reds

Three players with links to Fiji will start for the Reds against the Crusaders in the opening Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal tonight. They are lock Seru Uru and wingers Filipo Daugunu and Suliasi Vunivalu. T

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Powerful Blues team ready for quarterfinals

The Blues have named their team to face the Highlanders on Saturday in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals. The front row includes Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund and Ofa Tuungafasi. Other forwards include James

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Sevu Reece and George Bower named for Crusaders

Fiji-born Sevu Reece and George Bower will start for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Reds tomorrow. This is Bower’s 50th match for the Crusaders. Fly half Richie Mo’unga

Marika Rasekaseka 1 min read
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Reds reveal plan to contain Richie Mo'unga

Queensland Reds co-captain Liam Wright insists his team won’t be “star struck” by Crusaders five-eighth Richie Mo’unga in their Super Rugby Pacific showdown in Christchurch. Mo’unga missed last week’s

Krishneel Nair 1 min read
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Fijiana to focus on Oceania 15’s

The Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15’s team will now shift their focus to the Oceania 15’s tournament that will be played in July in New Zealand. The tournament will feature Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

Antonio Rahiman 1 min read
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Koroibete ready to shine against England

Fijian Wallaby wing Marika Koroibete believes he will be a much improved player when Australia goes up against England during their three-Test series in July. Koroibete will be one of three overseas-based players w

Lena Reece 1 min read
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NSW bank on Perese for Super Rugby finals

The NSW Waratahs will give game-breaking centre Izaia Perese every chance to prove his fitness this week as the Super Rugby Pacific season moves into the knockout stages. Perese's season looked over when he suffere

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Hamilton 7s returns in January 2023

The Hamilton 7s will return to be part of the World 7s Series in January next year. NZR Head of Tournaments and Competitions Cameron Good says the announcement was a feel-good moment after two tough years for the e

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read