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An up-close encounter with the world’s best club rugby outfit has only empowered NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu. The Queensland Reds winger was one of the few bright spots in a record 63-28 thumping from the Crusad
After two whitewash rounds against the Australian Super Rugby teams, a new competition has perhaps come up amongst the New Zealand teams for the trans-Tasman tournament - keeping the streak alive. Australian Super
The Highlanders vs Rebels match is hanging by the balance following the travel suspension between New Zealand and Victoria due to an increase in the COVID-19 cases in Melbourne. New Zealand COVID-19 Minister Chris
Australian teams face harsh reviews and "honesty sessions", as they digest another whitewash by NZ counterparts in the second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. New Zealand's five teams have won all 10 matches in t
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett is among reinforcements sent to Australia for their match against the Waratahs on Saturday. His return from an illness which sidelined him for two weeks is timely, given the Crusader
The Chiefs understand they have to improve if they are to stand any chance of lifting the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman trophy next month. After finishing runners-up to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa, the Wai
All Blacks great Richie McCaw has suggested Sam Whitelock is the man to lead the All Blacks in the opening test matches of 2021. With regular captain Sam Cane out injured after having surgery on a torn pectoral ten
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson believes Ethan Blackadder’s new-found versatility offers him the chance to push for higher honours. Blackadder copped an elbow in the head against the Reds but he has since passed
All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga was the inspiration for the Crusaders in putting on their most complete performance of the Super Rugby season. The Crusaders thrashed the Super Rugby Australia champions, the Reds
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson laments the undeniable gulf while Michael Cheika says Australian rugby has been "welcomed to first grade" after New Zealand sides again dominated Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. The Queens
The Blues have maintained their lead in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with 10 points after the first two rounds. The side have won both their matches with a bonus point so far after thrashing the Waratahs 48-21 last
Kenya’s legendary former 7s coach Benjamin Ayimba has passed away. According to a family statement, Ayimba scummed to multiple complications he was being treated for over the last couple of months.
Fiji born La Rochelle star Levani Botia was sent off for a dangerous tackle after 30 minutes in their 22-17 loss to Toulouse in the European Rugby Champions Cup final this morning. Botia charged in on Maxime Medard
Sevu Reece scored two tries but it was Richie Mo’unga who stole the show with his three tries as the Crusaders beat the Queensland Reds 63-28. Mo’unga grabbed 31 of his team's total, including his first career
The Queensland Reds will be looking to break a 10 year drought when they take on the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tonight. The Reds last beat the Crusaders in the 2011 final to win their first and only
The New Zealand Super Rugby teams continue to dominate the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. The Hurricanes thumped the Rebels 35-13 while the Highlanders beat the Western Force 25-15 last night. Jona Nare
Bolstered by an away win over the Waratahs in the opening round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, the Hurricanes are looking to build on that effort against Marika Koroibete and his Rebels team tonight. They will also b
Pita Gus Sowakula has been named on the reserves for the Chiefs when they face the Brumbies in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tomorrow. Four changes have been made to the Chiefs starting fifteen from their narrow win
Caleb Clarke has made a successful return to the All Blacks Sevens, making a decent impression in their first-up win over Australia in Auckland this morning. In the first of six clashes over three days against thei
Australia has officially launched its bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, calling it a "once-in-a-generation opportunity". The 1991 and 1999 world champions last hosted the tournament in 2003. The nation's r
