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The Crusaders 29-6 victory over the Blues has confirmed that the defending Super Rugby Aotearoa champions will host the final in Christchurch. The only question now is who they will play as they attempt to defend t
Sevu Reece scored a try as the Crusaders demolished the Blues 29-6 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash this afternoon. Will Jordan scored a double while Codie Taylor got the other try for the defending champions.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has called on one test All Black, Cullen Grace to make full use of his incredible ability following an inactive Super Rugby season in comparison to last year. Grace emerged as o
The Kaiviti Silktails lost to Mount Pritchard Mounties 21-20 in the Ron Massey Cup competition. The Silktails scored four tries through Josua Waqavesi, Waisale Nayavucere, Ropate Tobe and Vuate Karawalevu. Sil
The Rebels have dispatched the NSW Waratahs to an unprecedented winless Super Rugby AU season with a 36-25 victory despite coping two red cards. Wallabies No.8 Isi Naisarani was sent off for a high tackle on Warata
Desperation would be a factor when the Blues head into Crusaders country for their Super Rugby Aotearoa game in Christchurch tomorrow. Having slipped from a likely finalist in the competition, the Blues are in dang
The Western Force have defied all odds and also made history in securing their place in the qualifying final in Super Rugby Australia after a dramatic 30-27 win over the Reds last night. The Force got off to the wo
Pita Sowakula scored a try and Damian McKenzie kicked a last minute penalty as the Chiefs edged the Hurricanes 26-24 in a thriller last night. McKenzie nailed a penalty in injury time to hand the Waikato franchise
The Chiefs will hope to continue their push towards the Super Rugby Aotearoa final when they take on the Hurricanes tonight. They are on a four-game winning streak, which started against the Hurricanes in Round 4 i
Sevu Reece and George Bower have once again been named in the starting line up as the Crusaders look to return to winning ways when they face the Blues in the Super Rugby Aotearoa on Sunday. Manasa Mataele will onc
It is a dream come true for top local rugby referee Tevita Rokovereni as he has been selected to officiate at the Olympics in the Women’s 7s competition. Rokovereni says he began his refereeing career in 2008 and
South Sydney veteran Benji Marshall is poised to match the record for NRL first-grade games by a Kiwi, when he takes the field against Gold Coast Titans tonight. 36-year-old Marshall has been named on the Rabbitohs
The Chiefs are hoping for another big home crowd when they face the Hurricanes in Hamilton tonight, as they push for a spot in the finals. The interest for side rocketed last Saturday with nearly 20,000 fans on the
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has been asking for video clips of Fiji Bati star Apisai Koroisau as speculation continues to grow regarding Perenara’s potential switch to the NRL. Melbourne Storm Hooker Brandon
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O'Connor says they will decide for rugby competitions to resume when the government gives them the green light. He says they understand that teams have prepared well for this year's compet
Patience is part and parcel of professional sport and Hurricanes wing Salesi Rayasi has demonstrated plenty of it in a talent-packed three-quarter line but he is relishing a starter's chance in Super Rugby Aotearoa agai
The Blues admit they have backed themselves into a corner and it is on them to find a way out if they are to book a spot in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final. After starting the year as one of the title favourites, th
Fiji-born Pita Gus Sowakula has been named to start at no.8 for the Chiefs while Luke Jacobson has been ruled out due to concussion. Damian McKenzie shifts from first-five back to fullback, with Bryn Gatland return
A former All Black sentenced for punching a woman in the face can now be named as Zac Guildford. The incident, described as savage and appalling, happened in 2019, in a car when Guildford was extremely intoxicated.
Moving from underdog to favourite within two weeks will bring new pressure for the Chiefs when they take on the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Aotearoa action in Hamilton on Friday. Enjoying the benefits of downing
