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A Pacific Islands Super Rugby team based in South Auckland is gaining traction. RNZ and Reuters report that a group of former All Blacks, including two-time World Cup winner Jerome Kaino, are behind the establishme
Rugby fans will have the opportunity this week to see the Barrett brothers go head to head when the Hurricanes host the Blues in Wellington in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. With devastating speed, and smart game manage
Nadroga Rugby President Tiko Matawalu says the players' fitness has improved and they are ready to defend their Farebrother Sullivan Trophy against Suva. Matawalu says they are hoping to avoid making the same mista
The Hurricanes won't be paying any extra attention to former teammate Beauden Barrett, when the now-Blues star returns to Wellington this weekend. Speaking to media, Hurricanes first-five Fletcher Smith made it cle
Fijian players who are playing in overseas clubs will have to get clearance from their respective clubs before they can participate in the Skipper Cup. FRU Regional Development Manager Sale Sorovaki says this will
Hurricanes captain TJ Perenara has credited his side's defensive effort for getting them over the line against the Highlanders in Wellington yesterday. The hosts backed up their maiden Super Rugby Aotearoa win agai
The Crusaders are six points clear in the Super Rugby Aotearoa after defeating the Blues 26-15 on Saturday. The Crusaders lead with 18 points, followed by the Blues on 12 points, the Hurricanes are in third place w
The Hurricanes have fend off last minute comeback from the Highlanders to clinch a 17-11 victory in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Hurricanes ran in three tries to the visitors' one, but still had to dig deep to hol
Blues Coach, Leon MacDonald could not find much to complain about, despite his side slipping six points behind the Crusaders in the title race. The Crusaders beat the Blues 26-15 last night in the Super Rugby Aotea
Melbourne Storm defeated Canberra Raiders 20-14 in the NRL last night. Storm coach Craig Bellamy says there was a lot of heart in the team and a fair bit of fight as Melbourne did not have the services of Cameron M
The Crusaders orchestrated a storming finish to beat the Blues 26-15 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Christchurch last night. The Crusaders orchestrated a storming finish to beat the Blues 26-15 in their Super Ru
As the clash between the only two unbeaten teams in the Super Rugby Aoteroa kicks off tonight, the Blues Head Coach Leon MacDonald says the Crusaders are the benchmark in New Zealand rugby, so they are under no illusion
The Namosi Rugby Union says it will not give any information on whether Amenoni Nasilasila is part of their team to take play in the Skipper Cup Competition. This comes after Fijivillage questioned them on informat
The Rabbitohs defeated the Wests Tigers 18-10 in the NRL last night. Dane Gagai scored three tries for the Rabbitohs while James Roberts scored his first try since time away from the game. Benji Marshall enter
Filipo Daugunu scored a try for the Reds as they played out a 18-18 draw with the Rebels after the first-ever golden point extra-time in Australian Super Rugby failed to separate the sides. A last-gasp try from the
With the new-look Super Rugby competition on the horizon, the possibility of a Pacific-based team joining the fold is becoming more likely. With the recent success of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, 1 NEWS Sp
The Hurricanes have made a raft of changes to their lineup as they take on the Highlanders on Sunday. Both teams are chasing their second win of the season and the Hurricanes will be looking to use their home advan
Jona Nareki will start for the Highlanders when they face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Aotearoa on Sunday. Coach Aaron Mauger has also been forced into making one other major change from the team that lost to
Matt Ikuvalu became the first Roosters player to score five tries in a match since 1955 as the defending champions thrashed the Cowboys 42-16 in the NRL last night. Ikuvalu received a late call-up after an injury t
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson says despite being benched for the top-of-the-table clash with the Blues this weekend, Crusaders utility Will Jordan has the making of an All Black. Even though he won't play the ful
