Sotutu returns for the Blues
All Black loose forwards Hoskins Sotutu and Dalton Papalii return to the Blues starting line-up to form a potent back row with in-form Tom Robinson, who retains the captaincy. With the top two teams to qualify for
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Super Rugby: Highlanders' game in Queenstown in fresh doubt as Victoria lockdown looms
The Highlanders face a trip to Sydney to face the Melbourne Rebels on Sunday as the likelihood of hosting them in Queenstown diminishes. Reports out of Australia indicated that Victoria is likely to be sent back in
Ardie Savea returns for the Hurricanes against Western Force
All Black Ardie Savea will be making his return to rugby for the Hurricanes after missing the last six weeks due to a knee injury when they host the Western Force in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tomorrow. Savea will ma
Vunivalu 'empowered' after Crusaders clash
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
Highlanders vs Rebels match hanging after New Zealand and Victoria travel bubble suspended
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 sides face 'honesty sessions' after humbling fortnight of results
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 among reinforcements for Waratahs
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
Chiefs target improvement despite unbeaten start against Aussies
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
Robertson believes Blackadder can push for higher honours
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
Mo’unga inspires Crusaders
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
Scott Robertson regrets 'gulf' after Reds rout in Kiwi clean sweep
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
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman: Blues maintain lead after Rd 2
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
Reece scores twice as Mo’unga steals the show
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
Reds aiming for first win against the Crusaders since the 2011 Super Rugby final
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
NZ Super Rugby teams remain unbeaten
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
Hurricanes aim for better defensive effort against Marika Koroibete’s Rebels
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
Sowakula on the bench for the Chiefs
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
Nareki to start on the wing while Shannon Frizell returns to blindside flanker
Jona Nareki will once again line up for the Highlanders when they face Western Force in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition tonight. Nareki has been impressive throughout the season and has earned the number 1
Reece starts as Crusaders lose Bridge due to appendicitis
Sevu Reece returns to the Crusaders starting line-up while Manasa Mataele drops to the bench for their clash against the Reds on Saturday. There is also some bad news for Crusaders fans as they lose star winger Geo
Laumape returns for the Hurricanes while Naisarani to start at no.8 for the Rebels
The Hurricanes will aim to continue with their impressive home-match record against the Rebels in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition in Dunedin. The Hurricanes have played the Rebels 8 times in