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Jona Nareki has been named to start for the Highlanders last match against the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Nareki will start on the left-wing while Sam Gilbert returns from a 9-month injury
The Western Force were dealt a blow ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby AU semi-final against the Brumbies after former Wallabies centre Tevita Kuridrani received a three-week suspension from SANZAAR. The 30-year-old
The Chiefs have handed veteran Liam Messam a shock recall to their squad, with injuries striking their loose forward stocks. The franchise announced that Kaylum Boshier, Mitchell Karpik and Simon Parker had all suf
All Blacks and Crusaders prop Joe Moody will have surgery and faces up to five months out of the game. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson confirmed his premier loosehead prop required surgery on the foot he busted aga
Braydon Ennor’s bid to be available for the Super Rugby Aotearoa final against the Chiefs is on track after his encouraging return to the rugby over the weekend. 23-year-old Ennor played his first match last Satu
The Super Rugby Aotearoa final has been confirmed, with the Crusaders to host the Chiefs in two weeks. The Crusaders' 29-6 win over the Blues eliminated the Auckland franchise from contention. This was the fir
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.
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
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
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
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
All Blacks hooker and avid NRL fan Dane Coles says he'd back a code swap from former Hurricanes teammate TJ Perenara, believing the halfback is "made" for the 13-man code. 1 NEWS revealed last week that Perenara is
