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Blues fans will have to wait another week for the chance to see Dan Carter run out in their colours it appears. The All Blacks great was set to make his debut for the franchise against the Hurricanes last weekend
The Crusaders are wary of a resurgent Hurricanes side and the rampaging Ngani Laumape. After losing their first two games in Super Rugby Aotearoa, the Hurricanes have bounced back with three-straight wins. C
Crusaders’ vice-captain David Havili has been ruled out of the remainder of Super Rugby Aotearoa with a fractured thumb. Havili joins skipper Scott Barrett on the sideline now as the competition leaders’ depth
The Hurricanes aim this week in Super Rugby Aotearoa will be to end the Crusaders' 36-match unbeaten run in Christchurch. Hurricanes coach Jason Holland says they want to beat other teams and they want to go to Chr
An English rugby critic has accused New Zealand Rugby of “brandishing a smug superiority complex'’ in its approach to Australia over a new Super Rugby format, and also claims Beauden Barrett “can’t play fullback
All Blacks and Hurricanes second-five eighth Ngani Laumape sent a stern message to his doubters, following his man-of-the-match display in the 29-27 victory over the Blues on Saturday. Speaking after the match, the
Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has blamed his players for their dismal performance in their 33-31 loss to the Highlanders yesterday afternoon in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Chiefs were in a clear 31-19 lead with fif
After Round 6 of Super Rugby Aotearoa, the Crusaders still lead the points table with 18 points. The Blues are in second place with 13 points while the Hurricanes are in third place with 12 points. In fourth p
Jona Nareki scored a try as the Highlanders made a strong comeback in the second half to beat the Chiefs 33-31 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match this afternoon. The Chiefs came out firing early in the match and r
Chiefs coach Warren Gatland wants to let the Chiefs' actions speak louder than words, as his side seek to avoid equalling the club's longest losing run against the Highlanders. Gatland's side have lost their last f
A barnstorming performance from Ngani Laumape has lifted the Hurricanes a 29-27 victory over the Blues in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match last night. Laumape terrorised the Blues defence with several powerful, tac
Jordie Barrett will get a crack at his older brother Beauden for the first time since Beauden departed the Hurricanes for the Blues at the end of last year. Although it is the third match-up between the sides this
Filipo Daugunu helped the Queensland Reds remain undefeated in the Super Rugby Australia as he scored a try in their 31-24 victory over the Western Force last night. Other tries for the Reds were scored by Taniela
Former All Blacks 7s player Jona Nareki who has started every match so far for the Highlanders will be given a chance to make an impact off the bench this week against the Chiefs. Josh Ioane is returning to the Hig
Emoni Narawa will start for the Blues while Dan Carter's long-awaited Super Rugby return will have to wait after a calf injury ruled him out of the Blues' clash against the Hurricanes. Carter was initially named on
Hurricanes co-captain Dane Coles has returned from injury to start at hooker, as one of three changes for Saturday's crucial Super Rugby clash with the Blues in Wellington. He returns to the side alongside Jackson
Mark Nawaqanitawase has been listed on the bench for the Waratahs as the team announced its side to face the Brumbies in Super Rugby Australia on Saturday. The Brumbies face the Waratahs at 9.15pm Saturday
Chiefs captain Sam Cane says a week off has done the Chiefs the world of good for the rest of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Earlier in the year, the Chiefs were one of the surprise packages in the opening rounds of Super R
The Highlanders have received a timely dose of positive news, with All Blacks playmaker Josh Ioane declared fully fit to return to the field. The 25-year-old is yet to make an appearance in the Super Rugby Aotearo
Former All Black midfielder Richard Kahui has made a surprise return to Super Rugby. The 35-year-old Rugby World Cup winner has signed a deal with the Western Force in the Super Rugby AU competition, following seve
