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Highlanders name team to play Crusaders

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Highlanders’ Head Coach Jamie Joseph has gone for consistency in the naming of his team to play the Crusaders on Friday night for what...

Moana Pasifika stun Blues

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Moana Pasifika continued their fairytale Super Rugby Pacific season with a stunning 27-21 victory over the Blues, showcasing grit, flair, and composure to move...

Waratahs’ finals hopes crushed as Crusaders run riot

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The Waratahs' Super Rugby finals hopes were all but extinguished in a crushing 33–48 home loss to the Crusaders. Despite a spirited second-half fightback, the...

Roigard’s last-gasp try snatches dramatic win for Hurricanes over Highlanders

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Cam Roigard sealed a thrilling 24–20 victory for the Hurricanes over the Highlanders at Sky Stadium with a match-winning try after the final hooter,...

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks dies at 37 after reported heart attack

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Former Springboks winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37, reportedly from a massive heart attack. Hendricks played 12 tests for South Africa,...

Chiefs lock In Tupou Vaa’i through 2027

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The Gallagher Chiefs have secured a key part of their future with All Black lock Tupou Vaa’i re-signing until the end of the 2027...

Chiefs crush Crusaders with 32-point blitz to tighten grip on top spot

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The Chiefs stormed back from an early deficit to score 32 unanswered points and defeat the Crusaders 19-35 in Christchurch, seizing firm control of...

Lions squad for Australian tour announced

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Rising star Henry Pollock, just 20 years old, has been named in the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of Australia,...

Fiji Rugby Sevens Olympic Medalist Josaia Raisuqe killed in train collision in France

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Fijian rugby player and Olympic silver medalist Josaia Raisuqe has died at the age of 30 after his vehicle was struck by a train...

NZ Rugby posts $19.5m loss despite record revenue

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New Zealand Rugby has reported a $19.5 million loss for 2024, its third straight annual deficit, despite generating a record $285 million in revenue. The...

Blues veteran Bryce Heem retires from rugby

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Bryce Heem has announced his retirement from professional rugby, concluding a distinguished career that spanned top teams including the All Blacks Sevens, Chiefs, Worcester...

Sullivan scores four as Hurricanes stun Chiefs

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Bailyn Sullivan scored four second-half tries to lead the Hurricanes to a 35-17 win over the table-topping Chiefs in Wellington. After a tight first half,...

Blues keep playoff hopes alive with 40-19 win over Force at Eden Park

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The Blues kept their Super Rugby Pacific season alive with a crucial 40-19 victory over the Force at Eden Park, maintaining their hopes of...

Hurricanes beat Brumbies 29-35 to enter Super Rugby Pacific top six

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The Hurricanes broke into the top six of Super Rugby Pacific with a 29-35 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra, becoming the first...

Chiefs run riot over Force in Tauranga

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In a high-scoring and chaotic Anzac Day showdown in Tauranga, the Chiefs overwhelmed the Western Force 56-22, showcasing their attacking firepower and depth. Eleven tries,...

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe returns from retirement

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Black Ferns winger and record World Cup try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, has announced her return to international rugby, reversing her earlier retirement following the 2024...

Hurricanes and Force draw 17-All after extra time drama in Perth

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The Hurricanes and Western Force played out a tense 17-17 draw in Perth, with neither side able to break the deadlock in extra time...

Chiefs reclaim Super Rugby lead with crushing win over Highlanders

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The Chiefs have surged back to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a dominant 46-10 bonus-point win over the Highlanders in...

Crusaders edge Blues in thriller with last-minute penalty

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In a gripping Good Friday clash at a rain-soaked Apollo Projects Stadium, the Crusaders edged out the Blues 25-22 before 11,400 fans. Despite an early...

Johnny Sexton joins Lions coaching team

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Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will join Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching staff for the 2025 Australia tour before taking up a...

Rugby Australia posts A$36m loss

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Rugby Australia has posted a $A36.8 million ($NZ39.6 million) loss for 2024, driven by the costly integration of Super Rugby teams and the collapse...

Richie Mo’unga keen to join Anzac Team for Lions clash in Adelaide

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Former All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga has confirmed he is "very interested" in playing for an Anzac team set to face the British and...

Filimone stars as Highlanders down Drua to climb Super Rugby ladder

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Debutant winger Taniela Filimone scored two early tries to lead the Highlanders to a 43-20 win over Fijian Drua, snapping a winless streak and...

Blues dominate Moana Pasifika

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The Blues maintained their perfect record over Moana Pasifika with a commanding 36-17 win at Eden Park, securing their third victory of the Super...

Waratahs topple Chiefs to end 9-year losing streak

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The Waratahs pulled off a 21–14 upset over the Chiefs in Sydney, ending a nearly nine-year losing streak and shaking up the Super Rugby...

Crusaders edge Hurricanes 24-31 to top Super Rugby table

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The Crusaders defeated the Hurricanes 24-31 in a tense clash at Sky Stadium in Wellington, moving temporarily to the top of the Super Rugby...

Barrett’s boot seals nail-biting 19-18 win as Blues edge Hurricanes

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The Blues clinched a vital 19-18 victory over the Hurricanes in a tightly contested match, thanks largely to Beauden Barrett’s 16-point performance against his...

Crusaders rebound with commanding win over Drua in Suva

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The Crusaders responded to their drubbing by Moana Pasifika last week emphatically with a 14-31 win over Fijian Drua, marking their first Super Rugby...

Chiefs surge past reds to reclaim top spot

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The Chiefs reclaimed the top spot on the Super Rugby ladder with a gritty 27–15 win over the Reds in Hamilton, showcasing their championship...

Blues bolstered by return of key players ahead of Hurricanes clash

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The Blues are set to welcome back several key players from injury for their pivotal Super Rugby Pacific home match against the Hurricanes on...

Moana Pasifika stun Crusaders

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Moana Pasifika delivered a commanding 29-45 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch, showcasing an 80-minute performance that blended powerful defense, strategic kicking, and relentless...

Brumbies subdue Highlanders in Canberra

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The ACT Brumbies delivered a commanding performance to beat the Highlanders 34-27 in their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal at GIO Stadium, maintaining their perfect...

Hurricanes roar to life with dominant 57-12 win over Waratahs

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The Hurricanes stormed back into form with a commanding 57-12 win over the New South Wales Waratahs in Wellington. Despite an early lead by the...

Lions consider early release of French-based players for Australia tour

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The British and Irish Lions are exploring negotiations with top French clubs to secure the early release of players, including Blair Kinghorn, Jack Willis,...

All Blacks legend Alex “Grizz” Wyllie passes away

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Former All Black loose forward and coach Alex "Grizz" Wyllie has died at the age of 80 in Picton. Known as one of the toughest...

Blues collapse against Crusaders puts title defense in jeopardy

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The Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defense continues to unravel after a crushing defeat to the Crusaders at Eden Park, marking their fifth loss...

Scrappy second half sees Highlanders fall to Reds

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The Highlanders suffered a disappointing 23-29 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium, despite leading at halftime after an impressive first-half performance. A lackluster...

Chiefs survive Moana Pasifika comeback

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The Chiefs powered to a commanding 7-43 halftime lead with a dominant first-half performance, highlighted by tries from Bradley Slater, Shaun Stevenson, Xavier Roe,...

Crusaders International Academy partners with Seattle-based marketing agency

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The Crusaders International Academy has announced a strategic partnership with Madak, a Seattle-based marketing agency specialising in business strategy and brand development. The collaboration aims...

Blues eye redemption against Crusaders at Eden Park

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Following a narrow one-point loss to the Chiefs the Blues return home to face long-time rivals the Crusaders, at Eden Park on Saturday. Despite sitting...

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