Leawere and Raiyasi to start for Hurricanes against Chiefs
Players with Fijian links Isaia Walker-Leawere and Salesi Raiyasi have been named in the starting line-up for the Highlanders against the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Aotear
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Caleb Clarke still driven to go for Olympic gold
Despite being an integral part of the All Blacks set-up, Blues winger Caleb Clarke has not yet given up on his Olympic dream. Clarke made his All Blacks breakthrough i
Dunshea recommits to the Crusaders
Mitchell Dunshea has recommitted to the Crusaders through 2023, despite there already being three All Blacks locks on the books. Dunshea, who last year spent time with
Julian Savea expects Hurricanes-Chiefs Super Rugby Aotearoa game to be intense and exciting
Former All Blacks wing Julian Savea expects Saturday's Hurricanes-Chiefs Super Rugby Aotearoa game in Wellington to be an 'intense and exciting' contest as both teams see
Barrett to remain at fullback for Chiefs clash
All Blacks utility Jordie Barrett will not be shifted to five-eighth despite injuries to some key players of the Hurricanes in that position. Simon Hickey is already o
Crusaders tackle machine Tom Christie dislocates shoulder
A dislocated shoulder is set to deny Crusaders openside flanker Tom Christie the chance to play the Blues in Auckland on Sunday afternoon. The Crusaders have confirmed
Blues ready for Crusaders clash
After two wins from two starts, the Blues now face their toughest test of Super Rugby Aotearoa with a home game against the Crusaders at Eden Park on Sunday. Beating t
Leon MacDonald speaks out on 'frustrating' refereeing
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has spoken out on his frustration about Reiko Ioane's try that was disallowed by television match official during their 39-17 bonus point victo
Narawa scores as the Blues beat the Highlanders 39-17
The Blues have beaten the Highlanders 39-17 at Eden Park in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match this afternoon. The Blues led 17-3 at half-time. Emoni Narawa who has l
Nareki vs Clarke at Eden Park this afternoon
All Blacks Sevens stars Jona Nareki and Caleb Clarke have lit up the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition over the last season. Nareki’s sensational man of the matc
Crusaders hammer the Chiefs 39-17
The Crusaders have hammered the Chiefs in Christchurch earning their third successive victory of the 2021 Super Rugby season with a 39-17 win. It was an emotional day,
Ex-cricket prospect Kaylum Boshier relaxed about rugby call for Chiefs debut
Three years after captaining New Zealand in cricket, Kaylum Boshier is set for his Chiefs debut against the Crusaders in Super Rugby Aotearoa tonight. The 21-year-old
Blues to play at Eden Park on Sunday
The Blues are looking forward to stepping on to their home turf of Eden Park for the first time this season in front of a crowd when they take on the Highlanders. The
Chiefs back Bryn Gatland at No 10
The Chiefs have rung the changes for their daunting Super Rugby Aotearoa trip to Christchurch, but are backing Bryn Gatland as their man at No 10. There are five chang
Bower and Reece to start for the Crusaders
Fijian George Bower will start at loose-head prop for the Crusaders in their clash against the Chiefs on Saturday night. Bower replaces the experienced Joe Moody. S
Blues braced for whatever COVID-19 lock-downs throw at them
The Blues are doing their best not to let Auckland's recent COVID-19 lock-down hamper their performance on the field. The side had to relocate to Cambridge to avoid Al
Chiefs to play the Crusaders on the back of 10 straight defeats
The Chiefs will be hoping to avoid equaling an unwanted record as they face the daunting task of going up against the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa this week.
Bower reveals dropping catches in training after putting on weight
Crusaders prop George Bower has revealed how he was continuously dropping the ball in training during the start of the year after putting on 7kg weight. Bower put on t
Chiefs to play the Crusaders on the back of 10 straight defeats
The Chiefs will be hoping to avoid equaling an unwanted record as they face the daunting task of going up against the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa this week.
Sam Cane left embarrassed after Nareki missed tackle
Chiefs Assistant Coach Neil Banes has revealed that captain Sam Cane is embarrassed after letting Highlanders wing Jona Nareki escape his clutches in one his three outsta
Nareki and Reece make team of the week
Jona Nareki and Sevu Reece have been named in the stuff.co.nz Super Rugby Aotearoa team of the week. Reece started the year in excellent form, chasing down Hurricanes