Blues hold on to a 21-17 victory over winless Chiefs
The Blues have defeated the Chiefs 21-17 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match this afternoon. The Blues started the match on a high note as fullback Matt Duffie crossed
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Chiefs make three changes, Adam Thomson to play 100th Super Rugby match
The Chiefs have made three changes to their side for today's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Blues as they search for their first win in the new competition. Pr
Reports of players urinating in public and hotel damage as the Highlanders party
The management of the Highlanders rugby team has confirmed they are investigating reports of unruly behaviour involving Highlanders players in Queenstown in New Zealand.
Hurricanes end Crusaders winning streak at home
The Hurricanes have handed the Crusaders their first loss at home since 2016, coming away with a 34-32 win to keep the Super Rugby Aotearoa season well and truly alive.
Beauden Barrett hits out at booing Hurricanes 'fans'
Blues and All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett has hit out at the behaviour of Wellington rugby fans after the way he was received by the crowd in his return to the home
Sotutu still out while Barrett named at 10 for Chiefs clash
Beauden Barrett will finally get a chance to silence his critics at his preferred role of first-five while Hoskins Sotutu once again misses out for the Blues. Barrett
Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy unveiled
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled TÅ« KÅtahi Aotearoa the unique trophy that will be presented to the winner of Super Rugby Aotearoa 2020. Created by Otaki carver Bi
Dane Coles ruled out for the Hurricanes
Hurricanes co-captain Dane Coles has been ruled out of the clash against the Crusaders with a minor back complaint. Asafo Aumua will start at hooker as the in-form Hur
Read believes Sotutu has what it takes to claim his old jersey
Former All Blacks captain and No. 8 Kieran Read believes Hoskins Sotutu has what it takes to claim his old jersey. Sotutu’s spectacular blend of power and skil
Kobus van Wyk and Ben Lam to play their final match for the Hurricanes this Saturday
Hurricanes wing, Kobus van Wyk and Ben Lam will play their final match for their club this Saturday against the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa after signing for th
Dan Carter set for sidelines yet again; won't face Chiefs
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
Crusaders cautious of Laumape and the much improved Hurricanes
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
Crusaders utility David Havili done for the season
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 t
Hurricanes aim to end Crusaders winning streak at home
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
English rugby critic says Barrett 'can’t play fullback if he can’t tackle'
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
Laumape sends stern message to his doubters after impressive display against the Blues
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 Blue
Chief's coach blame players for inconsistent performance in 33-31 loss to the Highlanders
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.
Crusaders still lead while Chiefs remain winless in Super Rugby Aotearoa
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
Nareki scores as Highlanders pull off a 33-31 comeback win over the Chiefs
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
Hurricanes edge Blues 29-27 in Super Rugby thriller
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 terroris
Highlanders’ Josh Ioane benched for Chiefs clash
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 th