Shannon Frizell commits to Highlanders and NZ rugby through to end of 2023
All Blacks loose forward Shannon Frizell will stay in New Zealand after re-signing with the Highlanders through to the end of 2023. The 2019 Highlanders player of the
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Reece returns to starting line-up against Hurricanes
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece returns to the starting line-up for the Crusaders when they take on the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Aotearoa tomorrow. Reece will start at
Teenage star Ruben Love given first start for Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have given the keys to teenage star Ruben Love to try and drive his side to victory against the Crusaders this weekend. 19 year old Love was a former sc
Sowakula to feature for Chiefs against the Highlanders
Fiji-born Pita Gus Sowakula has been named in the 23 member team for the Chiefs that will take on the Highlanders in Super Rugby Aotearoa tomorrow. Sowakula has been n
Josh Ioane returns for the Highlanders
The Highlanders have welcomed back two of six suspended players to face the Chiefs on Saturday. Patelesio Tomkinson will start at centre for Tony Brown's side, while J
Hurricanes must remain positive ahead of Crusaders clash - Coles
All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles says it is important for the Hurricanes to remain positive ahead of their clash with the Crusaders on Sunday afternoon. Col
Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava ruled out for the rest of the year
Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava is out for the rest of the year after sustaining a knee injury last Friday night against the Crusaders. The injury will require an
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby on but 'Super' round cancelled
The proposed Super round of the trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition has been cancelled. The tournament starts on 14th May in Dunedin, with the five New Zealand teams
Suspended Highlanders available for selection again in Chiefs match
The six Highlanders players stood down last week for breaking the team code have been made available for selection for this weekend's game against the Chiefs. All Blac
Hurricanes take inspiration from Highlanders win ahead of Crusaders clash this Sunday
The Hurricanes are inspired by the way the Highlanders attacked the four-time defending champions in Super Rugby Aotearoa on Friday. The Highlanders shocked fans when
Blues remain in touching distance of the Crusaders
The Blues remain in touching distance, four points behind leaders the Crusaders with three games to play in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Hurricanes remain with only o
Dane Coles calls for honesty in what's gone wrong at Hurricanes
Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles says there needs to be honesty from the players and coaches about why this year’s Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign has been disappointing
Ardie Savea yellow carded as Blues beat Hurricanes 27-17
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland believes officials made the wrong call to yellow card Ardie Savea and award the Blues a penalty try at Eden Park last night where the Blues
Blues to counter Jordie Barrett threat
Jordie Barrett - he is the player the Blues have done plenty of homework on during the week. The Hurricanes fullback is coming off a Super Rugby Aotearoa point-scoring
Highlanders pull off the upset of the season beating the Crusaders 33-12
The Highlanders have upset the Crusaders 33-12 in Christchurch, outplaying the Super Rugby Aotearoa champions in a dominant second half. The Highlanders had dropped si
Julian Savea and Salesi Rayasi reunited for the Hurricanes
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland will reunite powerhouse wings Salesi Rayasi and Julian Savea for their clash with a dangerous Blues backline. Savea returns to the start
All Blacks captain Sam Cane sidelined for 4-6 months with muscle injury
All Blacks captain Sam Cane will be out of rugby for up to six months, after suffering a chest injury. The Chiefs said in a statement that Cane would miss the remainde
Reece drops to the bench as Bridge returns for the Crusaders
Sevu Reece will make way for the returning George Bridge as the Crusaders prepare to take on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa this Friday. Reece will drop t
Tony Brown drops six Highlanders including All Black Josh Ioane
The task will now be tougher for the Highlanders to defeat the Crusaders in tomorrow's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash after six of their players were disciplined for breaking
Nareki returns from injury for the Highlanders
Blockbusting wing, Jona Nareki has been named in the starting lineup for the Highlanders as they take on the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa on Friday night. Nar
Hurricanes build towards Blues clash
Making use of only about 30% possession to claim a win over the Highlanders meant more to Hurricanes fullback Jordie Barrett than his own 30-point haul in their 30-19 Sup