Vunivalu 'empowered' after Crusaders clash
An up-close encounter with the world’s best club rugby outfit has only empowered NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu. The Queensland Reds winger was one of the few bri
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Highlanders vs Rebels match hanging after New Zealand and Victoria travel bubble suspended
The Highlanders vs Rebels match is hanging by the balance following the travel suspension between New Zealand and Victoria due to an increase in the COVID-19 cases in Mel
Australian sides face 'honesty sessions' after humbling fortnight of results
Australian teams face harsh reviews and "honesty sessions", as they digest another whitewash by NZ counterparts in the second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. New Ze
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett among reinforcements for Waratahs
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett is among reinforcements sent to Australia for their match against the Waratahs on Saturday. His return from an illness which sidelined
Chiefs target improvement despite unbeaten start against Aussies
The Chiefs understand they have to improve if they are to stand any chance of lifting the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman trophy next month. After finishing runners-up to the
Robertson believes Blackadder can push for higher honours
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson believes Ethan Blackadder’s new-found versatility offers him the chance to push for higher honours. Blackadder copped an elbow i
Mo’unga inspires Crusaders
All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga was the inspiration for the Crusaders in putting on their most complete performance of the Super Rugby season. The Crusaders thrashe
Scott Robertson regrets 'gulf' after Reds rout in Kiwi clean sweep
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson laments the undeniable gulf while Michael Cheika says Australian rugby has been "welcomed to first grade" after New Zealand sides again do
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman: Blues maintain lead after Rd 2
The Blues have maintained their lead in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with 10 points after the first two rounds. The side have won both their matches with a bonus point
Reece scores twice as Mo’unga steals the show
Sevu Reece scored two tries but it was Richie Mo’unga who stole the show with his three tries as the Crusaders beat the Queensland Reds 63-28. Mo’unga gr
Reds aiming for first win against the Crusaders since the 2011 Super Rugby final
The Queensland Reds will be looking to break a 10 year drought when they take on the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tonight. The Reds last beat the Crusader
NZ Super Rugby teams remain unbeaten
The New Zealand Super Rugby teams continue to dominate the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. The Hurricanes thumped the Rebels 35-13 while the Highlanders beat the
Hurricanes aim for better defensive effort against Marika Koroibete’s Rebels
Bolstered by an away win over the Waratahs in the opening round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, the Hurricanes are looking to build on that effort against Marika Koroibete a
Sowakula on the bench for the Chiefs
Pita Gus Sowakula has been named on the reserves for the Chiefs when they face the Brumbies in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tomorrow. Four changes have been made to th
Nareki to start on the wing while Shannon Frizell returns to blindside flanker
Jona Nareki will once again line up for the Highlanders when they face Western Force in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition tonight. Nareki has been impressive th
Reece starts as Crusaders lose Bridge due to appendicitis
Sevu Reece returns to the Crusaders starting line-up while Manasa Mataele drops to the bench for their clash against the Reds on Saturday. There is also some bad news
Laumape returns for the Hurricanes while Naisarani to start at no.8 for the Rebels
The Hurricanes will aim to continue with their impressive home-match record against the Rebels in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition in Dunedin.
Reds eager for Crusaders clash
Taking on the champion Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium is a match the entire Queensland squad has been looking forward to since Super Rugby Trans-Tasman was first unveiled.
Reds making no excuses following Highlanders loss
The Queensland Reds are making no excuses for their poor performance last week as they prepare for a blockbuster match-up with the Crusaders this Saturday at Suncorp Stad
Eye-tracking technology using VR to help detect concussion debuts in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
The latest eye-tracking technology using Virtual Reality to help detect concussion has made its debut in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. Reflecting rugby’s unwavering
Rugby Australia boss has full faith in Super Rugby AU sides
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos is not concerned about Australia's Super Rugby sides suffering a weekend whitewash at the hands of Kiwi outfits in Trans-Tasman action.