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Chalk and cheese It's been over a year since NZ and Australian Super Rugby sides clashed. What should we expect on Friday? One giant leap Justin Marshall picks out his biggest movers and shakers from Super Rugby Aotearoa. A closer shave Scott Robertson has led the Crusaders to a fifth title but has that enhanced his All Blacks chances? Dynamic duo The Crusaders had one All Blacks midfield combo before the season started. They've unearthed another. Homegrown hit The Crusaders have built a dynasty on nurturing young talent, not buying superstars. Latest
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Report: All Blacks turn down proposal to play exhibition test against Springboks in Dubai
The All Blacks reportedly turned down the chance to play the Springboks in Dubai in what would have been a warm-up clash before South Africa's test series against the British and Irish Lions.
Sam Smith
12 May, 1:35
Instead of hating and criticising, you could actually just sit back and admire the greatness of the Crusaders
They win, for starters, and what an unimaginable crime that is. They don’t boast, they don’t showboat, they don’t disrespect their opponents - they just beat them, year after year after year.
Hamish Bidwell
10 May, 18:53
'One of the standout props in the Championship for quite a while': Wasps sign Bomber Hislop
Robin Hislop has long had dreams of joining a Premiership club on a permanent basis and Wasps have now chased down the prop's signature.
Liam Heagney
12 May, 7:15
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What Pat Lam said to Kyle Sinckler in the Bristol dressing room last Saturday after his much-praised emotional reaction to Lions omission
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11 May, 20:47
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A Scottish rugby reaction to the Lions Squad Announcement
RugbyPass Fan Zone host gives a Scotland take on the Lions Tour Squad announcement where 8 players were picked for the men in blue!
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The Crusaders do it again, David Havili All Blacks 12 and who missed the Lions squad | RugbyPass52:33The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss all the big moments from the Super Rugby Aotearoa final. They also discuss Warren Gatland's squad to play the Springboks and the French chances against the Wallabies. -
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The crazy reaction to the Lions Tour 2021 Squad announcement | Fan Zone Lions Edition | RugbyPass12:38Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Stephen Ferris & Tom Shanklin all gave their brilliant raw reactions to the announcement of the Lions Tour 2021 squad. There were big shocks with the likes of Sam Simmonds being included. -
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Warren Gatland explains Lions selections decisions - Sam Simmonds, Bundee Aki, Johnny Sexton | Lions Tour 202117:28British and Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland holds a press conference following the announcement of the squad for the upcoming Lions tour of South Africa.
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A Scottish rugby reaction to the Lions Squad Announcement
RugbyPass Fan Zone host gives a Scotland take on the Lions Tour Squad announcement where 8 players were picked for the men in blue!
Editors picks
Picking an All Blacks squad at the end of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season
Another edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa has come to an end with the Crusaders walking away with the spoils, but who has thrust the…
Alex McLeod
11 May, 1:31
Instead of hating and criticising, you could actually just sit back and admire the greatness of the Crusaders
They win, for starters, and what an unimaginable crime that is. They don’t boast, they don’t showboat, they don’t disrespect…
Hamish Bidwell
10 May, 18:53
Social media blackout actually hurt women's rugby
Two weekends ago individuals were encouraged to boycott all social media platforms in an attempt to show solidarity against abuse …
Stella Mills
10 May, 8:53
The notion that the Springboks are the world's best is nothing more than an illusion at this point
The real test as the world's best has yet to begin - playing as world champions, as the hunted rather than the hunter. Deal with …
Ben Smith
10 May, 0:06
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Toulouse skipper Marchand cited after officials miss 'the reddest of red cards'
Ex-Lions skippers Brian O'Driscoll and Sam Warburton were left incensed by the alleged foul play of Toulouse skipper Julien Marchand.
Liam Heagney
05 May, 10:05
Watch: Former Wallaby Will Skelton's dominant performance against Leinster has Australian fans hoping for a recall
Australian fans took notice of Skelton's dominant display, and began the campaign to have the 29-year-old selected back into the W…
Sam Smith
04 May, 19:30
Andy Goode suggests moving Champions Cup final again
Former England standoff Andy Goode thinks it would be a good idea to move the Champions Cup finals back to France, after two Top 1…
Sam Smith
03 May, 8:15
'That's the worry for Leinster, when they come up against teams with that power, can they handle it?'
The physical, confrontational style of La Rochelle was reminiscent of past defeats for Leinster in big European games, having lost…
Sam Smith
03 May, 2:36
'Pretty disappointing' - Leo Cullen's reaction to Leinster's semi-final defeat to La Rochelle
Leinster director of rugby Leo Cullen claims his side’s wastefulness in attack cost them a place in the Heineken Champions Cup f…
PA
02 May, 13:56
'One of the standout props in the Championship for quite a while': Wasps sign Bomber Hislop
Robin Hislop has long had dreams of joining a Premiership club on a permanent basis and Wasps have now chased down the prop's sign…
Liam Heagney
12 May, 7:15
New signing Danny Cipriani gets to work at the Bath training ground seven weeks after they confirmed his signing
It was late March when Bath revealed they had secured the services of Danny Cipriani and he has now started work at the Premiershi…
Josh Raisey
12 May, 6:52
Tom Dunn learns his fate after second Bath red card in six weeks
Bath hooker Tom Dunn was sent off for the second time in six weeks during last Saturday's Premiership defeat at home to Bristol.
Liam Heagney
12 May, 6:31
Mike Brown's career at Harlequins is over after hefty ban for red card
Mike Brown was red-carded for the first time last Sunday and he has now found out if he can play again for Harlequins before he le…
Liam Heagney
12 May, 5:46
'You can't just move on': Bath coach wants his side to feel the pain after set-piece meltdown in Challenge Cup semi-final loss
Stuart Hooper admitted to a huge amount of disappointment and frustration after Bath were beaten in their European Challenge Cup semi-final by Montpellier.
PA
01 May, 21:16
What Bath make of the transfer system that this weekend sees Zach Mercer come up against his new club Montpellier
Unlike football's transfer windows, rugby's system leads to situations such as Zach Mercer playing for Bath against his new club M…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr, 9:23
Cited Lloyd Williams and red-carded Kyle Cooper learn fate after Challenge Cup disciplinary hearings
Recent Six Nations title winner Lloyd Williams had a case to answer following a Challenge Cup run for Cardiff as did Newcastle pro…
Sam Smith
13 Apr, 7:05
Cameron Redpath finally set to play again nine weeks after Six Nations-ending injury in Scotland's Calcutta Cup win
It was February 6 when the debut-making Cameron Redpath took the Six Nations by storm but the Bath midfielder hasn't play rugby si…
Sam Smith
08 Apr, 8:31
Yellow cards hamper Ospreys as Newcastle reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals along with Benetton
Boosted by the return of six Wales internationals, Ospreys made a superb start before indiscipline turned the result in favour of …
PA
03 Apr, 15:41
PRB claim Ospreys misrepresenting position on merger
The Ospreys insist they are not set to merge with the Scarlets, but the Professional Rugby Board says terms for that move had been…
Nicholas McGee
05 Mar, 14:40
Ulster hold on with 13 men against Dragons
Ulster saw out the final 10 minutes with 13 men to inflict a four-try defeat on a beleaguered Dragons side.
Liam Blackburn
03 Mar, 15:13
Benetton overcome Zebre in Italian derby
A victory over Zebre saw Benetton close to within three points of third-placed Scarlets in Pro14 Conference B.
Jack Davies
23 Dec, 14:57
Best backs Schmidt to lead Lions in 2021
Joe Schmidt will step away from coaching after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but Ireland's Rory Best thinks he could return for the Li…
Tom Webber
17 Dec, 10:43
Watch: Shocking aerial collision that sent Sharks fullback Fassi into a 360-cartwheel ends with red card for Stormers wing
Promising Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has luckily avoided serious injury after being sent a full into a 360-degree aerial cartwheel after a dangerous challenge from Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla.
Sam Smith
03 May, 18:22
Both sides have a player sent off as Cardiff edge to victory over the Dragons
Cardiff’s Owen Lane and Dragons’ Rhys Lawrence were both shown red cards for high challenges as the Blues edged their PRO 14 R…
PA
09 May, 10:42
Munster maintain winning start with victory over Ulster
Conor Murray celebrated his British and Irish Lions selection with a try in Munster’s 38-10 Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup thumping …
PA
07 May, 18:30
Benetton make it two wins from two in Rainbow Cup with victory over Zebre
Benetton followed up their shock win over Glasgow by claiming a 25-20 victory at Italian rivals Zebre in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbo…
PA
07 May, 18:25
Rainbow Cup adopts three trial law variations, including controversial use of red card replacement
With the troubled Rainbow Cup set to kick-off, organisers have jazzed things up by adopting some trial law variation approved by W…
Sam Smith
15 Apr, 8:27
Reds set to lose Jordan Petaia for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman as Brad Thorn names side to face Highlanders
Jordan Petaia is battling a thigh injury that will likely keep him out of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman and cruel his chances of facing the French in three Tests later this year.
AAP
12 May, 0:43
Why France-bound Ngani Laumape felt 'underwhelmed' by New Zealand Rugby's 'lowball' contract offer
All Blacks and Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape was reportedly left "underwhelmed" by New Zealand Rugby's "lowball" offer in their negotiations to keep him in the country.
Sam Smith
11 May, 20:13
Western Force star Richard Kahui's warning to Australian sides ahead of Chiefs reunion
Former All Black Richard Kahui predicts Australian teams will receive a shock when they come up against their New Zealand rivals i…
AAP
11 May, 18:26
Picking an All Blacks squad at the end of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season
Another edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa has come to an end with the Crusaders walking away with the spoils, but who has thrust the…
Alex McLeod
11 May, 1:31
German-born teenager and Super Rugby stars headline 2021 New Zealand U20 squad
German-born teenage sensation Anton Segner and a host of rising Super Rugby Aotearoa stars have been named in a 30-man New Zealand…
Alex McLeod
11 May, 0:19
Why Leicester Fainga'anuku could be the man to replace Ngani Laumape in the All Blacks midfield
Ngani Laumape's defection to France will undoubtedly be a big loss for the All Blacks, but Ian Foster may have already found his r…
Alex McLeod
10 May, 21:43
Western Force star Richard Kahui's warning to Australian sides ahead of Chiefs reunion
Former All Black Richard Kahui predicts Australian teams will receive a shock when they come up against their New Zealand rivals in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition.
AAP
11 May, 18:26
'We won't disappoint': How the Brumbies plan to upset the Crusaders in Trans-Tasman opener
The Brumbies are hopeful three weeks on the road against new opponents will help ease the heartbreak of their Super Rugby AU grand…
AAP
11 May, 2:03
Wallabies star's career hanging in the balance amid ongoing concussion concerns
Dane Haylett-Petty's playing future is in the balance after the Wallabies star suffered a major set-back in his recovery from ongo…
AAP
10 May, 1:48
Cross-code Reds star Suliasi Vunivalu going to mediation over assault charge
Queensland Reds rugby star Suliasi Vunivalu is going to mediation for allegedly assaulting a security guard at a Brisbane pub.
AAP
10 May, 1:39
Controversial captain's referral law innovation dropped for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman will include two law innovations seen throughout New Zealand and Australia this year, but the controversi…
RugbyPass
10 May, 0:39
Columnists
Five inexperienced players to put England back on course with their stars away with the Lions
Without their Lions, will England and Eddie Jones turn to the likes of Marcus Smith this summer to put a freshness back into their…
Alex Shaw
12 May, 4:47
The notion that the Springboks are the world's best is nothing more than an illusion at this point
The real test as the world's best has yet to begin - playing as world champions, as the hunted rather than the hunter. Deal with …
Ben Smith
10 May, 0:06
What Pat Lam said to Kyle Sinckler in the Bristol dressing room last Saturday after his much-praised emotional reaction to Lions omission
The exclusion of Kyle Sinckler from the Lions resulted in Bristol boss Pat Lam seeing his prop react to adversity in an inspiring …
Liam Heagney
12 May, 9:40
Where the Chiefs lost the Aotearoa final and need to improve if they hope to knock off the Crusaders in their potential Trans-Tasman rematch
At the end of five regular rounds of Trans-Tasman rugby, the top two sides will clash to decide the overall champion. That could m…
Tom Vinicombe
09 May, 0:13
