Opinion
All-conquering Blues the next New Zealand superpower
Are we witnessing a shift in the power base of New Zealand rugby?
Tom Vinicombe
15 Apr 2022, 8:50
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Aaron Cruden reinstated at 10 as Chiefs prepare for mouth-watering Blues showdown
Head coach Warren Gatland has made just two changes to the starting team for the Chiefs' first home match of the Super Rugby Aoete…
Online Editors
17 Jun 2020, 22:59
Stephen Jones: 'My manic week answering SOS call'
Being part of the Wales set-up for the 2019 World Cup was the furthest thing from Stephen Jones' mind until he received a phone ca…
Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 11:36
Opinion
Is the All Blacks captaincy right for Scott Barrett?
As he struggles for form, the Crusaders kingpin may benefit from being relieved of the burden of skippering his country.
Gregor Paul
17 Apr 2025, 12:17
Etzebeth rumours rubbished as Bok returns in 28-man Sharks touring squad
Eben Etzebeth has been named in the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ 28-man squad for their upcoming United Rugby Championship (VURC) match…
Ian Cameron
14 Apr 2025, 9:11
Opinion
Sharks player ratings vs Leinster | 2024/25 URC
Sharks player ratings: A single try from Bongi Mbonambi wasn’t enough to reel in a streetwise Leinster side that used every tric…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2025, 16:16
Opinion
Will the real Queensland Reds please stand up
Having swatted aside their age-old rivals from NSW, Les Kiss' troops are well placed to live up to lofty pre-season expectations i…
Brett McKay
18 Mar 2025, 16:12
Opinion
Super Rugby rolls back the years but challenges lie ahead
Super Rugby Pacific has fallen on some fallow times in recent years but there are shoots of positivity emerging but the format is …
Gregor Paul
20 Feb 2025, 2:56
Opinion
Western Force and ACT Brumbies looking for signs of progress in Super Rugby Pacific
The capitulation of the Melbourne Rebels have meant the rest of the Australian franchises have strengthened and expectations have …
Brett McKay
13 Feb 2025, 9:14
Super Rugby pre-season: Chiefs squeak past Hurricanes, Blues crush Crusaders
Super Rugby pre-season on both sides of the Tasman was in full swing over the weekend with Australian and New Zealand teams playin…
Ben Smith
02 Feb 2025, 19:52
Opinion
Sharks player ratings vs Toulouse | Investec Champions Cup
Sharks player ratings: The reigning Investec Champions Cup winners Toulouse booked their place in this year's play-offs on Saturda…
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2025, 11:42
All 24 team selections for Investec Champions Cup round two
It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away…
Liam Heagney
13 Dec 2024, 8:28
Opinion
A few learnings from this opening block of PWR fixtures
This opening block has been glorious, and - bonus - educational. For those interested, here’s a little of what I’ve learned.
Claire Thomas
13 Nov 2024, 3:48
Chiefs back cohesion, add a splash of X-factor in 2025 squad
After back-to-back final losses, the Chiefs have backed continuity in their 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad, while injecting so…
Ned Lester
11 Nov 2024, 17:24
Opinion
All Blacks XV player ratings vs Georgia | Autumn Nations Series
23 of New Zealand's most promising aspiring rugby talents had an opportunity to tackle a legitimate international opponent in Sout…
Ned Lester
10 Nov 2024, 18:01
Peter Lakai called in as three All Blacks ruled out of clash with Japan
Peter Lakai is now in the mix to debut for the All Blacks after being called into the squad for the Japan Test along with lock Jos…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 17:10
