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Chiefs' big signing foreshadows a bigger problem for New Zealand
The recruitment of a 34-year-old prop from Ireland might have raised a few eyebrows in New Zealand this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
14 Dec 2022, 8:55
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Tasman Mako reveal loaded line up despite All Blacks absences for top of the table clash
Tasman may have been robbed of four All Blacks, but that hasn't stopped them from naming an experienced side laden with Super Rugb…
Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 19:04
Changing of the guard: How the loss of All Blacks will impact each Mitre 10 Cup squad
Without All Blacks playing in the Mitre 10 Cup, the competition will lose plenty of its stardust over the coming weeks, and the im…
Alex McLeod
20 Sep 2020, 22:15
Sevu Reece, Mark Telea and Will Jordan form deadly back three for Tasman's first outing
Tasman co-coaches Andrew Goodman and Clarke Dermody have wasted no time injecting their off-season recruits straight into the acti…
Online Editors
09 Sep 2020, 23:31
German teenager named alongside All Blacks and Super Rugby stars in strong Tasman Mitre 10 Cup squad
Tasman have named an impressive squad that features four All Blacks, 21 Super Rugby stars and a German teenager to defend their Mi…
Alex McLeod
05 Sep 2020, 0:23
All Blacks pivot Josh Ioane shifted out of 10 for the Highlanders' first pre-season fixture
The Highlanders will travel with a squad of 28 to play the NSW Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night, in the first of two preseason g…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 18:37
Exiled All Black Liam Squire named in Tasman side for first time in four years
Liam Squire is set to return to action for the first time since imposing an exile from the All Blacks on himself earlier this mont…
Online Editors
30 Jul 2019, 20:08
Leon McDonald and the Blues looking to flick a switch - Super Rugby Preview 2019
It's been a difficult few years for Blues supporters, but can the addition of a new head coach, who has the capacity to instil a s…
Alex McLeod
14 Feb 2019, 18:41
An ex-All Black, a Mako and a local first five headline Blues squad
With three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2018, 18:17
LIVE: Auckland v Tasman - Mitre 10 Cup Match of the Week
Auckland host the Tasman Mako in this explosive week four Mitre 10 Cup clash. Follow tonight's action and join the conversation he…
RugbyPass
07 Sep 2018, 0:31
LIVE: North Harbour v Tasman - Mitre 10 Cup Match of the Week
Undefeated North Harbour play host to the undefeated Tasman Mako in this explosive week three Mitre 10 Cup clash. Follow tonight's…
RugbyPass
01 Sep 2018, 0:27
Desperate to crack the playoffs’ Blues - Super Rugby 2018 Preview
There remain many more questions than answers when evaluating the chances of the Blues in Super Rugby 2018.
Campbell Burnes
21 Feb 2018, 22:29
Blues and Highlanders reveal teams for opening round Kiwi clash
The Highlanders and Blues have named their teams ahead of Friday night's Kiwi derby in Dunedin.
Online Editors
20 Feb 2018, 20:10
Named: Kiwi squads for Super Rugby 2018
The All Blacks have five games left in 2017, but that hasn't stopped the New Zealand teams getting themselves geared up for next y…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2017, 23:59
