Queensland Reds facing 'trauma' ahead of playoffs against stacked Chiefs
Familiar territory might trigger some "trauma" for Les Kiss but the Queensland Reds coach has backed his team.
AAP
03 Jun 2026, 16:02
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Carter, McKenzie among eight returning All Blacks for Chiefs against Reds
Rookie head coach Jono Gibbes has plenty of stars, both established and emerging, to call upon for the tussle, and has done just t…
Ned Lester
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AAP
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Highlanders lock down rising loose-forward with new deal
Casey has extended with the Dunedin-based franchise until 2029.
Henry Lee
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Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round sixteen
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Adam Julian
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Opinion
Chiefs vs Blues takes: The All Blacks lock hierarchy, Blues tease playoff mode
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Second-half Chiefs blitz send Blues to Christchurch for Qualifying Final
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Henry Lee
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Kyren Taumoefolau: 'You’ve got to rep where you're from'
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Adam Julian
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Chiefs lock down late-blooming Maori All Black Jared Proffit
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Ned Lester
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Wallace Sititi to captain Chiefs as All Blacks quartet rested vs Blues
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Ned Lester
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‘I’m not an All Black’: Xavier Roe opens up on contract talks behind move to Sale Sharks
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Henry Lee
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Reds' key men, Dylan Pietsch Australians form winger
It now makes for a delicious final round of Super Rugby Pacific where first and second spots are locked down, but the position of …
John Ferguson
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Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round fifteen
Sevu “Oh” Reece “Lightning” caught the visitors napping more than once. His juggle and offload leading up to Johnny McNich…
Adam Julian
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Opinion
Hurricanes vs Highlanders takes: Love's All Blacks reminder, Landers check out early
The Highlanders flew to Wellington for their final game of the 2026 Rugby Pacific season, signing off on their campaign with the b…
Ned Lester
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Hurricanes secure top spot with clinical win over Highlanders
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