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Henry Lee
18 May 2026, 17:33
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The four performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round fourteen
The Chiefs rolled the Highlanders 42-12 in Hamilton, though there was a Herculean display by someone in the losing team.
Adam Julian
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Analysis
Five elite rugby coaches who never played at an elite level
Do you need to have been a professional player to become a high-level coach? Well, for these five examples we're giving, they didn…
Francisco Isaac
14 May 2026, 2:04
Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Wallabies selections, Brumbies not out of the woods
Lomax is unique, and there is nothing better in the world of elite sport than being something others can’t replicate or plan for…
John Ferguson
10 May 2026, 14:33
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round thirteen
Lineout superiority was a massive part of the Crusaders' success, winning all 20 throws and stealing four of the Blues' 14. With 1…
Adam Julian
09 May 2026, 17:32
Josh Moorby scores four in sodden Hurricanes romp over Moana Pasifika
A rainy Albany hosted Moana Pasifika and the Hurricanes in round 13 of the Super Rugby Pacific season, but the conditions wouldn't…
Ned Lester
09 May 2026, 2:00
Manu Samoa centre starts as Moana Pasifika name side for Hurricanes
Manu Samoa midfielder Faletoi Peni has been named in the Moana Pasifika side for the first time since the round nine loss to the C…
Finn Morton
06 May 2026, 17:36
Crusaders would be 'stupid' to not try sign Ardie Savea says former club veteran
With Moana Pasifika set to disband after the 2026 season, the next playing destination in New Zealand for Ardie Savea has been a h…
Ben Smith
06 May 2026, 14:47
Argentina U20 topple New Zealand in famous victory as ill-discipline bites
The Kiwis had their chances at the Nels0n Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha, but ultimately, the two-try swing during the first half cos…
Henry Lee
03 May 2026, 13:57
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round twelve
“His work around the breakdown is spectacular. He’s an expert in that part of the game. His work rate is huge. He’s always t…
Adam Julian
02 May 2026, 14:59
Analysis
Super Rugby Pacific schedule strength: Who has the toughest run home?
There are five rounds of Super Rugby Pacific remaining, and technically, no team has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Ned Lester
29 Apr 2026, 21:09
Opinion
The elephant in the room with the Super Rugby model
Super Rugby can work, provided everyone’s happy to take a significant haircut. We pay athletes too much money. Not just here, bu…
Hamish Bidwell
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New Zealand U20 storm back to beat Australia U20 in TRC thriller
New Zealand U20 have started their quest for a third consecutive Rugby Championship crown with a 34-29 win over Australia U20.
Finn Morton
27 Apr 2026, 14:56
Sergio Parisse leaves World Rugby panel as Grand Slam winner and Puma join
Former France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili and former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch have joined the voting panel for the World Rug…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr 2026, 4:00
Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Super Round an epic success, Aussie teams drop the ball
Declan Meredith kicked the ball dead from two penalties, which otherwise would’ve given the Brumbies excellent field position to…
John Ferguson
26 Apr 2026, 21:43
All Black great’s nephew named at first five for NZ U20s clash with Australia
“I am truly grateful for the many opportunities and learnings I’ve been given at the Highlanders," Jury said in an NZR release…
Henry Lee
26 Apr 2026, 16:37
