Can the Blues contain the Crusaders back 3?
The Blues will have to find a way to shut out the Crusaders’ back three if they are to win the Super Rugby Pacific title at Eden Park tomorrow night. The Crusad
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Sotutu and Hodgman in Blues team to face the Crusaders
The Blues have stuck with the same starting 15 that beat the Brumbies in their semi-final last weekend, with one potentially game-changing addition on the bench. Dalto
Rugby Australia threatens to go alone with Super Rugby as all bets are off
On the eve of the All-Kiwi Super Rugby Pacific final between the Blues and Crusaders a ‘bombshell’ has been dropped by Rugby Australia to their New Zealand R
Whitelock returns while Matera retains flanker position for Super Rugby Pacific final
Veteran lock Sam Whitelock returns to the starting line-up for the Crusaders after he was withdrawn in the last minute due to a thumb injury during their semi-final clash
Gleeson the fourth player with Fiji links named in Australia A side
Langi Gleeson who has maternal links to Fiji has been named alongside three other Fijians in the Australia A side for the Pacific Nations Cup. 20 year old Gleeson was
Defence wins championships - Robertson
The Crusaders will enter Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific Final with plenty of confidence, knowing how close they were to toppling the Blues in round nine. Down to 13 me
Matera free to play in Super Rugby Pacific final
Crusaders loose forward Pablo Matera has been cleared to play in Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues despite his double yellow cards in la
Whitelock and Taylor in doubt for Super Rugby Pacific final
Sam Whitelock and Cody Taylor are in doubt for the Super Rugby Pacific Final when the Crusaders meet the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland. Whitelock was named to start i
Scott Robertson praises record-breaking defensive effort
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson praised the record-breaking defensive effort of his side in denying the Chiefs a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth. The Crusaders put in
Blues need to be confident and give it their best shot - Barrett
The Blues taking on the Crusaders in the final of the Super Rugby Pacific is the game that a lot of fans would want to see, but for Blues captain Beauden Barrett, it's a
Sowakula named in All Blacks squad which also features 6 new caps
Pita Gus Sowakula will make his debut for the All Blacks next month when the side takes on Ireland in a three match series. Sevu Reece, George Bower and Hoskins Sotutu
Blues Coach Leon McDonald will savor final
It will be a battle between the North and South this weekend when the Crusaders face the Blues in the finals of the Super Rugby Pacific this weekend. This week’
Brumbies coach implies that the refs non-call in the final moments of the semi-final cost them the game
After a spirited comeback to close the gap to just one point in their semi final against the Blues, Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has strongly implied that he believes a pe
Blues narrowly beat the Brumbies to secure a Super Rugby final spot
The Blues have beaten Brumbies 20-19 in a thrilling semifinal to secure their spot in the Super Rugby final against the Crusaders. In a closely contested match, Irae S
Sotutu named in the Blues starting line up
Hoskins Sotutu who has links to Fiji has been named in the starting line up for the Blues for the second Super Rugby Pacific semifinal against the Brumbies at Eden Park.
Brumbies welcome the return of Valetini for Super Rugby Pacific semi-final
Rob Valetini who has links to Fiji will make his return when the Brumbies take on the Blues in the second Super Rugby Pacific semi-final. The blockbusting number 8 has
Crusaders beat Chiefs to book their Super Rugby Pacific final spot
Crusaders number 8 Cullen Grace scored twice as they beat the Chiefs 20-7 to book their spot for the Super Rugby Pacific final next week. Richie Mo’unga had put
Reece family support their family hero in tonight’s semi-final
William Reece continues to remind his son, Fiji born Crusaders winger, Sevu Reece of his humble beginnings and the hard work put in to get to where he is today. This c
Christie ready to fill Blackadder’s shoes in Super Rugby Pacific semi-final
Tom Christie is ready to fill the large void left by star Crusaders back-rower, Ethan Blackadder for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs tonight. C
Blues wary of backlash against 'benchmark' Brumbies in semi-final
The table-topping Blues won't be taking the Brumbies lightly in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final on Saturday at Eden Park. The Brumbies were on the wrong side of a
Reece and Bower to face the Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific semi-final
Sevu Reece and George Bower will start for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific semi final clash against the Chiefs. Other players in the starting line-up are Ri