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
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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
Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane back in time for semifinal clash
After being sidelined for the past two Super Rugby Pacific games with a knee problem, Chiefs co-captain and All Blacks skipper Sam Cane will return in tomorrow nightâ€
The pressure of expectation is starting to mount - Leon MacDonald
Blues Coach Leon MacDonald says the pressure of expectation is starting to mount for the Blues ahead of their semifinal against the Brumbies. MacDonald says this is so
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson to bring up 100 games in charge against Chiefs
Crusaders coach, Scott Robertson will bring up 100 games in charge of the Super Rugby side when they take on the Chiefs in their semi-final clash on Friday. Robertson,
Brumbies taking lessons out of Blues defeat
The Brumbies remain confident they can flip the result of last month's thriller in Canberra as they prepare for their semi-final clash against the Blues. As they prep
Chiefs chasing success
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says Crusaders will be a tough nut to crack when they face off in the semifinal of Super Rugby Pacific, but they are chasing that success as
Injury rules star Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder out of playoffs
All Blacks and Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder has been ruled out of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. Blackadder suffered a dislocated shoulder during Friday's 37-
Barrett ready to lead the Blues into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals
Star Blues playmaker Beauden Barrett has challenged himself to go to even greater heights over the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific competition. Barrett was inspir
Brumbies up for Blues semi-final test
It's the toughest test in rugby, but if the Brumbies want to taste Super Rugby Pacific championship success, it's one they simply must pass. They'll head to the cauldr
Brilliant Beauden Barrett believes he can still get better as Blues march on
Two tries, one assist and a Blues playoff win would have most resting on their laurels - but most aren't as talented as Beauden Barrett. The first-five was at his bril
3 NZ teams in Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The semi-finals of the Super Rugby Pacific have been confirmed. The Crusaders will face the Chiefs while the Blues will battle the Brumbies. In quarter-finals yeste