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€
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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
Hurricanes focusing on making a strong start
Making a strong start, and imposing their game, would be the goal for the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Brumbies tonight. Coach Jaso
Crusaders march to semi-final
Sevu Reece scored a brilliant try that helped the Crusaders beat the Reds 37-15 and book a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final. Crusaders other tries were score
Waratahs urged to seize the moment
Michael Hooper is urging the NSW Waratahs to seize the moment and not let an opportunity slip in tomorrow's do-or-die Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final clash against the
Uru, Daugunu and Vunivalu to start for the Reds
Three players with links to Fiji will start for the Reds against the Crusaders in the opening Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal tonight. They are lock Seru Uru and wing
13 players with Fiji links to feature in Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
13 players with Fijian links will feature in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals this week. Sevu Reece and George Bower have been named in the starting line-up for t
Powerful Blues team ready for quarterfinals
The Blues have named their team to face the Highlanders on Saturday in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals. The front row includes Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund and Ofa
Sevu Reece and George Bower named for Crusaders
Fiji-born Sevu Reece and George Bower will start for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Reds tomorrow. This is Bower’s 50th mat
Reds reveal plan to contain Richie Mo'unga
Queensland Reds co-captain Liam Wright insists his team won’t be “star struck†by Crusaders five-eighth Richie Mo’unga in their Super Rugby Pac
Sam Cane set to miss Chiefs' Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against Waratahs
Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane is set to miss Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Waratahs, as he sits out a second week with a knee injury. But
Crusaders optimistic Sevu Reece will start in the playoffs
The Crusaders are optimistic Sevu Reece will play in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Reds after he trained with the team yesterday. Wing Reece was for
NSW bank on Perese for Super Rugby finals
The NSW Waratahs will give game-breaking centre Izaia Perese every chance to prove his fitness this week as the Super Rugby Pacific season moves into the knockout stages.