Nareki scores as Highlanders pull off a 33-31 comeback win over the Chiefs
Jona Nareki scored a try as the Highlanders made a strong comeback in the second half to beat the Chiefs 33-31 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match this afternoon. The
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Warren Gatland addresses Chiefs' winless run
Chiefs coach Warren Gatland wants to let the Chiefs' actions speak louder than words, as his side seek to avoid equalling the club's longest losing run against the Highla
Hurricanes edge Blues 29-27 in Super Rugby thriller
A barnstorming performance from Ngani Laumape has lifted the Hurricanes a 29-27 victory over the Blues in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match last night. Laumape terroris
Jordie Barrett rated 'best fullback in the country' ahead of battle with Beauden
Jordie Barrett will get a crack at his older brother Beauden for the first time since Beauden departed the Hurricanes for the Blues at the end of last year. Although i
Daugunu helps the Reds remain unbeaten with 31-24 win over Western Force
Filipo Daugunu helped the Queensland Reds remain undefeated in the Super Rugby Australia as he scored a try in their 31-24 victory over the Western Force last night. O
Highlanders’ Josh Ioane benched for Chiefs clash
Former All Blacks 7s player Jona Nareki who has started every match so far for the Highlanders will be given a chance to make an impact off the bench this week against th
Narawa to start for the Blues while Carter ruled out due to injury
Emoni Narawa will start for the Blues while Dan Carter's long-awaited Super Rugby return will have to wait after a calf injury ruled him out of the Blues' clash against t
Coles back for the Canes
Hurricanes co-captain Dane Coles has returned from injury to start at hooker, as one of three changes for Saturday's crucial Super Rugby clash with the Blues in Wellingt
Nawaqanitawase on the bench for Brumbies clash
Mark Nawaqanitawase has been listed on the bench for the Waratahs as the team announced its side to face the Brumbies in Super Rugby Australia on Saturday. The Bru
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Chiefs out to avenge Super Rugby Aotearoa defeats after tough start
Chiefs captain Sam Cane says a week off has done the Chiefs the world of good for the rest of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Earlier in the year, the Chiefs were one of the sur
Josh Ioane likely to make first Super Rugby Aotearoa appearance this week
The Highlanders have received a timely dose of positive news, with All Blacks playmaker Josh Ioane declared fully fit to return to the field. The 25-year-old is yet t
Former All Black joins Western Force
Former All Black midfielder Richard Kahui has made a surprise return to Super Rugby. The 35-year-old Rugby World Cup winner has signed a deal with the Western Force in
South Auckland base for planned Pasifika Super Rugby side
A Pacific Islands Super Rugby team based in South Auckland is gaining traction. RNZ and Reuters report that a group of former All Blacks, including two-time World Cup
Barrett brothers clash expected this Saturday
Rugby fans will have the opportunity this week to see the Barrett brothers go head to head when the Hurricanes host the Blues in Wellington in the Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Hurricanes will not pay extra attention to Beauden Barrett – Fletcher Smith
The Hurricanes won't be paying any extra attention to former teammate Beauden Barrett, when the now-Blues star returns to Wellington this weekend. Speaking to media, H
Perenara hails Hurricanes' defensive effort against Highlanders
Hurricanes captain TJ Perenara has credited his side's defensive effort for getting them over the line against the Highlanders in Wellington yesterday. The hosts backe
Crusaders continue to dominate Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Crusaders are six points clear in the Super Rugby Aotearoa after defeating the Blues 26-15 on Saturday. The Crusaders lead with 18 points, followed by the Blues on
Highlanders fightback comes up short, with Hurricanes notching a stubborn 17-11 win
The Hurricanes have fend off last minute comeback from the Highlanders to clinch a 17-11 victory in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Hurricanes ran in three tries to the
Crusaders too good for Blues
The Crusaders orchestrated a storming finish to beat the Blues 26-15 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Christchurch last night. The Crusaders orchestrated a storming
Crusaders are the benchmark in New Zealand rugby - Leon MacDonald
As the clash between the only two unbeaten teams in the Super Rugby Aoteroa kicks off tonight, the Blues Head Coach Leon MacDonald says the Crusaders are the benchmark in
Historic Super Rugby AU clash ends in extra time thriller
Filipo Daugunu scored a try for the Reds as they played out a 18-18 draw with the Rebels after the first-ever golden point extra-time in Australian Super Rugby failed to