Sotutu to start for the Blues while Beauden Barrett to debut at fullback
Hoskins Sotutu will start for the Blues against the Hurricanes while Beauden Barrett will make his debut for the Blues from the fullback’s position.Starting Barret
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50,000 plus fans book their tickets for the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa
More than 50,000 rugby fans are expected to be on the grandstand for the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa which kicks-off tomorrow with the Chiefs taking on the High
Pita Gus to start for the Chiefs against the Highlanders
Fiji born Pita Gus Sowakula will start for the Chiefs when they take on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday. The Chiefs have also named top players
Three more Chiefs players ruled out for 2020 season due to injury
The Chiefs have another blow to their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign as three more players will be out of action for the remainder of the season. The Chiefs confirmed y
Jordie in doubt to face brother Beauden and the Blues on Sunday
Hurricanes utility Jordie Barrett is in doubt for the match against the Blues and elder brother, Beauden in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition on Sunday. NZME report
NZ fans returning to stadiums to boost businesses
Stadium bosses, team chief executives and food vendors in New Zealand are welcoming the news that sports fans are now allowed back into the stadium. Radio NZ reports t
Savea’s return to boost the Hurricanes
The return of star loose forward Ardie Savea for the first time in 2020 will provide a massive boost to the Hurricanes for their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign. Savea w
Sowakula and Naholo secure a spot for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Aotearoa
Fiji born players, Pita Gus Sowakula and Kini Naholo have been named in the Gallagher Chiefs squad that will be playing in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Sowaku
Highlanders hopeful to have crowds in their opening Super Rugby Aotearoa match
The Highlanders could have the honour of being the first top-class sporting side to host a live event in front of a crowd since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dan Carter’s father still supports the Crusaders despite son playing for the Blues
Daniel Carter’s father Neville Carter has said that his allegiance will still be with Crusaders even though his son will be playing for the Blues when Super Rugby
Gatland welcomes the new initiatives that will be used throughout the Super Rugby Aotearoa
Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland is happy with the new initiatives that will be used throughout the Super Rugby Aotearoa, which kicks off next week. The new innovation
Carter to feature for the Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa
All Blacks great Dan Carter is on the verge of a stunning Super Rugby comeback, joining the Blues for the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Carter spent 13 seasons wit
Two major rule changes confirmed for Super Rugby Aotearoa
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed two rule changes and one reinforced focus for the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. New Zealand Herald reports that golden point tiebre
No bad blood towards departed Reds trio - Wright
Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright says there is no bad blood towards the departed trio and "good mates" Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas. The Reds returne
Wallabies and All Blacks players reportedly in talks to remove South Africa from Super Rugby
Senior players from the Wallabies and the All Blacks have reportedly united in a bid to remove South Africa from Super Rugby. According to Nine News, a contingent of s
Reds trio released from contracts
Queensland Reds players Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings, and Isaac Lucas have been released from their contracts. The trio was stood down on Monday after refusing to take
Beauden Barrett sets Blues fitness record
New Zealand Super Rugby teams have started pre-season training for the second time in 2020 ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa – a New Zealand-only competition that star
Vilimoni Koroi join Highlanders squad
Former All Blacks Sevens star Vilimoni Koroi will assemble with the Highlanders after his Olympic All Blacks Sevens duties got suspended. Koroi is joining the squad to
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson backs cross-hemisphere club championship
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson hopes for more recognition for winning Super Rugby than just the title at the end of the competition. Robertson wants to see the winner
Milner-Skudder set for dramatic Super Rugby return with the Highlanders
Former All Blacks winger Nehe Milner-Skudder has been linked with a dramatic return to Super Rugby and it is not with his old club, the Hurricanes. According to report
Super Rugby to resume on June 13th in NZ
Super Rugby will return with a clash between the Highlanders and the Chiefs in Dunedin on June 13th. The second game in the opening round of the revised Kiwi-only comp