No more weight of qualifying for the finals for the Blues - Cotter
The weight of qualifying for the finals is off and it is just about winning the 80 minutes and just enjoying being part of it. This was highlighted by former Flying Fi
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Lolesio confident Brumbies can beat the Chiefs if they show up with right mindset
If you show up physically with the right mindset, you put yourself in a good position to win. Those were the words of star Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio as they gear u
Iosefo Namoce signs two-year deal with Fijian Drua
Former Suva centre and current Gungahlin Eagles outside back Iosefo Namoce has forced his way into the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua after signing a two-year deal with the f
Cotter confident the Blues can end Crusaders’ playoff unbeaten record
Former Flying Fijians coach and current Blues head coach Vern Cotter believes the Crusaders’ playoff record is there to be broken and the Blues are capable of doin
Rieko Ioane fuels the believing Blues ahead of semis
Rieko Ioane might well put Carlos Spencer to shame if the Blues make history against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday night. The All Blacks’ centre turne
Crusaders to play Blues and Chiefs to host Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific semi finals
The 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific semi finals have been confirmed with Crusaders hosting the Blues, while the Chiefs will take on the Brumbies following dramatic f
Brumbies out to make amends on home soil against the Canes
The Brumbies are out to make amends at GIO Stadium tonight when they take on the Hurricanes in the last Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific playoff match after the Hurricanes
Crusaders secure 32-12 win over the Reds at home to book semi final spot
The Crusaders have booked their place in the semi finals of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific after a remarkable 32-12 win over the Reds last night in Christchurch.
Jordan, Havili and Newell returns for Reds match tonight
Will Jordan, David Havili and Fletcher Newell return for the Crusaders when they host the Reds at Apollo Projects Stadium tonight in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific q
Super Rugby Pacific defends playoffs flaw that could end in farcical Hurricanes vs Brumbies clash
A schedule that could result in what would essentially be a meaningless Super Rugby Pacific playoff game in Canberra on Saturday night has been defended as in the “
Ikanivere, Tavatavanawai and Naholo make Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua skipper and hooker Tevita Ikanivere, Highlanders captain Timoci Tavatavanawai and Highlanders wing Kini Naholo have made the first-ever Super R
Chiefs look to end 12-year title drought against Blues this Saturday
The Chiefs aim to end the longest title drought among New Zealand franchises in 12 years as they prepare for their game against the Blues this Saturday. The last time
Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals fixtures confirmed
The 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals fixtures have been confirmed, with the Chiefs, Crusaders and ACT Brumbies earning home ground advantage in the
Blues seal spot in qualifying finals after 46-6 win over Waratahs
The Auckland Blues have booked their place in the qualifying finals next week after thrashing the Waratahs 46-6 in round 16 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific. Blu
Reds outclass Drua 52-7
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua was outclassed eight tries to one by the Queensland Reds in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match last night. The Reds demolished
Morgan Turinui slams Kiwi officials for missing Crusaders knock-on against Brumbies
Morgan Turinui slammed the officiating as "disgraceful" as the ACT Brumbies were victims of an obvious and costly missed call in Canberra last night. Crusaders winger
We have a great set piece game – Reds Captain
We have a great set piece game so hopefully we can use that to our advantage. Reds skipper Fraser McReight stated this ahead of their game against the Swire Shipping F
Savea brothers to start for Moana against the Hurricanes tonight
The Savea brothers, Ardie and Julian, will be starting for Moana Pasifika against their former club, the Hurricanes, as they hope to lock in their position for the qualif
Mataele scores as Chiefs beat Highlanders 41-24 to lock top spot
Fiji-born Chiefs wing Manasa Mataele scored a try to assist the Waikato side claim the minor premiership and all-important home-field advantage for the finals with a 41-2
Brumbies denied win by late Crusaders try
The ACT Brumbies have seen their Canberra fortress raided by the Crusaders, who snatched a top-two spot on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific ladder in a thrilling final
Brett Cameron set to start for Hurricanes after injury comeback
Brett Cameron is ready to seize his chance to start in the Hurricanes number 10 jersey for the first time since returning from a serious knee injury. Coach Clark Laidl