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The Blues proved once again they cannot make athletes better rugby players
As the Crusaders were methodically dismantling the Blues in Christchurch last Friday night, it wasn’t the quality of rugby that …
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The six best Super Rugby champions of all-time
Who are the most impressive and dominant winners of Super Rugby? And where would the Chiefs rank alongside these historic heavywei…
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Prem 15s: 'Kingsholm is about to become the big red shop window for this magnificent product'
From out-and-out league disciples, to those dipping a curious toe into the waters of the best women’s domestic competition in th…
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Chiefs player ratings v Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
Pressure was on the Chiefs to make a statement after the Crusaders dismissed the Blues in the other semi-final and awaited the vic…
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Farrell may come to regret Kleyn call
Two years ago World Rugby proposed a radical change to the game’s eligibility rules. Recognising that too many developing nation…
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Crusaders player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific
The final chapter of Mo'unga v Barrett, a duel that has ruled much of the past six years in both Super Rugby and All Blacks debate…
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Rosie Galligan: 'It will be exciting to see what kind of rugby John Mitchell wants to play'
As soon as we heard it was Mitch, I got onto Google, spoke to my Dad and did my own research. His rugby CV speaks for itself, but …
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Premier 15s semis: 'There’s going to be a new name on the trophy this year'
There’s going to be a new name on the Premier 15s trophy this year. Just let that sink in one more time. It’s barbecue season,…
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Scott Barrett doesn't belong at blindside but his World Cup role is crucial
There is some commentary suggesting Barrett is the solution for the All Blacks six woes. There are a dozen exceptional eights that…
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Hurricanes player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
Déjà vu for the Hurricanes in Canberra. Eliminated by the Brumbies in the Super Rugby quarterfinals following an epic tussle at …
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Chiefs player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Pacific
The second quarter-final of the 2023 playoffs featured two teams with a heap of confidence and everything to play for.
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Five all-time great U20 sides that were littered with future superstars
France are the defending champions from four years ago and their seniors are favourites to hoist the William Webb Ellis trophy in …