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The Crusaders' win a disaster for the prematurely picked All Blacks
And on the strength of Saturday’s decider at Eden Park, it’s a shame the All Blacks were picked so prematurely.
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Picking the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Season
With the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign done and dusted, here's a selection of competition's standout player in this Team …
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The Blues saved the worst for last but it won't change many All Black selections
Mo'unga, Havili and Goodhue would be your 10-12-13 All Blacks combination if you were picking solely off this game. However, it wo…
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Saracens player ratings vs Leicester | Gallagher Premiership final
Saracens player ratings live from Twickenham: All week the vibe had been that Mark McCall’s Saracens were on the verge of Gallag…
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Crusaders player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Pacific Final
The Crusaders have done it again, securing another Super Rugby title. Who were the best players in their final victory of the seas…
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Blues player ratings vs Crusaders | Super Rugby Pacific Final
The Blues have fallen at the last hurdle, going down to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific final. Who were their best perfor…
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The Borthwick selection call I just can't understand - Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick has made some big calls ahead of the Premiership final but it’s Saracens’ experience and their Test match anim…
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The same issue has plagued the Chiefs for a second season in a row
While they may have finished the regular season as the third-seeded side in Super Rugby Pacific, the harsh truth is that it would …
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Luke Jacobson omission sends clear All Blacks message
Luke Jacobson has paid the price for being a jack of all trades with the Chiefs this season.
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The final that Super Rugby Pacific needs
The all-Kiwi showdown between the Blues and Crusaders will be played in front of a sell-out crowd at Eden Park, which will bring s…
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The All Blacks selection that's hardest to comprehend
There were always due to be some significant omissions from the first All Blacks squad of the year after 42 players ran out in the…
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French offer lukewarm response to South Africa's inclusion in the Champions Cup
There is disquiet in France about the inclusion of South African sides in the Champions Cup with some feeling it has been foisted …