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Helping Pasifika rugby thrive
Pasifika rugby has been the world's poor cousin for too long. Could a new plan help retain players and see the island game thrive? Audio
Helping Pasifika rugby thrive
Pasifika rugby has been the world's poor cousin for too long. Could a new plan help retain players and see the island game thrive?
AudioNZ Rugby confident Pacific teams will make 2022 competition
New Zealand Rugby is "really confident" of adding Pacific teams to Super Rugby in time for the 2022 season despite concerns over their financial viability.
Tuungafasi to play 100th Super Rugby game
Having escaped further sanction from the judiciary, Blues and All Blacks prop Ofa Tuunagfasi is set to bring up his 100th Super Rugby game when he takes the field against the Chiefs in Hamilton on…
Jordie Barrett won't play at first five
All Black Jordie Barrett won't be moved to first five to resolve the mounting injuries woes the Hurricanes have.
Havili wants to make number 15 his own
The Crusaders' back David Havili doesn't want to become a utility player and instead is keen to make the number 15 jersey his own.
Clayton McMillan to stay on with Chiefs
The Chiefs interim head coach Clayton McMillan will stay on with the Super Rugby franchise after this year.
"I'd given up hope of playing Super Rugby."
The dream of playing Super Rugby had all but disappeared for Bay of Plenty halfback Luke Campbell until he got an unexpected call from the Hurricanes.
Fijian Drua look to sail into Super Rugby
The Fijian Drua are targeting a maiden Super Rugby title within five years after being confirmed as a "preferred partner" to join a revamped competition in 2022. Audio
NZ Rugby stands by Pasifika selection process
New Zealand Rugby is standing by its process for selecting a Pasifika team to enter the Super Rugby competition from 2022.
Tony Brown replaces Aaron Mauger at Highlanders
Tony Brown has been named as the Highlanders new coach.
Midday Sports News for 30 September 2020
South Africa rugby has laid the blame for its planned move squarely with New Zealand.
Barry Guy has te pūrongo hakinakina. Audio
South Africa pull out of Super Rugby competition
South Africa has today announced it will no longer be involved in the Super Rugby competition, voting instead to explore joining Europe's professional rugby tournament. The move comes after New… Audio
All Blacks coach gives the thumbs up to Aussie competition
All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes improvements in Australian rugby will lead to a joint Super Rugby competition.
Chiefs will be better in 2021
Warren Gatland's first season in charge of the Chiefs ended far from the way he had planned, but he expects the team will be better for the experience
Super Rugby Aotearoa is taking a toll on the players
The intensity of Super Rugby Aotearoa has been a major factor in its success but players can only maintain near test-level rugby for so long before the physical and mental strain takes it toll.
Hurricanes down Crusaders in Super Rugby Aotearoa
Wes Goosen scored two tries to help the Hurricanes to a 34-32 win over the Crusaders, ending the home side's four-year unbeaten streak in Christchurch.
Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy unveiled
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa the trophy that will be presented to the winner of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Video
Ardie pumped for Pacific Island inclusion in Super Rugby
Ardie Savea says his heart is pumping at the thought of a Pacific Islands team possibly joining a revamped Super Rugby competition next year.
All Black jersey awaits Hoskins Sotutu
Breakout Blues star Hoskins Sotutu has added further weight to indications his international future lies in an All Blacks jersey.
