Joe Schmidt lined up for high-power role with World Rugby - reports
The former Ireland head coach is reportedly World Rugby's first choice for the newly created role of 'Director of Rugby and High P…
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10 Aug 2020, 6:33
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UK rugby commentator's take on Super Rugby Aotearoa sparks fascinating north versus south debate
Super Rugby Aotearoa concludes this weekend, with the Crusaders wrapping up the title with a game to spare with a thrilling 32-22 …
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10 Aug 2020, 5:13
Crusaders stars could sit out Blues clash in Super Rugby Aotearoa finale
Having clinched the Super Rugby Aotearoa title with a round to spare, don't expect the Crusaders to front up against the Blues wit…
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10 Aug 2020, 2:34
Report: Crusaders boss Scott Robertson to decide coaching future after claiming fourth consecutive title
Less than a year after bing snubbed as All Blacks boss, freshly-crowned Super Rugby Aotearoa-winning coach Scott Robertson "is exp…
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10 Aug 2020, 1:18
Why Scott Robertson didn't break out the breakdance after beating Highlanders
Over the past four years, Kiwi rugby fans have grown accustomed to Crusaders coach Scott Robertson dancing after his team wins a c…
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09 Aug 2020, 16:42
Report: General manager denies that nearly half of Stade Francais squad have tested positive for virus
Stade Francais have been forced to cancel their next friendly with Brive due a significant proportion of their club testing positi…
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09 Aug 2020, 14:59
Kaplan returns to professional rugby as MLR's refereeing tsar
Major League Rugby (MLR) have confirmed reports that Jonathan Kaplan will lead the appointment and development of match officials …
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09 Aug 2020, 9:22
Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen victim of blackmail plot
Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen has revealed that he was the target of a blackmail plot, after criminals hacked into his email, Pay…
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09 Aug 2020, 8:59
Leicester Tigers' new wing signing Van Wyk in the dock over incident in final game
Leicester Tigers' new wing signing Kobus Van Wyk has been cited for alleged foul play during his final game of Super Rugby for the…
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09 Aug 2020, 5:02
Highlanders' flyer Josh McKay comes up with the tackle of the year to deny Crusaders try
Highlanders wing Josh McKay has come up with the tackle of the year, putting on a last ditch try-saving hit on Crusaders halfback …
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09 Aug 2020, 1:15
Watch: Shannon Frizell dents Crusaders' Super Rugby Aotearoa title chances with explosive opening minute try
Not many have given the Highlanders much of victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch this weekend, but Shannon Frizell had other…
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09 Aug 2020, 0:25
Super Rugby Aotearoa: The unwanted record the Chiefs set in their loss to Hurricanes
It's been a long time between drinks for the Chiefs - so long in fact that the embattled Waikato franchise have finished their Sup…
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08 Aug 2020, 21:39
Fans think Michael Hooper's desperate performance has fended off wannabe-Wallaby back rowers
Hooper may have won the battle this time but time will tell whether he has lost the war for the Wallabies number 7 jersey.
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08 Aug 2020, 19:43
Sam Cane given all clear after neck injury scare against the Hurricanes
Concern for Cane stems from the neck fracture he suffered in South Africa playing for the All Blacks that almost ended his career …
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08 Aug 2020, 18:25
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Chiefs player ratings vs Hurricanes
Chiefs player ratings: The Chiefs ended their difficult Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with a difficult slog against the Hurricanes…
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08 Aug 2020, 16:40
'Should make it into All Blacks': Peter Umaga-Jensen impresses with first half brace of tries as All Blacks selectors watch on
Don't be surprised to hear calls for Peter Umaga-Jensen to earn a surprise call-up to the All Blacks squad in the wake of the Hurr…
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08 Aug 2020, 5:07
Community rugby to restart in England, but contact still a no go
Community rugby has been given the green light by the UK government to restart but contact won't be on the menu for English amateu…
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08 Aug 2020, 4:39
Mitre 10 Cup sides line up for Julian Savea as he makes New Zealand rugby return at No. 12
Julian Savea savoured his first match back on New Zealand soil for two years and admits he faces a dilemma about which provincial …
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08 Aug 2020, 3:26
All Blacks trainer Nic Gill lifts lid on the fittest players in New Zealand
After breaking the Blues' club record for fastest Bronco, star playmaker Beauden is just one of the fittest players in New Zealand…
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08 Aug 2020, 0:58
Warren Gatland open to working for the Chiefs 'for free' if 2021 British and Irish Lions tour is cancelled
Warren Gatland has revealed he would "absolutely" like to return to the Chiefs next year should the Lions tour to South Africa be …
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07 Aug 2020, 23:16
