Blues player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
It was the classic game of two halves at Eden Park as the Blues survived a wave of pressure from a solid Brumbies side to pull awa…
Tom Raine
29 May 2021, 13:51
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'We opened a door for them': Where the Chiefs fell short against the fast-firing Reds
It was a storming performance from the Reds in Townsville that saw the Aussies grab their first win in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 20…
Tom Raine
29 May 2021, 22:28
'We'll be gone': Chiefs pull pin on Super Rugby Trans-Tasman chances
Losing in a league is tough to take for any side used to success, but in a competition that is most definitely a sprint as opposed…
Tom Raine
30 May 2021, 2:47
Highlanders player ratings vs Waratahs | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Here's how the Highlanders rated after they ran in nine tries to dominantly dismantle the Waratahs 59-23 in Dunedin on Friday.
Tom Raine
05 Jun 2021, 18:04
'He just looked like he was the connector of everything': Exiting Highlander might be the glue keeping their title hopes alive
The Highlanders are potentially one win away from their first Super Rugby finals appearance since 2019 and on this week's episode …
Tom Raine
07 Jun 2021, 22:15
'A guy like that is only going to benefit the Blues': The regular starters that have helped turn the Blues' season around
The Blues have enjoyed a fantastic run of form in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with four wins from four and a shot at the final this w…
Tom Raine
08 Jun 2021, 19:43
'He's clearly going to be a key part of the South African game plan': What Rassie Erasmus' comments on cohesion mean for the Springboks
The recent announcement of the 46-man Springboks squad to feature against the British & Irish Lions in a three-test series this Ju…
Tom Raine
10 Jun 2021, 1:00
Will Genia's take on Wallabies halves combo: 'Both teams are much better sides when he's on'
Two years ago, the French U20s side beat the Junior Wallabies to claim their second consecutive World Championship. Now, some of t…
Tom Raine
28 Jun 2021, 22:40
'That'd be the dream': Will Genia reveals final destination on rugby-playing hitlist
Will Genia has enjoyed a superb career over the years and won some of rugby's premier prizes both nationally and internationally. …
Tom Raine
29 Jun 2021, 2:52
The two test All Black set for a big return
Almost two years ago, concussion issues cruelly ruled exciting back-row prospect Luke Jacobson out of a chance to play for the All…
Tom Raine
30 Jun 2021, 0:24
New All Black Quinn Tupaea's take on his senior midfield partner
Quinn Tupaea is considerably more excited at the prospect of having Rieko Ioane beside him on a pitch as opposed to in front of hi…
Tom Raine
01 Jul 2021, 3:36
'Dream' debut caps off Bower's journey from body double to All Black
Seven years ago, George Bower was training to be a teacher and cutting hair in a Dunedin flat. After making his full All Blacks de…
Tom Raine
03 Jul 2021, 23:22
'Great balance to his performance': All Blacks fullback race thrown open
In the All Blacks' 102-0 victory over Tonga on Saturday evening there were understandably a few standout players. Bryn Hall and Ja…
Tom Raine
05 Jul 2021, 23:26
What Ethan Blackadder added to a talented loose forwards trio
Twenty-one years after Todd Blackadder's first test as All Black's captain against Tonga, Ethan Blackadder made his test bow in th…
Tom Raine
06 Jul 2021, 1:28
