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Bernard Foley eyes final bow as Super Rugby return rumours spread
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (172+ words) Despite securing a home semi-final berth, Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson was far from happy as his error-ridden side scraped home 36-32 against a spirited Gloucester in a lively game at Franklin's Gardens. The arrival of Ciaran Frawley will bolster…...
Moana Pasifika's Super dream not over yet despite no owner
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (1060+ words) Despite securing a home semi-final berth, Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson was far from happy as his error-ridden side scraped home 36-32 against a spirited Gloucester in a lively game at Franklin's Gardens. Rather than sitting as a forlorn figure…...
Chiefs vs Blues takes: The All Blacks lock hierarchy, Blues tease playoff mode
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1040+ words) Black Ferns Sevens centre Jazmin Felix-Hotham enjoyed a successful return to the SVNS Series in Valladolid. The Chiefs absorbed some early pressure from the Blues in their round 16 contest, but ultimately proved their class by winning nine tries to five…...
'I was in the shadows, there was nothing for me': Kaleem Barreto's two-year odyssey of turmoil, hamstring grafts and unemployment
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1942+ words) In the vibrant but increasingly competitive HSBC SVNS jungle, a new prowler has unleashed their first roars towards greatness, as Argentina's Las Yaguaret's aim to become a core side next season. The sevens star could not run for 400 days and…...
Crusaders vs Chiefs takes: It's what they do best, same old Chiefs?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1000+ words) A third-consecutive sell-out crowd welcomed the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific finalists to the One New Zealand field on Friday night....
Michaela Brake: 'I realised I didn't need to quit sevens"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (931+ words) Little Harvey Brake is years away from understanding exactly how he's influenced the course of sevens rugby history but he's already shown he's inherited the family trait of impeccable timing....
Transfer market: Five off-contract value targets for New Zealand Super Rugby teams
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1515+ words) There are many players across New Zealand whose contract status for next year's Super Rugby Pacific has not been announced....
'Fits that kind of mould': Bryn Hall on All Blacks bolter in right wing race
1+ week, 5+ day ago (987+ words) ACT Brumbies prop Darcy Breen has completed a remarkable rise from pre-season train-and-trial prospect to long-term squad member. Former Maori All Black halfback Bryn Hall believes Hurricanes winger Josh Moorby has a case for higher honours in 2026, after multiple strong…...
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Tahs" flyhalf options grow, Force rise built on defence
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1902+ words) Leicester secured a place in the Gallagher PREM play-offs with an emphatic 47-33 bonus-point victory at Sale that left them a point behind second-placed Bath. Round-14 has come and gone, and the finals dash for everyone except Moana Pasifika is still…...
'We don't do that': NZR rule out buying out Fehi Fineanganofo's contract
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (1101+ words) Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo equalled the Super Rugby try-scoring season record as the Hurricanes powered past the Blues. Hurricanes flyer and form wing Fehi Fineanganofo equalled the all-time season try scoring record in Super Rugby with his 16th against the Blues…...