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Dane Coles and John Plumtree discuss Hurricanes 2019 Squad

PLAY OF THE WEEK: 2018 Bledisloe Cup Game 3

Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane connected for not one but two awesome tries on the weekend. Our favourite was Barrett’s circus pass to his winger to seal the game in the final minutes.

Tana Umaga talks about his 2019 Blues squad

Introducing New Zealand's Super Rugby class of 2019

Thirty three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season.    The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders...

The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019

The 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season.   Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...

Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad

With three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship.     Veteran All Black Centurion,...

Strong Crusaders squad confirmed for 2019

The Crusaders squad for 2019 has been named, and will feature five new players for the Super Rugby season. Head Coach Scott Robertson, alongside Assistant Coach Brad Mooar and Forwards Coach Jason...

Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad

The Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season.   There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...

CJ Stander try against England nominated for World Rugby Try of the Year

Stander will be up against a Scot and two All-Blacks in the running for the accolade.

Tuesday Morning Round Up

Christopher Tolofua to join Toulon     Saracens hooker Christopher Tolofua will join Toulon at the end of this season after signing a three-year deal with the Top 14 side.     Allan...