O'Gara re-signs as Crusaders assistant
By Former Ireland great Ronan O’Gara is extending his Crusaders assistant coach contract for a second season. O’Gara will remain backs coach in 2019 and intends to soak up more of what he describes as a privileged insight into why the New Zealand outfit have been so successful in Super Rugby. “Besides being a great bunch […]
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Waratahs want more from round one
The Waratahs’ spark showed through in their final trial against the Rebels but round one against a relentless Stormers outfit will be another step up, flyhalf Bernard Foley says. NSW seemingly flicked a half-time switch at Brookvale, after an opening grind, taking advantage of a more open game against the Rebels, scoring six second-half tries. […]
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Isi the saviour? Naisarani one step closer to Wallabies dream
When Isi Naisarani boarded a plane to Australia from Fiji in 2016, he had a one-way ticket and no back-up plan. Naisarani had spent one season in Brisbane in 2014 before returning to Fiji as his visa was being processed and when he returned, he was determined to make the most of his chance to […]
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Ruru, Rebels raring to make most of Stormers showdown
A 9-10 combination is a lot like a relationship in the eyes of Michael Ruru and that means his partnership with Jack Debreczeni can only get better. Ruru took the reins as Rebels halfback against the Bulls in the absence of Will Genia and while he was hampered by cramps in the second half, he […]
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Reds vs Highlanders: Five things we learned
The Reds dropped a frustrating encounter against the Highlanders on Saturday night. Here’s what we’re talking about after the 18-15 result. 1. Higginbotham hits nail on head A visibly frustrated Scott Higginbotham hit the nail on the head on Fox Sports in his post match interview. The Reds skipper delivered some home truths, demanding better […]
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Lealiifano load a week-by-week proposition
Christian Lealiifano is having a rest this week and it might not be his only week on the sideline, after a big workload in recent months. Lealiifano has been rested from this Sunday’s Jaguares clash and McKellar said it might not be the only match he misses, as the club looks to ensure he doesn’t […]
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Beale tracking well to take on Jaguares
Wallabies centre Kurtley Beale is expected to overcome a rib injury and play for the NSW Waratahs against the Jaguares on Sunday (AEDT), but the franchise is fast running out of fit scrumhalves. Beale suffered his injury in the first half of last week’s Super Rugby draw with the Sharks in Durban and didn’t play […]
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Lack of Australian depth being exposed: Robertson
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson says a lack of depth in Australian teams is being exposed entering the second half of another lop-sided Super Rugby competition. The defending champions face the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday and will start heavy favourites, on a five-match winning tear and having regained the services of key playmaker Richie Mo’unga. […]
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Around the grounds: Paiaaua stars for Norths, Hunt scores for Souths
Who stood up in club land last weekend? QUEENSLAND PREMIER RUGBY Karmichael Hunt notched his first try for Souths in a big defeat over Sunnybank last weekend as Quade Cooper slotted six conversions, with young fullback Jayden Ngamanu starting for the Magpies as well. Departing Queensland hooker Andrew Ready might be moving on but he’s […]
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Crusaders to host Super Rugby final after thrilling win over Hurricanes
The Crusaders have staved off a mighty Hurricanes challenge to win their Super Rugby semi-final 30-26 and set up a home decider against the Jaguares. Out-scored four tries to three in Christchurch on Saturday, the Crusaders found a way to remain on track for a third straight title, with five-eighth Richie Mo’unga once again a […]
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