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Crusaders duo ruled out for the season
The Crusaders have announced that wing Jone Macilai and flanker Billy Harmon have been ruled out for the rest of the season due to injuries.
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Sona Taumalolo forced into retirement
Grenoble announced on Saturday that veteran Tonga front-row Sona Taumalolo has been forced into retirement due to a spinal injury.
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Chris Boyd slams Hurricanes after Brumbies loss
Chris Boyd has slammed the Hurricanes’ second half effort against the Brumbies as the worst period of play during his tenure as coach.
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Hong Kong take big step towards RWC qualification
Hong Kong took a giant step towards reaching the 2019 RWC in Japan when they beat the Cook Islands 26-3 in Rarotonga on Saturday.
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Kieran Read wants Super Rugby conference system axed
All Black Kieran Read wants Super Rugby’s conference system to be axed and has called for matches to be played on a round robin basis.
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Gareth Evans warned over neck roll on David Pocock
Hurricanes number eight Gareth Evans has escaped with a warning over a nasty incident involving David Pocock in Saturday’s clash in Canberra.
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Colin Cooper hails Chiefs’ first half effort in Suva
Chiefs boss Colin Cooper said his side’s first half blitz in Saturday’s win over the Highlanders in Suva was amongst the best of his career.
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Luke McAlister calls it a day
Former All Black Luke McAlister has announced his retirement from the professional game at 34 after spending the seven seasons in the Top 14.
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VIDEO: Super Rugby highlights, Round 17
Take a check on the video highlights from Round 17 of Super Rugby.
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Jaguares sink Stormers to march on
The Jaguares claimed a seventh win in a row with a 25-14 victory over the Stormers at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
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Sharks fightback floors Lions
The Sharks kept their play-off hopes alive with a 31-24 come-from-behind victory over the Lions at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
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Sunwolves strike late to shock Bulls
Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco touched down late on as the Sunwolves snatched an outstanding 42-37 triumph over the Bulls in Singapore.
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Four-try Brumbies stun Hurricanes in Canberra
The Brumbies produced a superb Super Rugby performance to overcome the Hurricanes 24-12 at the GIO Stadium in Canberra.
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Outstanding Chiefs thrash Highlanders in Suva
A superb first-half performance from the Chiefs laid the platform as they defeated Super Rugby intra-country rivals Highlanders 45-22.
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Samoa put one foot in World Cup
Samoa put one foot in 2019’s Rugby World Cup after they thumped Germany 66-15 in the first leg of their qualifier in Apia on Saturday.
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Brad Thorn latest to slam officiating
Reds head coach and All Blacks lock legend Brad Thorn has become the latest to criticise the standard of match officiating in rugby at present.
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Waratahs sneak past Rebels
The Waratahs extended their lead atop the Australian Conference with a narrow 31-26 win over the Rebels at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday.
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Jordan Taufua U-turns on Japan move
The Crusaders and Tasman Makos are set to benefit from Jordan Taufua’s decision to back out of a contract with a Japanese club.
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Five-try Blues power past Reds
The Blues made a winning return to Super Rugby action when they beat the Reds 39-16 in their trans-Tasman encounter in Auckland on Friday.
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Tim Swinson ruled out for six months
Glasgow will start their 2018/19 PRO14 campaign without the services of second-row Tim Swinson, who has been sidelined with a leg injury.