Super Rugby Pacific: All Blacks jersey surely beckons for Timoci Tavatavanawai, despite Highlanders’ failures – Phil Gifford

The upsetters could be, as unlikely as it would have sounded even a week ago, the Blues, who in their 46-6 thrashing of the Waratahs at Eden Park on Saturday showed many of the touches that won them the title last year. This weekend’s quarter-final in Hamilton with the Chiefs suddenly becomes a fascinating contest. … Read more

Hurricanes Edge Highlanders in Exciting Dunedin Showdown: Super Rugby Pacific Highlights

Hurricanes Stun Highlanders in Thrilling 20-18 Victory Table of Contents Hurricanes Stun Highlanders in Thrilling 20-18 Victory early Exchanges and Momentum Shifts Second Half Drama Match Summary Conclusion Rugby’s Grit and Glory: Unpacking the Hurricanes’ Upset Victory Rugby’s Underdogs Unleashed: Dissecting the Hurricanes’ Triumph Over the Highlanders Teh Hurricanes, languishing at the bottom of the … Read more

‘It won’t be a distraction’ – Blues skipper on Clarke court case

Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has said his side is “getting around” Caleb Clarke, after the wing pleaded guilty on Monday for failing to stop and driving in a dangerous manner. The incident happened while Clarke was riding riding his motorbike in Auckland last year. “He’s a smart person and he knows he’s made a mistake. … Read more

Warren Gatland’s exit, the state of the game and the onset of Super Rugby : Planet Rugby

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with Warren Gatland’s departure, the state of the game and the onset of Super Rugby… A legacy tarnished Opinion on Warren Gatland’s return to Wales was already divided. It has only divided further since. But with his departure announced on Tuesday, the one strand of opinion that … Read more