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Friday, May 3

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Perenara sets Super Rugby try record as Hurricanes stay top of table

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All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara claimed a record 63rd Super Rugby try as the Wellington Hurricanes sealed a 41-12 home win over the NSW Waratahs to remain top of the table Friday.Perenara, who has played 80 Tests for New Zealand, claimed…

Down Under Diary: The All Black helping New Zealand Warriors hunt first NRL title

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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has returned from rugby union to help the Warriors hunt for their elusive maiden premiership. THERE aren’t many players in the NRL who...

11

Halfpenny to make delayed Super Rugby debut

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The 35-year-old feared his first season in New Zealand could be wiped out by a torn pectoral muscle in February.

Thursday, May 2

15

Argentina Storms to Top of Rugby Championship u20

Argentina were comfortable and convincing winners over Australia on Thursday. Los Pumitas outscored the home side by three tries to zero, winning 25-6. The result means Argentina are top of the Rugby Championship u20. The other week one…

12

Red Roses to host New Zealand at Twickenham

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England will host world champions New Zealand on September 14 ahead of October's WXV1 tournament, England rugby announced on Thursday.

New Zealand U20s vs South Africa U20s takeaways: Solomon the spark in the wet, tall pack dominates

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New Zealand U20s and South Africa U20s played out the inaugural Rugby Championship U20 match in torrential rain as wet conditions dictated the type of game that would unfold.

Junior Boks and NZ share spoils in Rugby Champs U20 opener

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ROUND ONE WRAP: The Junior Springboks and New Zealand played to a 13-all draw in their Rugby Championship Under-20 opener at the Sunshine coast Stadium on Thursday.

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As it happened: Under-20 Rugby Championship: Junior Springboks 13-13 All Blacks

The Junior Springboks will take on New Zealand in the opening round of the inaugural Under-20 Rugby Championship.

U20 Rugby Championship New Zealand U20 vs South Africa U20 Rugby Union fixture

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64 Substitution on New Zealand U20 sub Josh Whaanga comes onto the field. 64 Substitution off Aki Tuivailala departs for New Zealand U20. 64 Substitution on New Zealand U20 sub Cameron Christie comes onto the field. 64 Substitution off…

10

Umaga targets Pacific growth as Super Rugby makes Tonga debut

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All Blacks great Tana Umaga said Thursday he wants to help rugby grow in the Pacific islands ahead of Moana Pasifika's debut in Tonga at the weekend.Former New Zealand captain Umaga, 50, who was born in Wellington to Samoan parents, has…

08

The Roar’s Super Rugby expert tips and predictions, Round 11: Are the Aussie sides in for an old-fashioned NZ trip to hell?

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It has been a long time since the gap between Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby sides has felt as close as it has in 2024. Victories have been common, the Brumbies are our first proper contender in years, and even the Rebels have more…

Wednesday, May 1

14

2024 Rugby Championship u20 – Round One Team Line-Ups

The inaugural Rugby Championship u20 competition will get underway on Thursday. The round one fixtures will be (a) New Zealand vs South Africa (b) Argentina vs Australia. The matches are being played on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. The…

05

Junior Springboks ‘eager’ for historic clash with rivals New Zealand U20

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Zachary Porthen will lead the Junior Springboks in a historic U20 Rugby Championship clash against traditional rugby rivals New Zealand

04

New Zealand U20 team named to play South Africa in U20 Rugby Championship opener

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New Zealand U20 head coach Jono Gibbes has named a 23-man team to play South Africa on the Sunshine Coast in the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship opener.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Rugby World Cup referee Chris Pollock returns to the fray in Hawke’s Bay

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New Zealand Rugby referees boss and former international referee Chris Pollock has made a comeback to help combat a referees shortfall in Hawke’s Bay. Chris Pollock, the former international rugby referee who answered the call at the…

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The insurmountable problem facing Australian rugby in a doomed rivalry with New Zealand

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Australian rugby has many problems – financial crisis, ever-shrinking audiences, shortage of coaching expertise, Greg Martin, etc etc. But one problem which I have come to notice after many years of careful study is perhaps not mentioned…

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Junior Boks all set for historic U20 Rugby Champs

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TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Prop Zachary Porthen will lead the Junior Springboks against New Zealand on Thursday, in the opening round of the inaugural Under-20 Rugby Championship in Queensland, Australia.

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Porthen to lead Junior Boks in Rugby Champs opener

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Zachary Porthen will captain the Junior Springboks in their U20 Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Queensland on Thursday.

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Shocking new details revealed after footy player, 33, died of horror head knock suffered during game - leaving behind children aged five, four and one

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Shocked witnesses have described the death of New Zealand construction worker Cory Heather as a 'freak accident' after he died after a terrible accident during a rugby match on Saturday.

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New Zealand U20's first five abandoned his Arizona baseball dream to stay in rugby

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Grant eventually abandoned his baseball dreams and has just been selected for the New Zealand Under 20s to compete in the inaugural SANZAAR Under-20 Rugby Championship.