Monday Morning Highlights
Catch up on everything you missed with our Monday morning wrap of this past weekend’s highlights.
‘South African’ Blues steamroll Highlanders
Flyhalf Otere Black scored 19 points behind a Blues pack that manhandled the Highlanders for a 39-17 victory in Super Rugby Aotearoa at Eden Park on Sunday.
Powerful Blues pack irked by SA comparison
The Blues have hit back after being labelled a ‘South African pack’ by the Highlanders earlier this week.
Crusaders put Hurricanes to the sword
Richie Mo’unga scored 13 points as the Crusaders cruised to a 33-16 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Sunday.
Watch: How Smith got captain’s referral spot on
Take a look at this in-depth, visual analysis of Highlanders skipper Aaron Smith’s successful captain’s referral, a new law variation introduced in Super Rugby Aotearoa this season.
Blues too good for sloppy Hurricanes
The Blues scored four tries as they clinched a 31-16 bonus-point win over the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match in Wellington on Saturday.
Watch: Highlanders’ unique haka
Check out this debut of the Highlanders’ unique haka in front of a spirited home crowd, kicking off Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021.
Savea appointed Hurricanes skipper
Ardie Savea has been named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
Crusaders rope in experienced duo
The Crusaders have signed Rene Ranger and Josh McKay as injury cover ahead of the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
Highlanders part ways with head coach
Aaron Mauger’s time as Highlanders coach has come to an end after the franchise opted against offering him a contract renewal.
