Highlanders humble Reds in Trans-Tasman opener
The Highlanders highlighted an early discrepancy in quality between Trans-Tasman foes as they hammered Australia’s AU champions, the Reds, 40-19 on Friday.
Alexander laments lack of transformation at franchise level
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has addressed the lack of transformation at provincial level after only three unions managed to achieve the set targets last season.
NZ Rugby says players want to ‘destroy’ Silver Lake deal
New Zealand Rugby has accused the players association for attempting to ‘destroy’ the Silver Lake deal by publicly sharing a counter-proposal made by a local company.
Australia’s underdogs face fight against New Zealand rivals
Bookmakers have all but written off the chances of Australian teams against their New Zealand counterparts when the new Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament kicks off on Friday.
Game 6: Can Genia and Cooper do it again?
Can Will Genia and Quade Cooper again knock out the Crusaders in a crunch playoff match? You must decide as the 2011 Reds take on the 2000 Crusaders in Game 6 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
Chiefs deny unruly behaviour after final loss
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is adamant none of his players or staff were involved in disorderly conduct at their Christchurch hotel after losing to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final.
NZ, Australia bin captain’s challenge
The controversial captain’s challenge law innovation that has been utilised in Super Rugby Aotearoa will not be retained new trans-Tasman competition.
Watch: Robertson’s celebratory dance after Aotearoa final win
After skipping his customary breakdance celebration in 2020, due to the circumstances, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson brought back his unique celebration after his team’s second Super Rugby Aotearoa title triumph.
Highlights: Reds vs Brumbies (Super Rugby AU final)
The Reds broke the Brumbies’ hearts for the third time this season with a last-minute James O’Connor try, securing the Queensland side the Super Rugby AU title.
Highlights: Crusaders vs Chiefs (Super Rugby Aotearoa final)
The Crusaders showed their trademark grit to secure a fifth-straight Super Rugby title, overcoming a gallant Chiefs side in Christchurch.
