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Super Rugby Round 2 Team of the Week

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All but one, the Sharks, of the Super Rugby sides were in action this weekend with plenty of big individual and team performances.   That being said there was some outstanding performance that...

Antonio Kiri Kiri cited for foul play

8 years ago by Blues Rugby

Blues loose forward Antonio Kiri Kiri has been cited by Sanzaar for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match against the Highlanders.   As per Sanzaar policy for the matter to be dispensed with...

Weekly Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gaby Lovobalavu suspended for four weeks Wasps centre Gaby Lovobalavu was this week suspended for four matches by an independent disciplinary panel for a dangerous tackle on Exeter Chiefs’...

Aaron Smith stars in Highlanders rugby win

8 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

A stand-out match from All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has guided the Highlanders to a 41-34 win over the Blues in their Super Rugby season-opener in Dunedin. Smith’s intelligent kicking, sharp running...

WATCH: Blues backline scores most Sonny Bill try ever

8 years ago by Rugby World

Watch the Auckland backline score a sublime try against the Highlanders Finisher: Duffie set up and scored the try of the game against the Highlanders (Getty Images) Watch the Auckland backline score a...

Plenty of tries on show as Highlanders edge out Blues in Super Rugby thriller

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Highlanders opened their 2018 Super Rugby account with a hard-fought 41-34 victory over the Blues in Dunedin on Friday. Nine tries were scored throughout a fiercely contested affair as the lead changed...

Super Rugby Round 2 Highlights: Highlanders v Blues

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A fantastic contest to start the season for both sides. Aaron Smith and Rob Thompson were stand out performers for the home side but the Blues forced their way back into the game but ultimately surrendered...

Top Performers: Highlanders v Blues

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling game which saw the Highlanders fight back from a 17-24 halftime deficit to beat the Blues 41-34.   Aaron Smith     The Highlanders halfback showed why he is considered...

Highlanders vs Blues: Super Rugby live scores, blog

8 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The Highlanders take on the Blues on Friday evening in the south of New Zealand as the 2018 Super Rugby season really gets started. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from...

Friday Preview: Super Rugby

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlanders vs Blues: With the visitors missing the likes of Kaino, Perofeta, Black and Pryor, Umaga and his men will have their work cut out for them against a Highlanders side that has had the better...