Manasa Mataele

The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads

Returning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today.     CLICK HERE TO VIEW...

Nine new in the Canterbury NPC squad as Naholo moves from Taranaki

The side will again be captained by High School Old Boys’ Reed Prinsep. “Reed’s a leader,” said Co Coach Mark Brown. “We felt he did a great job for us in the role last year...

Leone Nakarawa to lead Flying Fijians against All Blacks

Leone Nakarawa has been given more responsibility as he will lead the Flying Fijians against the All Blacks in their final test match on Saturday in Hamilton.    Nakarawa replaces Levani Botia...

Fiji name squad for All Black series, missing Radradra

Fiji Head Coach Vern Cotter has named his squad for the upcoming series against the All Blacks.    A couple of the big names include Queensland Reds scrumhalf Mosese Sorovi, Crusaders...

Four changes to the Crusaders starting XV as they bid for a place in the Trans Tasman final

The Crusaders are preparing for their all-important clash with the Melbourne Rebels at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made a number of changes for the side's...

Super Rugby Wrap: Reports, Results, Standings & Highlights

Round four of Super Rugby Trans Tasman saw an Australian side claim another Kiwi scalp as the Brumbies held out for a 12-10 win over the Hurricanes.   For the rest of the Australian sides it was...

Perfect Blues stay top, Crusaders march on

The Blues and the Crusaders made it four wins from four in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaigns by beating the Reds and Western Force.       The Blues beat the Reds 31-24 in Brisbane...

Manasa Mataele turns on the jets!

Team News: Crusaders Vs Western Force

The Crusaders are preparing for their last regular season home game in Christchurch and several players are set to get an opportunity this week, with Head Coach Scott Robertson making changes across the...

Crusaders team named to face the Reds in Brisbane

The Crusaders are preparing for their first trip across the Tasman since March last year, and will travel to Brisbane today ahead of their match against the Reds on Saturday night.   As well as...