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Blues confirm 2018 Super Rugby squad

The Blues have secured some exciting new additions to boost a settled core of proven performers for their 2018 Super Rugby Championship campaign.   Ten current or former All Blacks are joined by...

Siegfried Fisi’ihoi set to join Stade Francais

Siegfried Fisi’ihoi is set to join Top 14 outfit Stade Francais, subject to passing a medical, according to reports in the French press.   The 30-year-old Chiefs’ front-rower traveled...

Blues name a strong side to face the British & Irish Lions

The Blues have the honour of becoming the first New Zealand Super Rugby team to play the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday. The Blues will have eight current or former All Blacks in their...

SB Williams, Luatua, Gibson to return to Blues line-up against the Highlanders

The Blues have named a team that will feature the long-awaited return of Sonny Bill Williams, who will make his debut for the Blues from the bench after rupturing his Achilles at the Rio Olympics...

Super Rugby teams (Round 6)

SARugbymag. co. za brings you all the Super Rugby team lineups as they are announced. HIGHLANDERS vs REBELS (Friday, 08:35)Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith (c), 14 Tevita Li, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Richard...

Chiefs official squad for 2017

Despite the departures of Pauliasi Manu, Siate Tokolahi and Hiroshi Yamashita, the Chiefs' propping stocks for 2017 still look a strong point, with Kane Hames' introduction last season a real plus. With...

Blues updated Super Rugby squad for 2017

With 25 of their most experienced players returning, the Blues are hoping to pick up from where they left off in the 2017 Super Rugby Championship. The returning players announced in the squad have an...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Counties Manukau Vs Canterbury

Chiefs pack up to the task: Elliot

Hika Elliot is keen to lead from the front as the Chiefs shorthanded forward pack continues to defy expectations in the Super Rugby competition. They have lost All Blacks props Nepo Laulala and Pauliasi...

Season ends early for Manu

Chiefs loosehead prop Pauliasi Manu's season has come to a swift end after rupturing his Achilles tendon while performing a low intensity training drill early on Wednesday morning.Manu was set to...