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Dane Coles to lead Hurricanes against the Chiefs
Dane Coles will step up to lead the Hurricanes in Friday night’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Chiefs in a week which saw the veteran hooker commit to the club for the next two years.
Uncertainty surrounds South African Super Rugby entry in Rainbow Cup
South African hopes of playing in Europe are set to take a hit with the expected abandonment of their entry into the Rainbow Cup.
Is former All Blacks first five-eighths Dan Carter the greatest of all time?
His former All Blacks teammate, and five-eighths, Nick Evans dealt with that question in Rugby World magazine's May issue.
Chiefs eye five wins in a row
Moving from underdog to favourite within two weeks will bring new pressures for the Chiefs when they take on the Hurricanes in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa action in Hamilton on Friday.
Newly re-signed Coles to take over captaincy reins against Chiefs
Having re-signed with the Hurricanes until 2023, All Blacks hooker Dane Coles finds himself with a more immediate challenge in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa as his side prepares to play the red-hot Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
ROOKIE WATCH: Himeno stars under the roof
Every week throughout Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa we will award the three best performing rookies three, two or one points and at the end of the season a Rookie of the Year will be named.
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Boyd’s Northampton go top of the Premiership
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Chiefs can become an even more ‘potent force’
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“Fantastic news” as Dane Coles extends contract through to 2023
In a move which will be welcomed by all New Zealand rugby fans, All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles, has re-committed to New Zealand Rugby and his Super Rugby team, inking a deal through to 2023.
Chiefs stun Crusaders, win fourth in a row
Spread the word: the Chiefs are officially back in business. After losing 11 games on the trot, they now stand as genuine Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa title contenders after beating the Crusaders 26-25 at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Chiefs go unbeaten in Under 20s tournament
Making use of a strong tail wind in the first half, the Chiefs under 20s made a 45-0 start to beat the Barbarians 69-28 and remain the only unbeaten side in the Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby Aotearoa Under-20 tournament in Taupo on Saturday.
Highlanders hitting their straps at the business end
Winning at home for the first time in 2021, the Highlanders completed a fine quinella in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa by claiming the Blues' scalp 35-29 to go alongside that of the Crusaders they took two weeks earlier.
Three New Zealand referees selected for Tokyo Olympics
Referees James Doleman, Lauren Jenner and Selica Winiata are among 22 match officials selected by World Rugby for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Highlanders keep final hopes alive
Compelling leadership displays by halfback Aaron Smith, and his loose forward combination, helped the Highlanders to a 35–29 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa win over the Blues in Dunedin on Friday.
Fans recall favourite NPC memories
The return of the iconic letters ‘NPC’ to the domestic rugby scene has brought back fond memories to rugby fans across the country.
Round 8 Preview: Gallagher Chiefs v Crusaders (2021)
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McKenzie given chance at 10 for Chiefs
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McKenzie shifts to 10, Lachlan Boshier returns for Chiefs
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For most non-Maori New Zealanders today their knowledge of the Haka is perhaps limited to that most performed of Haka called "Ka mate, Ka mate", which was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820. Many sports teams and individuals travelling from New Zealand overseas tend to have the haka "Ka mate" as part of their programme.
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