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Super Rugby winners and losers: The Crusaders' biggest threat

21 Apr, 2019 6:00pm
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The surprises keep coming in the fight to make the hardest trip in Super Rugby.

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Black in Black: Blues star's sudden rise as ABs World Cup bolter

20 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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Blues No10 suddenly in World Cup mix knows exactly what Damian McKenzie is going through.

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Six years of pain: Blues eye rare feat

18 Apr, 2019 5:00pm
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Blues have never beaten Highlanders under roof in Dunedin. Is long wait about to end?

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Could Kiwi fight Anthony Joshua next?

18 Apr, 2019 10:30am
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Heavyweight champ Joshua needs an opponent in New York and Kiwi Fa is in the mix.

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Another loss could sink you: Parker's million-dollar decision

17 Apr, 2019 7:30pm
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Comment: Eddie Hearn or Bob Arum? Parker must pick one to protect his financial future.

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Millions on the line: Joseph Parker's 'pivotal' decision

16 Apr, 2019 3:00pm
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Big multi-fight offers are rolling in for Parker - but which big name should he choose?

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'None of us knew': The real reason Nonu didn't make All Blacks squad

15 Apr, 2019 4:45pm
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All Blacks coach admits that Ma'a Nonu's form could create some difficult decisions.

Damian McKenzie lies in pain after suffering an ACL injury against the Blues. Photo /Getty

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'Potentially catastrophic': Who will replace McKenzie in World Cup squad?

15 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
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Four years ago the selectors had plenty of No10 options - now they have only two.

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The latest injury worry for All Black coaches

14 Apr, 2019 2:55pm
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Chiefs fullback could join SBW, Owen Franks, and other All Blacks in casualty ward.

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'It hurts' - Blues in pain after battle of State Highway 1

14 Apr, 2019 1:49pm
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Desperate Chiefs break rivals' streak to earn their first home victory of the season.

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Big Read: Karl Tu'inukuafe - My biggest All Blacks challenge

13 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Blues prop and All Black folk hero reflects on his rise last year on eve of Chiefs return.

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24 in a row! Stunning second half as Crusaders keep fortress alive

12 Apr, 2019 9:25pm
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The Highlanders went the same way as so many teams before at the Crusaders fortress.

Wallabies full back Israel Folau and head coach Michael Cheika. Photo / Getty

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Folau at 'point of no return'; so can someone please check on Cheika?

12 Apr, 2019 1:53pm
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Soon-to-be-axed Wallabies fullback will have sent his short-fused coach into orbit.

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How All Black 'rival' can help Ardie Savea become World Cup great

12 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Comment: All Blacks rivals and teammates can be greater than the sum of their parts.

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Exclusive: Sky Sport's big school rugby gamble

11 Apr, 2019 6:30pm
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Sky TV is upping the ante on its first XV rugby coverage this season with a new move.

Sonny Bill Williams will be sidelined for at least six weeks after suffering a knee injury against the Stormers. Photo / Getty

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World Cup blow: SBW ruled out after knee surgery

11 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
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All Blacks midfielder to miss foundation day in Wellington.

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'Blues been the punchline for too long': Why Parsons ignored overseas offers

9 Apr, 2019 7:00pm
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Veteran hooker's message after turning down overseas offers to chase success at the Blues.

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All Blacks overlook Nonu: How ABs legend can still make World Cup

9 Apr, 2019 4:26pm
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Veteran's best chance of trip to Japan is as injury replacement, but don't write him off.

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'Massive future': New Blues prodigy makes his mark

8 Apr, 2019 6:00pm
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Powerful 20-year-old is gentle off field but a fierce competitor on it as Tahs discovered.

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Real life or fantasy: How far can this Blues team go?

8 Apr, 2019 3:00pm
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After four victories at home - now the Blues must improve their playoff chances on road.

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'You can't write him off': How age-defying Nonu could make All Blacks history

7 Apr, 2019 12:33pm
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Veteran midfielder puts hand up with brilliant all-round performance against Waratahs.

Ma'a Nonu of the Blues celebrates his try against the Waratahs. Photo / Getty

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Fantastic Four! Blues cling on to keep winning streak alive

6 Apr, 2019 10:32pm
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There is no stopping these Blues, it seems, as they reel off a fourth straight win.

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Natural talent to Blues ironman: Akira Ioane's All Blacks pitch

6 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Stark statistics show why Akira Ioane is the Blues' ironman, and getting better each week.

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One of us: The poignant departure of Israel Dagg

5 Apr, 2019 3:00pm
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Dagg was a rare talent who couldn't outrun Father Time and we can all identify with that.

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Comment: Why NZ Rugby got it right with Crusaders name saga

4 Apr, 2019 6:45pm
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McKendry: Steve Tew's reassuring noises should be applauded after Christchurch tragedy.

Rieko Ioane of the Blues celebrates his try. Photo / Getty

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Blues' big gamble in pursuit of fourth win

4 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
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Coach Leon MacDonald wary of changing winning formula as he chases victory number four.

Sonny Bill Williams of the Blues warms up ahead of the round 4 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Sunwolves. Photo / Getty Images.

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Blues' confusing twist: One All Black star in, one out

2 Apr, 2019 2:39pm
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Knee injury scuppers Williams as rejuvenated Blues seek four consecutive wins.

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Clear the dance floor: Can anyone stop the Crusaders from a 'three-peat'?

2 Apr, 2019 11:02am
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Comprehensive win over Hurricanes shows the Crusaders are champions-elect this year.

All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith. Photo / Getty

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One down, three to go: NZ Rugby's next All Blacks targets

1 Apr, 2019 8:05pm
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NZ Rugby signs another big name - now to try and lock up several other stars.

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Changes coming: Why Blues will be without try-scoring heroes

1 Apr, 2019 6:30pm
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Another win for the Blues would be their fourth straight - equal to their total last year.

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From stunning try to red card: Blues wing in the spotlight

31 Mar, 2019 8:00pm
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First-year player experiences all the highs and lows in Blues' victory over the Stormers.

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'A lot more fight': Are the Blues the real deal?

31 Mar, 2019 7:20pm
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Calm and composed in the face of overwhelming odds, the Blues appear to be on track.

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In the mix? Blues subdue Stormers for third straight win

30 Mar, 2019 10:36pm
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The Blues have hit the relative heights of three wins in a row.

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Blues star's big All Blacks challenge

29 Mar, 2019 6:00pm
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Patrick Tuipulotu has one obvious area of improvement to continue his growth.

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Razor on edge: Scott Robertson faces career-defining week

28 Mar, 2019 7:00pm
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Comment: Scott Robertson has one thing he has yet to achieve as Crusaders coach.

Ofa Tuungafasi of the Blues. Photo / Getty

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Tricky tactics: Why Blues' big hitters have been benched

28 Mar, 2019 3:20pm
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Why Blues have kept All Black props, plus Sonny Bill Williams, in reserve for Stormers.

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'Career-best form': Why Blues are willing to roll dice on star All Black

26 Mar, 2019 3:38pm
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In-form ABs wing is due for a rest but is likely to start against Stormers at Eden Park.

Tom Robinson of the Blues. Photo / Getty

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Hot 'Sauce': The fiery flanker who has All Blacks on notice

26 Mar, 2019 2:46pm
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Fiery loose forward known as 'Sauce' adds dash of flavour as well as steel to Blues pack.

Joseph Parker and Tyson Fury. Photo / Instagram

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The surprise reason Tyson Fury will never fight Joseph Parker

25 Mar, 2019 6:45pm
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Kiwi heavyweight Parker would love to get in ring with Fury, but feeling isn't mutual.

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Read 'em and weep: All Blacks captain's ideal return

25 Mar, 2019 6:00pm
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All Black skipper's return comes at the right time after shock loss to Waratahs.

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'A bit over the top' - Rieko Ioane celebrates that winning feeling

24 Mar, 2019 6:00pm
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Win over a Kiwi team a whole new experience for All Blacks and Blues try-scoring machine.

Ryan Crotty of the Crusaders and his team look dejected after a Waratahs try during the round six Super Rugby match. Photo / Getty Images.

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'Pale imitations': What went wrong with woeful Crusaders?

24 Mar, 2019 11:47am
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Constant mistakes in Sydney sink out-of-sorts defending champions after tough week.

Bernard Foley and Kurtley Beale of the Waratahs celebrate Israel Folau's try. Photo / Getty

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Waratahs shock Crusaders to end record unbeaten run

23 Mar, 2019 11:40pm
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The great Crusaders undefeated run has ended at the hands of the Waratahs in Sydney.

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Streak over! Blues take down Highlanders to snap Kiwi curse

22 Mar, 2019 10:55pm
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The Blues' terrible run against New Zealand teams has been halted at last.

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Exclusive: Steve Hansen's call for NZ to lead world on tolerance

22 Mar, 2019 11:46am
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Crusaders show the way, but issues are bigger than team, Christchurch or even New Zealand.

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20 games without a win: Can Blues finally break Kiwi curse?

21 Mar, 2019 7:45pm
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Patrick McKendry: Franchise's streak of failure is becoming epic in its scale.

The Sunwolves are set to be cut from Super Rugby. Photo / Getty

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Why Sunwolves demise is good news for NZ Rugby

21 Mar, 2019 1:55pm
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Axing will make for fairer competition which is better for players and easier to follow.

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'We admire what he stands for': Blues on SBW's Christchurch mission

20 Mar, 2019 2:30pm
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Club were going to approach midfielder about trip to support community before he asked.

Sonny Bill Williams of the Blues. Photo / Getty

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Sonny's selfless act: Why SBW is leaving Blues to support Christchurch

18 Mar, 2019 4:00pm
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All Blacks star to take a stand-down week to visit Christchurch and help fundraise.

Crusaders fans show their support during last year's semifinal against the Hurricanes. Photo /Getty

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Questions about Crusaders name must be addressed

17 Mar, 2019 4:01pm
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Patrick McKendry: Terror atrocities in Christchurch must force us to address everything.

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World Nations concept threatens Bledisloe Cup

16 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Concept allows for only one test a year against Aussies and could badly expose Italy.

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Pack mentality: Crusaders get even stronger as Highlanders talk tough

14 Mar, 2019 4:00pm
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Talk of pack 'domination' in Dunedin adds fuel to fire as Crusaders seek to extend streak.

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All Black's desperate slide could be World Cup worry

14 Mar, 2019 2:30pm
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It took only three matches for the Chiefs' coaches to see enough from McKenzie at No10.

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Rieko's renaissance: How the Blues got it so wrong with Ioane

12 Mar, 2019 4:30pm
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The Blues have more issues in the midfield but Rieko Ioane is plainly not the answer.

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Kicking themselves - where teams are going wrong against the Crusaders

12 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Champions are on a year-long winning streak - but opposition teams are helping them.

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Joe Moody - the Crusaders' only worry

10 Mar, 2019 4:03pm
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All Black prop's sprained ankle the latest addition to a long series of recent misfortune.

Sonny Bill Williams captained the Blues in their win over the Sunwolves. Photo / Getty Images

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Sonny Bill Williams' advice from the Blues

10 Mar, 2019 3:01pm
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Nervous SBW reveals the advice from the boys after going at it with the ref several times.

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Nightmare continues: Crusaders thump woeful Chiefs

9 Mar, 2019 7:05pm
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The hiding received by the Chiefs in Christchurch today could haunt them for a while.

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'I can grow even more': Busiest All Black's best still to come

9 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Busy hooker keen to re-stake claim after Dane Coles' successful return at Hurricanes.

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How the Blues can pay tribute to fallen brother

8 Mar, 2019 6:40pm
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Battlers should take the pressure off, play with enthusiasm, and know it's just a game.

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Super slump: ABs will be more concerned about Crusaders than Chiefs

7 Mar, 2019 7:00pm
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COMMENT: Uncertain start by Kiwi teams will have no bearing on World Cup form.

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Sonny Bill Williams to lead Blues as emotions run high

7 Mar, 2019 4:00pm
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Midfielder to captain team for return to North Harbour and Mike Tamoaieta's tribute match.