Chiefs brace for Crusaders test in Hamilton
MELBOURNE : The Waikato Chiefs are bracing for a Canterbury Crusaders backlash on Saturday when they host the Super Rugby champions in Hamilton.
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Vunivalu dropped by Reds after Wallabies call-up
SYDNEY : Former rugby league winger Suliasi Vunivalu has been dropped by the Queensland Reds for this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the ACT Brumbies, a few days after he got a call-up to the Wallabies squad.
Brumbies face Crusaders demons without Wallabies weapons
MELBOURNE : The ACT Brumbies will risk their perfect start to the season when they send an understrength team to face champions Canterbury Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday.
Whitelock, Reece injury blows for Crusaders ahead of Brumbies clash
SYDNEY : Reigning champions the Canterbury Crusaders have been hit by injuries to totemic lock Sam Whitelock and prolific winger Sevu Reece ahead of Friday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the unbeaten ACT Brumbies.
Brumbies' Ferrari halves could stay in the garage
MELBOURNE : ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is in no hurry to restore Wallabies halves Noah Lolesio and Nic White to his starting 15, having been impressed with the lesser lights running the engine-room.
Crafty Brumbies edge Waratahs in Super Rugby opener despite Max Jorgensen double
The Brumbies have gatecrashed the NSW Waratahs’ homecoming to Allianz Stadium, edging their Super Rugby Pacific rivals in a 31-25 win. In their first game at the venue in five years, the Waratahs were caught napping at key moments and Stephen Larkham’s Brumbies will head back down the highway with a hard-earned victory.
Super Rugby Pacific 2023: Team by Team
SYDNEY : Team-by-team preview of the new season of Super Rugby Pacific, which kicks off on Friday. (Listed in order of last season's finish on regular season standings):
Wallabies White, Lolesio start Super Rugby season on the bench
SYDNEY : Wallabies halfbacks Nic White and Noah Lolesio will start the new Super Rugby Pacific season on the bench after returning coach Stephen Larkham named them as replacements for Friday's match against the New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney.