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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoChiefs on a mission to down Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby Pacific started with a bang as a repeat of last year’s final...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoHendrickson enjoying his new life in Japan
By MARK STEVENS Tom Hendrickson is settling well to life in the Far East having swapped the Premiership for that of...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoCrusaders aiming for six of the best
Super Rugby Preview Ben Jaycock looks forward to the new Super Rugby season with the Melbourne Rebels fighting to survive THE...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoRiley scores again as Wild Knights march on
Japan League One The gap between the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and the rest is widening at the top of the...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoCrusaders captain Heinz catches up with his old pals
By PAUL REES Willi Heinz led the Crusaders against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night and used his week in...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoCrusaders make it tough for Bears as lively crowd enjoy fright night
FRIENDLIES By ROGER PANTING Bristol........................... 14pts Tries: Davies 27, Marmion 56 Conversions: MacGinty 27, 56 Crusaders.................... 31pts Tries: Springer 39, 51;...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoCotter off to winning opener with Blues
By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby’s Blues demolished Tokyo Sungoliath 43-7 in the first of four games in the inaugural Cross-Border Rugby...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoEsterhuizen says no to Toulon
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen is on the shopping list for several clubs in Japan after...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoSavea keen to take on Hurricanes
Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has signed for Moana Pasifika from the Hurricanes. The World Cup winner is “looking forward...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoTigers are braced for Porter departure
Leicester Tigers are looking for an outside centre, with Super Rugby sides spying on a move for England international Guy Porter,...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoDean’s unbeaten Knights surge on at summit
JAPAN ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK Saitama Wild Knights continued their rampaging start to the Japan Rugby League One season with an...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoChiefs ace Tom set for Hanazono
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Tom Hendrickson has signed a deal with Osaka-based Japanese League One side Hanazono Kintetsu Liners...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoSpears turn up the heat on new boys Mie
JAPAN RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK Reigning champions Kubota Spears steamrolled past Division 1 newcomers Mie Heat 75-0 to secure their first...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 1 year agoCane and Kolbe link up for Japan opener
By BEN JAYCOCK Just over a month since the Rugby World Cup final, 14 of the players who featured in the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEvans loving life at flying Fijian Drua
Former Harlequins CEO Mark Evans is loving his time in the same role at Super Rugby Pacific side Fijian Drua, who...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoJones heads to Moana Pasifika
Former Wales fly-half and assistant coach Stephen Jones is set to head to New Zealand to link up with Super Rugby...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoRetired? No, I’m available, says Cipriani
BY NEIL FISSLER Danny Cipriani will consider any offers to continue his playing career despite not pulling on his boots for...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoLondon Irish trio reunite in Brisbane
Former London Irish boss Les Kiss is getting the band back together in Brisbane after taking two of the Exiles’ coaching...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoDavis likely to join Kiss after Wallaby exit
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Former Bath, Wasps and London Irish defence coach Brad Davis...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby fixtures: Crusaders begin title defence with a repeat of last year’s final
Reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders will begin their title defence next season with a repeat of last year’s final when they take on...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoBurns has his eye on media
ON THE BLINDSIDE Freddie Burns says he would love to move into the media if he calls time on his career...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoAnscombe the latest to head for Japan
By SAM JACKSON Fly-half Gareth Anscombe is the latest Wales player to head to Japan by signing for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoKiss agrees terms with Reds
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish head coach Les Kiss will be working in Super Rugby next season...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoPatchell’s switch
ON THE BLINDSIDE Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell who was thought to be heading to France after being released by The Scarlets...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoKiss favourite for Reds
ON THE BLINDSIDE NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish boss Les Kiss has emerged as the clear favourite to replace former All...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoBlair joins Rennie at Japan’s Kobe Steelers
Former Edinburgh boss Mike Blair is to join Japanese side Kobe Steelers as attack coach. The 42-year-old, who made 85 appearances...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoKiss weighing up his options
Former London Irish boss Les Kiss appears to be in demand after speaking to clubs in Super Rugby and United Rugby...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoEx-Tiger Burns making his way back to Japan
Former England fly-half Freddie Burns is heading back to Japan next season after a spell playing in Super Rugby for the...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoCrusaders to the fore in Team of the Season
Ben Jaycock selects his best XV from this season’s Super Rugby Pacific championship The Crusaders’ incredible dynasty continued as they lifted...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoHeavenly finish as Crusaders snatch title
By CAMERON STEPHENS Super Rugby Pacific Final Chiefs .................. 20pts Tries: Stevenson 22, Narawa 42 Conversions: McKenzie 24, 44 Penalties: McKenzie...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoMcKenzie makes the difference for Chiefs
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAMERON STEPHENS The Chiefs will host the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final next week after...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoHeroic Brumbies fly the flag for Australia
By CAMERON STEPHENS Super Rugby Pacific round-up The Brumbies produced a heroic goal line stand to book their place in this...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoFijians on a roll as they race past Reds
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAMERON STEPHENS Fijian Drua created history as they booked their spot in the Super Rugby play-offs...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoWestern Force move for Potter
Western Force are poised to announce that they have signed former Leicester Tigers winger Harry Potter who was released early from...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoWallaby lock heads for Rebels
Wallaby lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has signed a deal with Super Rugby outfit Melbourne Rebels after only spending a season playing in...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoFakatava the star as Highlanders steal it
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Folau Fakatava kept the Highlanders play-off hopes alive and sent the club’s inspiration leader...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoChiefs bounce back to tame Hurricanes
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Tupou Vaa’i scored two tries as the Chiefs bounced back from their first loss...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoSpears secure their first championship
Japan League One round-up Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay caused a major upset by winning their first ever piece of silverware and...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoLynagh’s late strike ends Reds hoodoo
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Queensland Reds broke their New Zealand hoodoo to end the Chiefs’ unbeaten start to...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoKoroibete hat-trick downs the Eagles
Japan League One round-up Saitama Wild Knights will defend their crown next week after winning their semi-final 51-20 against Yokohama Eagles....
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoValetini’s late double stuns the Hurricanes
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS Two months after their shock win over the Crusaders, Fijian Drua slayed their second...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoJapan League One round-up
It's advantage to Mitsubishi Dynaboars and Honda Heat in the Japan Rugby League One relegation play-offs as both sides were victorious...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoMagical McKenzie puts Chiefs on top
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS A late surge saw the Chiefs edge the Crusaders 34-24 in a thrilling contest...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoChiefs hit 50 ahead of Crusaders showdown
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK The Chiefs’ unbeaten streak continues as they secured another bonus point victory to strengthen...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoSpears put down marker for play-off rematch
Japan League One round-up By BEN JAYCOCK A flurry of late tries propelled Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay to a 39-24 victory...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoJapan League One: Wild Knights looking to bounce back from shock loss
There would have been a strange feeling at the Kumagaya training base of the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights on Monday as...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoRuthless Chiefs slay Canes to stay on top
By CAM STEPHENS Super Rugby Pacific round-up The Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the season as they overturned a nine-point...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoShizuoka end Wild Knights’ long win streak
By BEN JAYCOCK Japan League One round-up In a shock result, previously undefeated league leaders Saitama Wild Knights lost 44-25 to...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoToole try completes Brumbies fightback
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS The Brumbies stole an unforgettable, high-octane Australian derby as Corey Toole’s 77th-minute try completed...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoHolders Knights secure play-off place
By BEN JAYCOCK Defending champions Saitama Wild Knights held off Toyota Verblitz 19-10 to clinch a Japan Rugby League One play-off...
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