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Super Rugby AU R8 & Aotearoa R7: Line-ups, odds, analysis

How impressive was last week's action? This weekend's sure to be just as exciting with the Reds hosting the Brumbies, while the Highlanders and Chiefs face off in Dunedin. Stay across the latest team news, odds and analysis here.

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'Super round' abandoned, SR trans-Tasman green lit

The confirmation of a quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand means Super Rugby Trans-Tasman can start as planned on May 14.

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Super Rugby wrap: How much better can the Queensland Reds get?

The Easter weekend of Super Rugby saw plenty of drama on both sides of the Tasman, but only one unbeaten team remains across the two competitions. Check out some the weekend's major talking points here.

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Blues' second-half show sees off Hurricanes

Second-half tries from TJ Faiane and Mark Telea earned the Blues a hard-fought 27-17 win over the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa at Eden Park on Saturday.

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Penney finally drops at Tahs, New Zealand fullbacks on show

After five straight defeats, two of which were record losses, the action finally came off the field for the Waratahs with the board making the decision to fire Rob Penney immediately. Check out some the weekend's major talking points here.

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McKenzie seals Chiefs' thrilling win over Blues

Damian McKenzie's last-gasp try earned the Chiefs a thrilling 15-12 victory over the Blues in a hard-fought battle at Hamilton's FMG Stadium on Saturday.

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All Blacks' rookie Caleb Clarke staying grounded to avoid second-year syndrome

Caleb Clarke was the breakout New Zealand rugby star of 2020, his tackle-busting runs drawing comparisons with the late Jonah Lomu. There was a lot to take in, not least of which was how to manage the expectations and fame that come with such a rise.

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Mo'unga magic helps Crusaders past Blues in Auckland

Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga scored 28 points in an outstanding individual display to drive the Crusaders to a 43-27 win over the Blues in a Super Rugby Aotearoa clash of test match intensity on Sunday.

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Was that the best Australian derby we've ever seen?

We won't forget that game in a hurry. Saturday night's Brumbies-Reds thriller will go down as one of the great Australian derbies of all time while, elsewhere, we saw the lights go out in Perth, another red card and TMO confusion across the ditch.

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Waratahs at rock bottom and it's only Round 3

It is crisis mode at NSW Waratahs after they suffered their worst ever loss to the Brumbies on Saturday night. The young, inexperienced squad looks set to struggle for the remainder of the year. Get your full weekend rugby wrap here.

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Super Rugby Aotearoa: Can anyone end the Crusaders' dynasty?

Chasing an incredible fifth straight title, the Crusaders again start favourites for Super Rugby Aotearoa. The competition didn't disappoint last year and, further COVID breakouts aside, it again promises to be something special -- Liam Napier reports.

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Super Rugby Aotearoa introduce captain's call

Super Rugby Aoteroa have introduced two new law variations, including captain's call and goal line drop-outs, for the 2021 season kicking off in just over two weeks.

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Tuivasa-Sheck officially signs with NZR, Blues

Code-hopping star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will play for the Blues in 2022, the Super Rugby franchise and NZ rugby announced.

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RA, NZR bury hatchet for trans-Tasman Super comp

A "Super Round" highlights the creation of a crossover trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition for 2021, with one lucky city set to host five games on the one weekend in a similar concept to the NRL's Magic Round of 2019.

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NZR release Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 fixtures

Highlanders will welcome defending champions Crusaders in the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Feb. 26 after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced the schedule for the second edition of the domestic competition on Tuesday.

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Jordan scores extra-time try to give South win over North

Winger Will Jordan scored his second try of the game five minutes into extra time to give the South a 38-35 victory over the North in New Zealand's first inter-island match since 2012 on Saturday.

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North vs. South teams set with ABs battles aplenty

The 23-man squads for New Zealand's first North vs. South match in eight years are in and there are key match-ups right across the paddock.

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Super Rugby AU R4 & Aotearoa R3: Line-ups, odds, analysis

The action continues across Australia and New Zealand with Super Rugby AU and Super Rugby Aotearoa into their fourth and third rounds respectively. Catch up with the latest team news, odds and analysis here.

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12dESPN Staff

Super Rugby AU R7 & Aotearoa R6: Line-ups, odds, analysis

There were plenty of fireworks last week both in Australia and across in New Zealand, expect to see even more with the Reds in Melbourne and the Blues hosting the Hurricanes. Stay across the latest team news, odds and analysis here.

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Super Rugby AU R3 & Aotearoa R2: Line-ups, odds, analysis

The action continues across Australia and New Zealand with Super Rugby AU and Super Rugby Aotearoa into their third and second rounds respectively. Catch up with the latest team news, odds and analysis here.

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Super Rugby AU R6 & Aotearoa R5: Line-ups, odds, analysis

Super Rugby AU is set for the final round of its first full cycle while the crunch game of Super Rugby Aotearoa has arrived with unbeaten Blues and Crusaders facing off at Eden Park in Auckland. Stay across the latest team news, odds and analysis here.

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Super Rugby AU R5 & Aotearoa R4: Line-ups, odds, analysis

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Super Rugby AU R2 & Aotearoa R1: Line-ups, odds, analysis

Super Rugby Aotearoa returns to action this weekend, while Super Rugby AU is a week ahead and preparing for Round 2. Follow all the latest team news, match odds and verdicts here.

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Super Rugby Aotearoa a 10-week treat, but uncertainty surrounds its future

Right from the outset, Super Rugby Aotearoa established itself as the greatest domestic rugby competition the world had seen. But it remains unknown what shape the competition it could take in 2021, with several issues still to be sorted.

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Blues-Crusaders finale in doubt after NZ COVID cases

Super Rugby Aotearoa's blockbuster finale is at risk of being played within an empty stadium or even not at all after New Zealand reintroduced restrictions following a COVID-19 breakout in Auckland.