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‘Who doesn’t kick that out?’ Stunning play turns match for Blues as forgotten All Blacks star says ‘pick me’

A piece of individual magic from Stephen Perofeta and a Hoskins Sotutu hat-trick has seen the Blues overcome a gritty Highlanders team 37-29 in Melbourne. The crucial moment in the game came on the stroke of half time, as the Highlanders’ Test prop Ethan de… Read More »‘Who doesn’t kick that out?’ Stunning play turns match for Blues as forgotten All Blacks star says ‘pick me’

Schmidt’s dossier: Coach details plans and timing on selections and assistants as new Wallaby era launches

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is thinking local when it comes to player selection and his assistants as he settles into his new role. Schmidt spent his first official day as Australia’s coach in Melbourne, where he will take in Super Round, with all 12 teams… Read More »Schmidt’s dossier: Coach details plans and timing on selections and assistants as new Wallaby era launches

Green shoots Aussies to big lead, but Smith’s duck and Marnus’ all time low give Kiwis a glimmer of hope

Demoralised by Cam Green’s mighty unbeaten 174, the Black Caps fell into an all-too-familiar abyss against Australia in the first Test before giving themselves a glimmer of hope with two late wickets.. The tourists put together dominant sessions either side of lunch to take control… Read More »Green shoots Aussies to big lead, but Smith’s duck and Marnus’ all time low give Kiwis a glimmer of hope