Sonny Bill Williams untouchable as Chiefs hold on to beat Blues in Auckland arm wrestle
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Sonny Bill Williams inspired the Chiefs to open their Super Rugby campaign by holding off a late charge by the Blues for a 23-18 win in Auckland.
Chiefs hold on, beat Blues in Super Rugby
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The Chiefs have extended their Super Rugby-winning streak over neighbours the Blues to eight matches after coming away with a 23-18 victory in Auckland.
A whole new journey as Waratahs embark on long road to a second Super Rugby title
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Seven months ago sitting at ANZ Stadium, as the precious seconds counted down at that memorable final, I uttered two desperate words to myself as Bernard Foley struck the ball.
Brumbies need to wipe slate clean to prepare for Chiefs re-match, says Stephen Moore
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ACT Brumbies captain Stephen Moore warns team round-one record win means nothing before a trip to New Zealand.
Waratahs respect Western Force pack, but won't be 'worrying about them', says Benn Robinson
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Waratahs loosehead prop Benn Robinson respects the Western Force pack, but he says he and his fellow forwards won't be trapped into "worrying about them."
Melbourne Rebels stay focused after big win, possible suspensions
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Melbourne Rebels face an anxious wait to find out if co-captain Scott Higginbotham and scrum half Nic Stirzaker will be suspended following their win over the Crusaders on Friday night.
Too early to make call on Karmichael
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The jury is still out on Karmichael Hunt in rugby, as players and coaches declined to give his performance a rating after the Reds were outmuscled.
Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps not yet the perfect halves
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Michael Cheika has challenged Nick Phipps and Bernard Foley to shed their newcomers tag and make the jerseys their own – starting with the Waratahs.
Cheika tips tough first game for Tahs
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Waratahs coach Michael Cheika says he expects the Western Force to make life difficult for his team in their first game as defending Super Rugby champions.
Pocock keen to put knee chat behind him
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Wallabies David Pocock and Stephen Moore both made solid returns during their first Super Rugby match back from their respective knee surgeries.
James Horwill's bizarre performance against the Brumbies
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James Horwill's bizarre performance for the Reds during their record 47-3 loss against the Brumbies on Friday night has earned the former Wallabies skipper an appointment with the SANZAR judiciary.
Hurricanes Super Rugby star TJ Perenara pulls off 'ridiculous' kick
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The Hurricanes won't have to look far if their regular goalkickers lose their groove this year.
Foley 'set to quit Wallabies' after RWC
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Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley is reportedly set to quit Australian rugby after this year's World Cup to play in Japan.
The Brumbies get their big guns back, but David Pocock says rugby won't define him
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David Pocock and Stephen Moore will make their return from knee reconstructions on Friday.