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Tears and cheers as Christchurch embraces return of a rugby cathedral
In 2011, Christchurch was devastated by a massive earthquake. After fifteen years of rebuilding, a central part of the city’s identity has finally returned.
- Iain Payten
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Suaalii return doubtful as Wallabies injury list expands
The presence of their highest-profile player would help Waratahs’ attempt to complete an Australian clean sweep over the Crusaders.
- Iain Payten
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- Australian rugby
Why the Brumbies have been dudded by new Super Rugby playoffs system
The Brumbies won a hard-fought qualifying final on Saturday. Their reward? Travelling to New Zealand for a semi-final at the home ground of a team who lost.
- Iain Payten
Master v apprentice: The Wallabies’ great debate nears a verdict
This is a clash like Australia has not seen in years, one at the heart of the Wallabies’ hopes against the British and Irish Lions.
- Nick Wright
Waratahs reach breaking point as McKellar blasts ‘comfortable’ culture
The Waratahs’ finals hopes are almost certainly over, but the team are dealing with far bigger issues after Friday night’s 33-48 defeat to the Crusaders in Sydney.
- Jonathan Drennan
Waratahs’ finals hopes in tatters as Crusaders seal 48-33 win
The Waratahs struggled without Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii as the men in sky blue slumped to another defeat that kills off their faint finals hopes.
- Jonathan Drennan and Tom Decent
From campervan to cusp of Wallaby history: The third coming of James O’Connor
The 34-year-old was considering coaching when he was offered one last job at the mighty Crusaders. It has on him on the verge of a Test recall.
- Iain Payten
The selection loophole that could help James O’Connor stage an incredible Wallabies comeback
The 64-Test veteran continued his impressive season by nailing a match-winning kick for the Crusaders, and adding to calls for him to meet the Lions.
- Iain Payten
Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order
The Crusaders have restored Super Rugby order in Christchurch, running in six tries to beat an erratic Queensland Reds side.
- Murray Wenzel
Super Rugby powerhouse apologises for coach’s foul-mouthed journo spray
With cranky coaches swearing at media, letters and civil war threats, it begs the question: is New Zealand rugby the new Australia?
- Iain Payten