Super Rugby: Highlanders Talented Roster Could Lead Them to Super Rugby Playoffs
By Ben Alves (Photo: Teaukura Moetaua/Getty Images)
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Super Rugby: Even Without AMI Stadium, the Crusaders Can Go All the Way
by Ben Alves
2011 was a tragic year for the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It was hit by an earthquake in February as well as a number of aftershocks. These hardships made the Crusaders' trip to the Super Rugby final last year all the more amazing... Read More »
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Super Rugby: Mark Hammett and the Hurricanes Have a Tough Season Ahead
by Ben Alves
Last year, Mark Hammett took over the coaching duties for a team which, under the previous coach Colin Cooper, had made the playoffs five times in eight years. It did not turn out very well... Read More »
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Super Rugby: Under Dave Rennie, a New Era of Chiefs Rugby Begins
by Ben Alves
The Ian Foster era of Chiefs rugby is best represented by their former five-eighth Stephen Donald. The polarizing five-eighth was beloved in the Waikato, but he was known throughout the country for his glaring lack of consistency... Read More »
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Super Rugby: If the Blues Don't Make the Final, Then Lam Must Go
by Ben Alves
Back in the early days of Super Rugby, the Blues were the dominant team. Under Graham Henry they made the first three finals and won two of them. The Blues of the past few years haven't been anything special... Read More »
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Highlanders Rugby: Long Injury List Problematic with Season Looming
by Jeff Cheshire
The Highlanders depth will be tested over the first few weeks of the Super 15, as a long injury list leaves their team depleted of many front-line players... Read More »
Opinion
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Do the Stormers Really Need Francois Hougaard?
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Rugby: Highlanders Jersey Change Confirmed, Reasoning Defies Logic
- Rugby: A Change to Green Jerseys Will Strip Highlanders of Identity
- Rugby: Will Injuries Cost Highlanders a Playoff Berth?
- Crusaders Dominance Brings Salary Cap Question into Play
- Super Rugby: Lack of Depth a Long-Term Problem for Australian Conference
- Super Rugby: New Zealand Conference Midseason Report Cards
