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Time restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific.  Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast conditions of Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to run in eight tries en route to a

Jeremy Thrush has made a shock return from retirement to lead the Western Force to a pulsating 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Melbourne Rebels at Perth's HBF Park. Thrush retired at the end of last season, but the former All Blacks lock was sent an SOS by new Force

Four second-half tries have ensured an experienced Hurricanes outfit disposed of the Queensland Reds to begin their Super Rugby Pacific season with a comfortable 47-13 victory in Townsville. Jason Holland's side boasted six All Blacks in their 23-man squad and their experience came to the fore to secure their eighth straight

The Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was a high point in a fast-paced match at Forsyth Barr Stadium. But head coach Leon MacDonald, who

The Fijian Drua have had the last say in a match which provided 11 tries to edge Moana Pasifika 36-34 on the opening weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The Drua trailed 19-5 in the first half and did not lead until the 77th minute, when replacement winger Taniela Rakuro