Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Highlanders
The Highlanders will enter the Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa season as the underdogs but will be aware that it gives them little to lose, writes DYLAN JACK.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Chiefs
The Chiefs will look to continue their evolution under head coach Warren Gatland during Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, writes DYLAN JACK.
Watch: Pollard reflects on injury setbacks
World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard chats about his difficult recovery through a lengthy injury layoff back in 2016, and how he used those setbacks as motivation to return a better person and rugby player.
Teaser: Who do you think the Bulls have signed?
The Vodacom Bulls social media team has fuelled speculation with another enticing teaser about a new signing to be announced on Friday.
Watch: Unbelievable 3 minutes of rugby
Ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa opener between the Highlanders and the Chiefs, look back at this incredible passage of play between the two sides at Forsyth Barr stadium in 2013. Do you expect to see the same kind of exhilarating play when rugby resumes this weekend?
White: Hendricks offers the full package
The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed veteran wing Cornal Hendricks has re-signed with the team, with director of rugby Jake White hailing his influence.
Superbru: Chiefs or Highlanders? Blues or Canes?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Savea to make injury comeback
Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea is set to play his first game in eight months after being named on the bench for their match against the Blues in Auckland on Sunday.
Barrett set for Blues debut at 15
Beauden Barrett has been selected at fullback for the Blues’ Aotearoa clash against the Hurricanes in Auckland on Saturday.
Bumper crowds expected for Aotearoa openers
Crowds are expected to flock to Auckland and Dunedin with a combined total of over 60 000 fans anticipated for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
