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Super Rugby Countdown Day 13: Best 13s to play Super Rugby

Excellent defenders and decision makers, for day 13 on our countdown, we shift our attention to the best number 13s of Super Rugby.   Conrad Smith (94 caps, 26 tries, 2 World Cups) -Hurricanes Smith...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team

Whether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line.   Here's a look at...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match

Some players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match:     Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs     A...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 17: Rookie players to look out for in 2023

With the Super Rugby Pacific competition around the corner. The New Zealand sides have announced their 2023 squads. All-round these clubs have included a total of 21 new-faces in their squads. Few of these...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 18: Most successful coaches of the Super 14 era

Before its expansion, the Super Rugby was called the Super 14 between 2006-2010, consisting of 14 teams. Following Super 12's success (1996-2005), the teams were under pressure to put a skillful leader...

Super Rugby Countdown: 23 Past Winners

With just 23 days left until the new Super Rugby season kicks off, we take a look at the 23 clubs who lifted the trophy since the competition's inception in 1993.   1996 Blues       The...

Former New Zealand prop Johnstone becomes first openly gay All Black

Campbell Johnstone hopes that coming out as gay will help others within New Zealand's sporting community.   Johnstone, who played three times for the All Blacks, including in a Test series against...

Ardie Savea approaching 120 Hurricanes appearances

For the third consecutive year, Ardie Savea has been named captain of the Hurricanes ahead of the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.   Set to make his 120th appearance for the Hurricanes...

Coaches Reveal Key To URC Success In Europe

So, what’s the secret behind the success of the United Rugby Championship sides in Europe this season? Well, there seems to be a growing consensus that the addition of the South African sides to...

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