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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has called it quits from rugby for a second time

26 February 2026

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has called it quits from rugby for a second time

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A new role and an appointment at New Zealand Rugby as part of their high performance overhaul
	26 Feb: A new role and an appointment at New Zealand Rugby as part of their high performance overhaul... more

Wallace Sititi is back for the Chiefs for their Super Rugby final rematch against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday
	25 Feb: Wallace Sititi is back for the Chiefs for their Super Rugby final rematch against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday... more

Stephen Larkham is batting away rumours of a potential move to the All Blacks
	25 Feb: Stephen Larkham is batting away rumours of a potential move to the All Blacks... more

Scott Robertson will get an opportunity to coach against the Springboks this year
	25 Feb: Scott Robertson will get an opportunity to coach against the Springboks this year... more

Crusaders captain David Havili insists his side can dig a way out of their early Super Rugby hole
	24 Feb: Crusaders captain David Havili insists his side can dig a way out of their early Super Rugby hole... more

Early positive signs for young Highlanders' loose forward Lucas Casey
	23 Feb: Early positive signs for young Highlanders' loose forward Lucas Casey... more

Moana Pasifika are on the hunt for a new venue for their round nine Super Rugby match against the Chiefs
	23 Feb: Moana Pasifika are on the hunt for a new venue for their round nine Super Rugby match against the Chiefs... more

Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch
	23 Feb: Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch... more

The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby
	22 Feb: The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby... more

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