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The Blues are pointing to territory and preventing set piece penalties as keys to victory against the Brumbies tonight in Canberra

28 February 2026

The Blues are pointing to territory and preventing set piece penalties as keys to victory against the Brumbies tonight in Canberra

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Crusaders utility back Leicester Fainga'anuku's comfortable being deployed in a third different role in as many weeks on his Super Rugby Pacific return
	28 Feb: Crusaders utility back Leicester Fainga'anuku's comfortable being deployed in a third different role in as many weeks on his Super Rugby Pacific return... more

All Black Jordie Barrett is backing the talent of Hurricanes teammate Callum Harkin to step up at first five ahead of this afternoon's Super Rugby contest with the Fijian Drua in Lautoka
	28 Feb: All Black Jordie Barrett is backing the talent of Hurricanes teammate Callum Harkin to step up at first five ahead of this afternoon's Super Rugby contest with the Fijian Drua in Lautoka... more

Moana Pasifika's defensive frailties have continued to hurt them in Super Rugby for a second week in a row
	28 Feb: Moana Pasifika's defensive frailties have continued to hurt them in Super Rugby for a second week in a row... more

It's been a hot start from the Aussies to open round three of Super Rugby
	28 Feb: It's been a hot start from the Aussies to open round three of Super Rugby... more

Frustration for the Highlanders following a 31-14 Super Rugby loss to the Reds in Brisbane
	28 Feb: Frustration for the Highlanders following a 31-14 Super Rugby loss to the Reds in Brisbane... more

Two Australian Super Rugby sides have made a winning start to round three
	28 Feb: Two Australian Super Rugby sides have made a winning start to round three... more

Fa'alogo Tana Umaga is reminding his players the only thing they can control is their own effort
	27 Feb: Fa'alogo Tana Umaga is reminding his players the only thing they can control is their own effort... more

Portia Woodman-Wickcliffe has retired from rugby for a second time, aged 34
	27 Feb: Portia Woodman-Wickcliffe has retired from rugby for a second time, aged 34... more

Tyrel Lomax is closing in on a return to top level rugby after five months sidelined
	26 Feb: Tyrel Lomax is closing in on a return to top level rugby after five months sidelined... more

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07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week ++++++++++++++++++++++++

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08 Feb: The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight ++++++++++++++++++

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08 Feb: The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury +++++++++++++++

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5 Mar: ‘he’d be a very good rugby player’: suaalii backs lomax as nrl clubs baulk at swap deal (Sydney Morning Herald)

5 Mar: Why the naming of the abs coach should supercharge super rugby (Stuff.co.nz)

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