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Akira Ioane starts at number eight for Blues in place of in-form fellow All Black

The Blues have made several changes to their starting line-up to face the Hurricanes in Wellington with Akira Ioane starting at number eight.

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Former All Black set to make Reds debut against Chiefs

Check out the teams ahead of Round three of this year's Super Rugby Pacific campaign, which starts with Moana Pasifika against the Rebels on Friday.

Who’s hot and who’s not: All Blacks stars shine, Jordie Barrett’s red card and ‘rude’ Bongi Mbonambi

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Chiefs aplenty after big win in Round Two

Planet Rugby breaks down the star performers from the second round of Super Rugby Pacific action.

‘The Welsh master’ – Outcast Rhys Patchell sends message to Warren Gatland with superb Super Rugby Pacific start

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has caught the eye with a couple of outstanding displays for the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific so far.

‘Zinzan Brooke-like’ number eight lays down All Blacks marker with a Super Rugby Pacific hat-trick

Hoskins Sotutu stole the show when he scored a hat-trick of tries for the Blues as they clinched a 37-29 win over the Highlanders in Melbourne.

‘All Blacks are supposed to play rugby’ – Ex-Wallaby blasts New Zealand Rugby for ‘most stupid’ policy

Ex-Wallaby Greg Martin has lashed out following the decision to rest All Blacks stars early in the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

‘Favoured’ replacements emerge for Super Rugby side on the verge of ‘going bust’

A return to Super Rugby Pacific is on the cards for the Jaguares.

Rieko Ioane sits out Blues clash but All Blacks pair make 2024 Super Rugby Pacific bows

A couple of All Blacks forwards will play their first games of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season when the Blues face the Highlanders.

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Crusaders boosted as All Blacks star starts against Waratahs

The teams ahead of the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Chiefs and Brumbies lead the way after fine victories

Planet Rugby breaks down the star performers from the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific action.

Five storylines ahead of Super Rugby Pacific’s start including a repeat of 2023’s final

Ahead of the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific action, Planet Rugby has selected five storylines to follow in the various clashes.

All Black set to hit Blues milestone after a nine-year absence

Angus Ta'avao is relishing the chance of playing for the Blues at Super Rugby level again after last plaiyng for the Auckland-based side in 2015.

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Former Wales playmaker to make tournament bow at fly-half and All Blacks return

Check out the teams from Round One of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Five bold Super Rugby Pacific predictions including a shake-up in hierarchy and Fijian Drua

Before the 2024 season of Super Rugby Pacific gets underway, we tried our hand at making bold predictions for the upcoming season.

All Blacks legend puts Scott Robertson on alert over Zinzan Brooke-like number eight

All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan has named the player that could shine in 2024.

Blues star remarkably gets finger amputated to continue ‘living his dream’

Blues front-row Marcel Renata decided to get his finger amputated in order to continue playing rugby with the Auckland-based outfit.

Springboks guru to lend expertise to New Zealand Super Rugby side

The Blues have announced that the Springboks new attack coach Tony Brown will join their backroom staff on a short-term basis.

Seven players to watch in Super Rugby Pacific including a former England star

Ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season, we pick our players to watch, including one of the All Blacks' World Cup heroes and a former England back-row.

Super Rugby Pacific to trial law combatting ‘Dupont’s law’ and ‘kick-tennis’

Super Rugby Pacific confirmed the trial of new laws in 2024 to combat territorial kicking duals and offside loopholes in the process.

Departure of legendary All Blacks duo opens the door for Blues star’s Test return

Patrick Tuipolutu has revealed that he is determined to be part of the All Blacks set-up under new head coach Scott Robertson in 2024.

Experienced All Black back from injury and entrusted with Blues leadership role

The Blues have announced that experienced All Blacks second-row Patrick Tuipulotu will captain their side during the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Scott Robertson reveals his plan for All Blacks’ Super Rugby Pacific player load management

Scott Robertson has revealed that he will make changes to the player load management of All Blacks players in Super Rugby Pacific.

The All Blacks wing who could be the latest star to switch to rugby league

All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke has not ruled out a move to rugby league after spending part of pre-season with NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Boost for New Zealand as All Blacks star recommits until 2027

Beauden Barrett's return to New Zealand has been confirmed after he signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues until the end of 2027.

Dan Carter selects his ‘front runners’ for the All Blacks 10 jersey after Richie Mo’unga’s departure

All Blacks great and two-time Rugby World Cup winner Dan Carter has discussed which players are in contention for the fly-half shirt in 2024.

Two Cents Rugby: Five of rugby’s greatest club rivalries including the big Scottish derby

Two Cents Rugby looks at the biggest rivalries in club rugby with a written piece accompanied by a must-watch video looking at his selected battles.

‘Take all of my money’ – fans react to New Zealand’s Super Rugby Pacific kits

Fans react to the freshly released Super Rugby Pacific kits for all five New Zealand franchises ahead of the 2024 season.

Ardie Savea headlines nominees for top New Zealand rugby award

Ardie Savea has been nominated along with two Barrett brothers and a retiring legend.

Two Cents Rugby’s five greatest moments of rugby sh*thousery

Two Cents Rugby picks out his five greatest moments of rugby sh*thousery.