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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.

Damian McKenzie the early leader in All Blacks race after another fine showing

Chiefs star Damian McKenzie registered another brilliant performance for his side as they beat the Brumbies 46-12 in Super Rugby Pacific.

Super Rugby Pacific relax concussion protocol after All Blacks star’s criticism

The new smart mouthguards have been in the spotlight after criticism in both Super Rugby Pacific and the Six Nations.

World Rugby issues response after Gregor Townsend’s criticism of ‘unproven’ technology

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend had raised concerns over the new mouthguard technology.

All Blacks star’s surprise admission over rugby’s new technology

Anton Lienert-Brown has come out in support of the new smart mouthguards despite being forced off the field for a HIA due to it on Friday.

‘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.

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.

Potential All Blacks captain slams revolutionary new technology as a ‘step too far’

Smart mouthguards have come under fire following a couple of incidents during the Chiefs’ 33-29 victory over the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific.

WATCH: All Blacks star Damian McKenzie sets up a blinder as a direct result of Super Rugby binning ‘Dupont Law’

Watch as Damian McKenzie's brilliance sets up a try for Xavier Roe in the Chiefs' win over the Crusaders in Friday's Super Rugby Pacific opener in Hamilton.

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.

WATCH: TEMPERS FLARE as All Black trades punches in heated training ground brawl

Two Chiefs' forwards traded blows in a heated training ground brawl.

All Blacks centre to start first Super Rugby Pacific game in 20 months after horror injury

Chiefs have named their side to take on the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific opener.

Richie Mo’unga’s replacement revealed as All Blacks wing returns for Crusaders after 11-month absence

Defending champions the Crusaders have named their line-up for the Super Rugby Pacific opener.

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.

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.

Rugby World Cup star to captain Chiefs in Sam Cane’s absence

All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson has been named captain of the Chiefs for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season in Sam Cane's absence.

All Black set for Super Rugby Pacific return after cheap shot resulted in horrific injury

Quinn Tupaea feels his lengthy absence through injury can give him a different perspective on the game when he returns to action with the Chiefs.

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.

Is it finally Damian McKenzie’s time in the new All Blacks era?

Damian McKenzie is excited for a “clear and obvious opportunity” to push for the All Blacks number 10 shirt as the team enters a new era.

Ex-All Blacks flanker embracing new role after the ‘wheels fell off’

Former All Blacks back-row Liam Messam is coming to terms with his new career as as an 'athlete development manager' at the Chiefs.

Former All Black set for dual coaching role with New Zealand U20s and Chiefs

Jono Gibbes will resume his coaching career after it was confirmed he will coach the New Zealand U20 team and serve as a resource coach for the Chiefs.

Record-breaking All Blacks second-row makes retirement call for family reasons

Two-cap All Blacks lock Dominic Bird has announced his retirement from the professional game.

New Zealand outside back the latest player to join NRL outfit

Ex-Chiefs and Highlanders flyer Solomon Alaimalo is the latest player to move to rugby league after it was confirmed that he has joined NRL club Wests Tigers.

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.

‘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.