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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 transfers and rumours: Springboks coaching staff, Paolo Garbisi’s surprise move, Andre Esterhuizen’s future and more

Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Jack Willis, Duane Vermeulen, Henry Slade and more

Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements.

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.

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.

Every Super Rugby Pacific squad confirmed for the 2024 season

All the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squads have been named.

Repeat of 2023 final in Hamilton to kick off Super Rugby Pacific in 2024

The Super Rugby Pacific draw has been confirmed for 2024 with the Crusaders facing the Chiefs in Hamilton on February 23 in a repeat of the 2023 final.

Who’s hot and who’s not: France and Scotland dish up a thriller, Liam Williams oozes class and Owen Farrell in hot water

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

‘Real coup’ for Highlanders as Japan coach Jamie Joseph set to return after World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will return to the Highlanders after the World Cup as the Dunedin-based outfit's head of rugby on a four-year deal.

Quade Cooper: ‘There will be a statue of the phenomenal Aaron Smith’

The great All Blacks and Highlanders scrum-half Aaron Smith has been praised by his Australian rivals ahead of his final game in Dunedin.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and more.

Highlanders bolster backline stocks by signing Wales fly-half on one-year deal

The Highlanders have announced the signing of Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell, who has joined them a one-year deal for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Seven rugby rumours and transfers: Iain Henderson, Antoine Dupont, Marvin Orie and much more

Planet Rugby recaps seven rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend, including Iain Henderson, Marvin Orie, Antoine Dupont and much more.

Blues prop adds to All Blacks exodus after signing with Top 14 club

Blues tighthead prop Nepo Laulala will join a Top 14 club after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, taking the number of departing All Blacks to 12.

Five uncapped players named in the first All Blacks’ squad of 2023

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named five uncapped players in his 36-man squad for the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship

New Zealand open to NFL-style draft system in Super Rugby Pacific

Rugby Australia floated the idea of introducing a draft system into Super Rugby Pacific and it has received support from New Zealand players’ boss Rob Nichol.

Super Rugby Pacific awards including best try and our player of the season

Before the intriguing quarter-finals this weekend, Planet Rugby has selected its awards from the Super Rugby Pacific regular season.

WATCH: Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu scores the ONLY try in low-scoring New Zealand derby

Watch as Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu scores the only try of the match in his side's 16-9 victory over the Highlanders in Auckland on Friday.

Super Rugby Pacific: Five talking points ahead of Round 15 including the race to finish as top try-scorer

Planet Rugby picks out five talking points ahead of the fascinating Round 15 action in Super Rugby Pacific this weekend.

Boost for the Blues as Dalton Papalii returns to action after suspension

Captain Dalton Papalii will return to action for the Blues when they take on the Highlanders in Friday's Super Rugby Pacific derby in Auckland.

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Wallabies scrum-half returns to lead Brumbies against Rebels

Check out the teams ahead of Round 15 of this year's Super Rugby Pacific campaign, which starts with the Blues against the Highlanders.

All the Super Rugby Pacific play-off permutations ahead of the final round

With eight of the twelve teams making it through to the play-offs, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the permutations for this weekend.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Glory for Munster and Saracens while concern grows for London Irish

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

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Luke Jacobson sends timely reminder to All Blacks selectors

Check out who made our Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week.

Reds slam ‘disrespectful’ conduct of New Zealand referee after lock breaks neck

The Reds were unhappy with the actions of referee Brendon Pickerill after lock Connor Vest broke his neck in their 35-30 Super Rugby Pacific defeat to the Highlanders.