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Every Super Rugby Pacific squad confirmed for the 2024 season

All the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squads have been named.

Versatile All Black’s career comes full circle as he returns to the Blues

The Blues have announced the signing of veteran All Black Angus Ta'avao, who joins them on a two-year contract through until the end of 2025.

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.

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.

Beauden Barrett: Everything you need to know about the All Blacks star

We profile All Blacks star Beauden Barrett who has lifted the Rugby World Cup in 2015, scoring the game-sealing try in the final against Australia.

All Blacks prop’s move to French giants confirmed

All Blacks tighthead prop Nepo Laulala has signed a contract with Top 14 champions Toulouse and will join them after the Rugby World Cup.

Warren Gatland calls up uncapped 6ft 5 forward to Wales’ World Cup squad

Warren Gatland has called up uncapped Scarlets-bound back-rower Taine Plumtree to Wales' Rugby World Cup training squad for a two-week camp.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Jonathan Joseph, Les Kiss, Lima Sopoaga and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Jonathan Joseph, Les Kiss, Lima Sopoaga and more.

Blues turn to ex-Scotland and Fiji boss to take over their coaching reins

Ex-Fiji and Scotland boss Vern Cotter has been appointed as Blues head coach on a two-year deal until the end of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Rugby transfers and rumours: Warrick Gelant, Melvyn Jaminet, Rhys Patchell and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Warrick Gelant, Melvyn Jaminet, Rhys Patchell and more.

Saracens snap up Pumas international while John Plumtree’s son joins Welsh club

Saracens have announced the signing of Argentina international Lucio Cinti while Blues flanker Taine Plumtree has inked a deal with the Scarlets.

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Season: Crusaders and Chiefs lead the way

It's time to take a look at our Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Season.

Vern Cotter set to land top Super Rugby Pacific job – report

Former Fiji head coach Vern Cotter is reportedly set to take over the Blues ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, replacing Leon MacDonald.

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.

Sonny Bill Williams: Everything you need to know about the ‘Offload King’

We profile dual-code New Zealand rugby international and professional boxer Sonny Bill Williams (SBW), who won two Rugby World Cups with the All Blacks.

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.

Beauden Barrett doesn’t know in which position he will play for All Blacks in 2023

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has conceded that he doesn't know in which position he will play during this year's international campaign.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Romain Ntamack’s magical moment in Top 14 final, All Blacks newbies and World League idea

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

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

Clinical Crusaders reach another final after thrashing hapless Blues

The Crusaders sealed a 52-15 victory over the Blues in Christchurch on Friday to earn themselves a spot in this year's Super Rugby Pacific final.

Crusaders player ratings: Leicester Fainga’anuku leads the way as champions thrash Blues

How the Crusaders' players rated in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final win over the Blues.

Crusaders v Blues: Five takeaways as spectacular ‘Saders book final spot

Five takweaways from the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final between the Crusaders and Blues.

Blues player ratings: Embarrassing display from Leon MacDonald’s charges as they are hammered by arch-rivals Crusaders

Planet Rugby’s player ratings for the Blues following their 52-15 hammering at the hands of the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.

Five of the most important head-to-heads in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

The teams have been named with quality aplenty making for some brilliant matchups. Planet Rugby has selected five head-to-heads to keep an eye on.

Seven players to watch in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals including Rieko Ioane

It is all set for some brilliant action ahead of the weekend Planet Rugby selects seven players to keep an eye on in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.

Super Rugby Pacific: Five storylines ahead of the semi-finals including the Crusaders’ home play-off record

Ahead of this weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals action, Planet Rugby has selected five storylines to follow in the two clashes.

Crusaders without All Blacks back-row for Super Rugby Pacific play-off clash with the Blues

The Crusaders have named an unchanged side for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues in Christchurch on Friday.

Blues’ All Blacks duo set to hit milestones in Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against Crusaders

All Blacks duo Rieko Ioane and Hoskins Sotutu are set to hit milestones for the Blues in Friday's Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Christchurch.

Relive last year’s Super Rugby Pacific final ahead of the semi-final replay

It is a mouth-watering prospect to see the Crusaders and Blues face off and with that in mind, Planet Rugby goes back in time to relive the 2022 clash.

Who’s hot and who’s not: New Zealand dominate Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals and Springboks take back Jean Kleyn

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