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Draft? Mid-season trade window? Super Rugby finals reflect a competition in need of a rethink
Super Rugby Pacific's playoffs should showcase the pinnacle of southern hemisphere domestic rugby. While that may prove true in some instances, a nagging soft underbelly threatens to erode all important integrity -- Liam Napier writes.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby QFs: Daugunu starts, D-Mac returns
After 16 weeks, the playoffs are finally here. Six teams have survived the gruelling sprint that is the regular season and only four will make their way to the semifinals. Check out all the key team news, odds, and our predictions, here
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Super Rugby Pacific
Bordeaux- Bègles, Hurricanes playing rugby of the gods; will it fly at Test level too?
With domestic attacking rugby dominating both hemispheres the question must be asked: how long before that captivating brilliance comes to define the Test scene, too?
Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby R16: Kiwis rest stars; Reds flyer to 15
With some finals positions already secured, and others still up for grabs, there is plenty you need to know for the final week of the regular season. Check out all the Round 16 team news here!
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- Rugby League legend John Kear dies at 71
- Yapp to coach inaugural women's Lions squad
- NZ MP flags late Moana Pasifika rescue deal
- Borthwick defends latest England squad picks
- International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues
- England call up Van Rensburg ahead of summer Tests
- Kildunne: England 'want more' after Six Nations