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Lam’s Bristol extend lead in Premiership
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Vermeulen eyes prospect of Lions series in Britain and Ireland
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Crusaders make Hurricanes pay in Christchurch
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ROUND TWO: Crusaders v Hurricanes (Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa - 2021)
The Crusaders make the Hurricanes pay in Christchurch.
ROUND TWO: Chiefs v Highlanders (Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa - 2021)
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ROUND ONE: Highlanders v Crusaders (Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa - 2021)
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Dan Carter's greatest performance for the All Blacks
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Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa: Specsavers Referee Appointments Round 3
The Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa competition will hopefully resume to normality this weekend, with the Crusaders and Blues set to host crowds on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Lam’s Bristol extend lead in Premiership
Pat Lam's Bristol side claimed a key bonus-point win when beating bottom-of-the-table Worcester 24-23 away at the weekend in the Premiership.
Vermeulen eyes prospect of Lions series in Britain and Ireland
South Africa's 2020 Rugby Player of the Year No8 Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks will accept playing their series against the British & Irish Lions in Britain and Ireland but they know not hosting the scheduled tour will have an economic impact.
Former Black Fern Emma Jensen joins Hawke’s Bay Rugby board
49-Test Black Ferns halfback Emma Jensen has been appointed to join the Hawke’s Bay Rugby board of directors.

International Women’s Day 2021: The women behind our women
We are used to seeing the amazing efforts of our Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens on the field but for that to happen, there is a group of impressive wāhine behind the scenes working towards that success.
Crusaders make Hurricanes pay in Christchurch
The Crusaders underlined just why they’re red-hot favourites to defend their Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa title today in Christchurch, thumping a disappointing Hurricanes side by 33-16.
The Hurricanes need ‘multiple threats’ against the Crusaders - Holland
Beating the Crusaders on their home turf in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa last year was a highlight for the Hurricanes but Sunday's 2021 rematch in Christchurch would be a different story again.
Crusaders stoked to have fans back on Sunday - Havili
Returning All Blacks and Crusaders utility David Havili summed up the welcome news that local fans would be able to attend Sunday's Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa game against the Hurricanes in Christchurch.
Round 2 Preview: Crusaders v Hurricanes (2021)
Afternoon footy is back with a bang this Sunday as the defending champions the Crusaders take on the last team to beat them at home the Hurricanes.

Jona Nareki guides Highlanders to first win
Jona Nareki's speed, power and hunger powered a resurgent Highlanders side to a 39–23 win over the hapless Chiefs in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa at Hamilton on Friday.
Crusaders team named for first home game against the Hurricanes
The Crusaders are preparing for their rescheduled Round 2 match against the Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made few changes to the side, following their Round 1 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Hurricanes tweak line-up for Crusaders clash
A handful of tweaks have been made to the Hurricanes starting line-up ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.
2021 offers a fresh start for the Chiefs - Cane
Starting a week later than their Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa counterparts, the Gallagher Chiefs are looking to hit the road running in their game against the Highlanders in Hamilton on Friday.
Reece reaping the benefits of a strong off-season
Crusaders and All Blacks wing Sevu Reece said he had put in a lot of aspirational work in the off-season in his bid to have the best possible Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa season knowing how much competition there was for places in the All Blacks side.
Gatland up for challenge against old team
Back on home turf first five-eighths Bryn Gatland is looking to make the most of a starting role for the Chiefs in their first game of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa, in Hamilton on Friday, against the Highlanders.
Chiefs inspired by 2012-13 champion side
Interim Chiefs head-coach Clayton McMillan has marked his involvement with the side by connecting with the qualities that made them champions in 2012-13.
Round 2 Preview: Chiefs v Highlanders (2021)
Welcome to the arena, Chiefs. Whilst it’s incredibly disappointing their opening game of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa will be played behind closed doors, neither team are letting it affect their preparation for Friday night.

Crusaders to tidy up infringements for Hurricanes clash
Attention to detail would go a long way toward reducing the infringements that had hit the Crusaders hard in their 31-16 win over the Highlanders in the first round of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa last week.
Fakatava and Ioane get their shot for the Highlanders
Hawke's Bay halfback Folau Fakatava's star continues to rise with his naming as the starting halfback in the Highlanders Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa game against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Plans Unveiled
Rugby sevens fans around the world can mark their calendars and begin to look forward to the highly anticipated return of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as plans are unveiled for the 2021 Series.

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For most non-Maori New Zealanders today their knowledge of the Haka is perhaps limited to that most performed of Haka called "Ka mate, Ka mate", which was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820. Many sports teams and individuals travelling from New Zealand overseas tend to have the haka "Ka mate" as part of their programme.
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