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Week One of the 2018 Super Rugby season will feel a little strange. This year, Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby sides must sit ‘in wait’ for their African Conference colleagues to complete the opening weekend alone. Usually, all teams have a big turnout. In years past, that has meant Thursday matches, double and sometimes triple-headers. […] READ MORE
Tomorrow is the opening day of the 2018 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens. The all-action two-day event will show off both Wildcards and Jokers, skill, speed and preseason enthusiasm. READ MORE
Rebounding from years of disappointment, the Super Rugby title sits well in Christchurch. And most will see the Crusaders fancied to retain their crown but, they have many challengers in 2018. That might be the case for any champion side. Every one of them come into a new season with the target firmly in place. And […] READ MORE
The official full draw has been released for the upcoming 2018 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens tournament. The 12 team International event will now feature a women’s competition, as well as a full weekend of ‘full on rugby entertainment’. In it’s second year, the tournament is going to be hosted by Nick Cummins. The former Australian […] READ MORE
Such a passionate individual; like Nick Cummins is, Robertson about promoting the game and values of the Brisbane Global Rugby 10s. READ MORE
A whirlwind off season is finally over for the Chiefs, and head coach Dave Rennie is keen to focus on the task at hand as he enters his final season at the helm. Rennie will depart the Waikato at the conclusion of the 2017 Super Rugby season to take up a two-year deal with the […] READ MORE
The Brisbane Global Rugby Tens is far from the ideal preparation for Super Rugby. The Australian and New Zealand teams involved should return to their respective HQ's wondering what the point of the last couple of days has been. For the likes of Toulon and the Panasonic Knight Riders; their seasons in the traditional format have already mostly completed. READ MORE
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.