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Lemuelu goes from All Blacks dreamer to dancing Dolphin

Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu was once in the Auckland Blues system, before a twist of fate led him on a path in rugby league to the top.

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Blues Coach McDonald Lauds Barrett Display After ‘Harsh’ Criticism

Auckland Blues coach Leon McDonald praised Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks playmaker overcame a week in which his form was questioned to lead his side to a 54-17 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday. Barrett came under intense scrutiny after a disappointing performance in last…

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Fainga'anuku to debut against Ireland, Covid hits All Blacks again

Auckland (AFP) - Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named Thursday in the side to start against Ireland in the first Test as Covid struck down another New Zealand coach.

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Crusaders outclass Blues to win Super Rugby Pacific final

Auckland (AFP) - The Canterbury Crusaders unleashed a mix of precision and power to beat the Auckland Blues 21-7 in the Super Rugby Pacific final in Auckland on Saturday and confirm their status as the competition's greatest team.

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'Helluva rivalry, helluva week': Blues, Crusaders in Super decider

Auckland (AFP) - The latest episode in New Zealand's most intense rivalry will be played out on Saturday when the Canterbury Crusaders and Auckland Blues face each other in the Super Rugby Pacific final.

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All Blacks drop Perenara, have revenge in mind against Ireland

Wellington (AFP) - Captain Sam Cane says the All Blacks will have a point to prove after on Monday naming six uncapped players in their squad for next month's three-Test series against ireland.

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'Couldn't script it better': Blues, Crusaders relish Super showdown

Wellington (AFP) - Auckland Blues playmaker Beauden Barrett declared it is "the final everyone wanted" as his team and the Canterbury Crusaders set about patching up their wounded Sunday for next weekend's Super Rugby Pacific showdown.

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Blues narrowly beat Brumbies to book Super Rugby Pacific home final

Auckland (AFP) - Attacking brilliance from Beauden Barrett carried the Auckland Blues to a desperate 20-19 semi-final win over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday, setting up an all-New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific decider against the Canterbury Crusaders.

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Brumbies battle back to join Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby semis

Canberra (AFP) - The ACT Brumbies kept Australian dreams alive Saturday with a huge second-half performance to down the Wellington Hurricanes and book a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth against the Auckland Blues.

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Blues and Chiefs book Super Rugby semi-final berths

Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) - The Auckland Blues overcame a nervous start and the Waikato Chiefs delivered a lesson in clinical finishing as both New Zealand teams emphatically booked Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berths on Saturday.

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Dominant Blues end on a high as Brumbies stunned by Moana Pasifika

Sydney (AFP) - A second-string Auckland Blues edged NSW Waratahs with a last-gasp drop goal to extend their win streak to 13 as Moana Pasifika shocked the ACT Brumbies in the final round of the regular Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Barrett drop-goal downs Brumbies, All Blacks skipper Cane injured

Sydney (AFP) - Beauden Barrett nailed a last-gasp drop-goal as the Auckland Blues edged ACT Brumbies in a top-of-the table Super Rugby clash on a weekend that saw All Blacks captain Sam Cane suffer a worrying knee injury.

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Blues tighten Super Rugby grip as Crusaders down Brumbies

Sydney (AFP) - The Auckland Blues crushed the Queensland Reds to tighten their grip at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, while the Canterbury Crusaders inflicted a rare defeat on the ACT Brumbies at the weekend.

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Brumbies threaten NZ dominance as Blues set pace with Rebels rout

Wellington (AFP) - The Auckland Blues showcased their title credentials, the ACT Brumbies displayed signs of being a serious threat and the Canterbury Crusaders proved they are not a spent force as the top three pulled clear in Super Rugby Pacific over the weekend.

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Tears of delight as Waratahs boost Australian Super Rugby hopes

Sydney (AFP) - Tears flowed as the NSW Waratahs gave Super Rugby Pacific a shot in the arm with an upset win over the Canterbury Crusaders while the Auckland Blues remained top of the table but again failed to impress.

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Blues stay top as Brumbies avoid Australian Super Rugby wipeout

Melbourne (AFP) - The Auckland Blues cemented their lead in Super Rugby Pacific while Australian front-runners ACT Brumbies downed the Otago Highlanders to deny a New Zealand sides clean sweep as the competition moved into its trans-Tasman phase over the weekend.

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Blues end Christchurch drought as Reds edge Rebels

Sydney (AFP) - The Auckland Blues clung on to clock their first win against the Canterbury Crusaders at Christchurch in 18 years and top the Super Rugby Pacific table leading into the trans-Tasman component of the competition next week.

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Brumbies back on top, Barrett returns to lead Blues to victory

Wellington (AFP) - ACT Brumbies bounced back from a first defeat to claim the outright Super Rugby Pacific lead at the weekend, but admitted their title credentials cannot be gauged until they face New Zealand opposition.

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All Blacks star Barrett cleared of concussion after head knock

Auckland (AFP) - All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett was cleared of concussion symptoms Monday after a nasty head knock, but will miss the Auckland Blues' next two matches, coach Leon MacDonald said.

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