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ABs Stock Watch Post Italy Test

ABs Stock Watch Post Italy Test

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The All Blacks managed to secure their second victory of the international campaign against Italy in the capital on Saturday evening. The win itself was great to break the curse the All Blacks were seemingly experiencing at the Cake Tin, but if I am being honest, I was completely underwhelmed by the performance of the side. There were so many different factors that go into that kind of statement, but the bottom line is that if that level of performance is put out against Ireland, it won’t matter that it is at the fortress of Eden Park. Ireland could certainly…
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International Rugby Preview: New Zealand v Italy

International Rugby Preview: New Zealand v Italy

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New Zealand’s rein under Dave Rennie got off to a winning start, toppling France 34-32 in the opening round of the Nations Championship. Against a weakened Les Bleus 23, the All Blacks would have been wanting a much more comfortable victory, as the visitors made things interesting with a late try trimming the margin to just two points. The All Blacks kept their cool, though, keeping possession in the final couple of minutes to close out the bonus-point win in Christchurch, capping off what was a very entertaining contest. Ruben Love was dished a yellow card and New Zealand conceded…
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ABs Stock Watch Post France Test

ABs Stock Watch Post France Test

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The Dave Rennie era with the All Blacks is officially underway, opening with a dramatic 34-32 win over France in the Garden City. As part of our review of the first test, we’re introducing a new series: Stock Watch. After each game, we’ll break down the performances and highlight five names whose stock may have risen or fallen based on their 80-minute showing. Seems simple enough, right? So let’s get straight into the first hit-out of the new regime. Cam Roigard | Stock Up 📈 With the absence of the player generally regarded as the best halfback in the world,…
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International Rugby Preview: New Zealand v France

International Rugby Preview: New Zealand v France

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New Zealand begin their 2026 with a clash against one of their biggest rivals, as France return to Aotearoa after a three-game series here last year. There was some controversy and disappointment in the lead-up to 2025’s series, as Fabien Galthié was forced to leave a slew of his first-string players at home due to the competing interests of their Top 14 clubs and it’s a similar situation again for the opening week of the July internationals. Among a few significant changes heading into the July fixtures is a complete rehaul of the Southern Hemisphere’s internationals, with the Rugby Championship…
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Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final | Tips & Preview

Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final | Tips & Preview

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See below for our expert Super Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for the Grand Final this weekend! Hurricanes vs Chiefs Saturday, 7:05pm | Hnry Stadium, Wellington Under 56.5 ($1.90) Having been the two best teams all season long, it is only right that the Hurricanes and the Chiefs meet to decide the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific champion on Saturday night. Both teams flexed their muscles emphatically in their respective semifinals to punch their ticket to the grand final, and if the one meeting that these teams have had this season is anything to go by, we’re in for a…
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Super Rugby Pacific Semi Finals | Tips & Preview

Super Rugby Pacific Semi Finals | Tips & Preview

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See below for our expert Super Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for the Semi Finals this weekend! Chiefs vs Crusaders Friday, 7:05pm | FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton Crusaders +4.5 ($1.95) The Chiefs were made to work hard in their qualifying finals match-up against the Reds, but they ended up running away with a comfortable victory. The 46-24 scoreline doesn’t reflect how tight this contest was, especially in the first half, but inspired performances from Damian McKenzie and Cortez Ratima in particular helped Jono Gibbes’s team over the line. It was Ratima who helped energise the hosts in the early…
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Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals | Tips & Preview

Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals | Tips & Preview

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See below for our expert Super Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for the Qualifying Finals this weekend! Hurricanes vs Brumbies Friday, 7:05pm | Hnry Stadium, Wellington Brumbies +17.5 ($1.90) The Hurricanes deservedly finished on top of the Super Rugby ladder in 2026, with their 11-3 record getting them there. They were comfortably the best attacking team in the competition and they also finished with the best defensive record, and that was despite Clark Laidlaw electing to rest a lot of his first-string players in the final round of the regular season, resulting in a 14-47 thumping last week. Ruben…
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