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Tom Savage interview: How an Englishman ended up captaining Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby
Former Gloucester second row explains how he fits in at Moana Pasifika, a club designed for players of Pacific Island heritage
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'A 20-minute red only complicates matters': Ben Coles replies to readers' views of proposed changes
Responding to your comments on the week's big issues – this time Ben Coles tackles the topic of red cards and rugby changes on the horizon
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England tour to Australia and Super Rugby to be shown live on Sky Sports with new deal agreed
Plus, analysis: Super Rugby's return to Sky brings welcome nostalgia in exciting new era
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Inside Line: Lack of red cards in Super Rugby Aotearoa final raises eyebrows
Codie Taylor and Sevu Reece were both yellow carded for similar offences which have resulted in red cards in the Gallagher Premiership
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Premiership coaches showing faith in their exciting youngsters is refreshing - the game will be better for it
All the talk has been about New Zealand's youngsters impressing over the summer - but we don't have a bad bunch ourselves
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Backing grows for South African quartet to expand the Pro14
The switch of the Super Rugby sides enthuses coaches and would also be a welcome revenue boost
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Crusaders coach Scott Robertson asks Warren Gatland for role on Lions tour to South Africa
Robertson a hugely-successful coach, winning three consecutive Super Rugby titles prior to this summer's Super Rugby Aotearoa victory
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Inside Line: What sets Scott Robertson's all-conquering Crusaders apart?
With fly-half Richie Mo'unga in imperious form, Crusaders have added the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy to their collections
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Running rugby in the Premiership? Maybe — but expect more penalties too
Pitches will be firm, and players will be fit, but defence coaches expect ore cards as tacklers struggle to find their timing
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Ireland lock James Ryan ruled out of remaining Pro14 season
Ryan is expected to be out for 10-12 weeks following a shoulder procedure
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Argentina's Jaguares need a new home - why not the Top 14?
Super Rugby's demise could see the Jaguares left without a competition to play in as others looks elsewhere
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World Rugby could fund Pacific Island Super Rugby team
Bill Beaumont also confirmed that an extension to forthcoming Test window was necessary because international rugby 'funds the game'
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Inside Line: Four attacking trends from Super Rugby Aotearoa that we may see in the northern hemisphere
Quicker breakdowns and slick skills have brought a number of attacking principles into play
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The end of Super Rugby - New Zealand announce plans for new competition in 2021
New Zealand Rugby planning to launch new Australasia-based competition in 2021
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Attacking issues bring an early end to the Chiefs campaign in Super Rugby Aotearoa
Chiefs rank first for possession and carries per game, but last for points and tries
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England target Hoskins Sotutu signs new contract to remain in New Zealand with Blues
Sotutu, who qualifies for England through his mother, has re-signed with the Blues until 2022
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Inside Line: Impact of Blues wing Caleb Clarke underlines value of sevens experience in 15-a-side game
Caleb Clarke is thriving in Super Rugby Aotearoa, showcasing some of the skills that have been sharpened in sevens
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Hoskins Sotutu - the Blues No 8 banging down the door for All Blacks selection
The 21-year-old back-row has been excellent for the Blues this year, and could now step up to Test level
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Less is more for Beauden Barrett as All Blacks star settles in for the Blues
Barrett's understated excellence has allowed new colleagues around him to shine during a strong start to Super Rugby Aotearoa for the Blues
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Inside Line: Simple catch-pass skills from forwards underpin spectacular tries in Super Rugby Aotearoa
The benefits of early catching, crisp passing and running straight to preserve space were obvious in some fantastic tries this weekend
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Applying the laws correctly can only improve the game - just look at Super Rugby Aotearoa
Officials promised to be hot on the breakdown and the offside line heading into New Zealand's new season - and they didn't disappoint
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Inside Line: Despite 60 penalties in two matches, Super Rugby Aotearoa can speed up the breakdown and reset the sport
Stricter officiating at the breakdown, instead of referees allowing the game to 'flow', will bring short-term pain for long-term gain
