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Sevens connection could foster Black Ferns selection
The Black Ferns must quickly build combinations ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Ben Wylie After five years as a chartered accountant in London, Ben changed careers and began to pursue journalism full-time at the end of 2020.Originally from Northern Ireland, he spent many Saturday mornings as a teenager watching Super Rugby and now writes regularly about rugby in New Zealand.
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Much more to Will Jordan's game than meets the eye
It's not just Will Jordan's outrageous scoring rate that sets him apart from other wingers.
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Why Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock are the perfect pair
Analysis: Arguably the greatest locking partnership in rugby history has finally been reunited.
The All Blacks have evolved ahead of the Bledisloe Cup
Analysis: There are already signs that the All Blacks are changing the way they play the game in 2021.
Cohesion key in Canterbury's ongoing success
Analysis: All signs point to Canterbury marching on in the Farah Palmer Cup.
Where the All Blacks actually improved in 2020
Analysis: 2020 was supposed to be an easy transition year for the All Blacks. That wasn't the case.
How the Blues and Highlanders will approach their finals clash
Analysis: There may be similarities in how NZ's Super Rugby teams play, but they each have their quirks.
Battle for the back of the scrum
New Zealand has an excellent crop of young number 8s plying their trade in Super Rugby.
Chalk and cheese
It's been over a year since NZ and Australian Super Rugby sides clashed. What should we expect on Friday?
Case for the Crusader
David Havili is showcasing his wide-range of skills week after week and deserves an All Blacks call-up.
Room to move
Analysis: Greater policing of the offside line has helped attacks flourish in Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021.
Red zone shuffle
Law changes for Super Rugby Aotearoa have changed the way that teams attack inside the red zone.
Mac in the box
The game has evolved such that Damian McKenzie is no longer the threat he once was - but that could change.
