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    Queenstown is the leading option should the six New Zealand-based Super Rugby franchises form a playing hub for the season's kick-off in mid-February

    Queenstown is the leading option should the six New Zealand-based Super Rugby franchises form a playing hub for the season's kick-off in mid-February


    There are reports that New Zealand Rugby, the Players' Association and the six teams are in discussions over forming a bubble, in order to reduce the risk of postponing or cancelling matches amid New Zealand's omicron outbreak.

    Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge says Queenstown is plan A, and reveals why.



    SUPER RUGBY COVERAGE WITH SKY SPORT. YOUR HOME FOR SKY SUPER RUGBY.

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     03 Nov: Anxiousness among the All Blacks coaching cohort as they await a scan on Jordie Barrett's leg ahead of game two on their grand slam tour in Scotland
     03 Nov: The availability of Scott and Jordie Barrett for this weekend's All Blacks test against Scotland in Edinburgh will be decided overnight New Zealand time
     02 Nov: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is praising the two youngsters that helmed the second row in the 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago
     02 Nov: The All Blacks have gone some way to vanquishing the demons of Soldier Field from nine years ago, with a 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago
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