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The selections of two young guns plucked out of wider training groups headline the first Super Rugby Wednesday team lists of 2026

11 February 2026

The selections of two young guns plucked out of wider training groups headline the first Super Rugby Wednesday team lists of 2026

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Super Rugby Pacific will kick off this weekend with a swag of stars on the sidelines
	11 Feb: Super Rugby Pacific will kick off this weekend with a swag of stars on the sidelines... more

The first concert at Christchurch's new stadium is officially a sell out
	11 Feb: The first concert at Christchurch's new stadium is officially a sell out... more

Are we about to see a hybrid player at a New Zealand franchise this Super Rugby Pacific season?
	11 Feb: Are we about to see a hybrid player at a New Zealand franchise this Super Rugby Pacific season?... more

A thumbs up from Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder ahead of their Super Rugby title defence, starting Friday against the Highlanders in Dunedin
	10 Feb: A thumbs up from Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder ahead of their Super Rugby title defence, starting Friday against the Highlanders in Dunedin... more

A coroner has ruled that Highlanders and Maori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes
	10 Feb: A coroner has ruled that Highlanders and Maori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes... more

Teenage middle distance runner Sam Ruthe intends to compete at this year's Commonwealth Games
	9 Feb: Teenage middle distance runner Sam Ruthe intends to compete at this year's Commonwealth Games... more

Zoe Hobbs and Tiaan Whelpton are Poland-bound after posting world indoor athletics championships 60-metre qualifying times at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland
	9 Feb: Zoe Hobbs and Tiaan Whelpton are Poland-bound after posting world indoor athletics championships 60-metre qualifying times at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland... more

The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight
	8 Feb: The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight... more

The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury
	8 Feb: The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury... more

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