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Hurricanes and Blues Set the Pace as Super Rugby Pacific 2026 Title Race Tightens

The Hurricanes and Blues share the Super Rugby Pacific lead on 20 points, with the Brumbies one point behind and the Queensland Reds two back in a tightly packed top four. The Crusaders and Chiefs remain within range but need stronger runs of form, while the lower half of the table is already under pressure to avoid losing touch with the championship race.

Rugby · 6/15/2026

'A Dream All Black for Adidas': Aftermatch Panel Anoints Anton Segner as Dave Rennie's Next Bolter

The Aftermatch with Kirsten and Bee argue Anton Segner has turned down overseas money for an All Blacks shot, with Hamilton's dramatic Chiefs-Hurricanes classic offering the tactical blueprint Dave Rennie wants against the Springboks.

Rugby Union · 4/22/2026

Leaked Bloomberg Audio Reveals How Bill Hwang's $36B Archegos Fund Fooled Wall Street

Newly surfaced Bloomberg audio from the final days of Archegos Capital Management shows risk chiefs pleading with brokers to move money out of their accounts while a $10.7 billion margin call was forming. Hamish Hodder walks through Bill Hwang's use of 13x-leveraged total return swaps, Credit Suisse's static-margin blind spot, and why Hwang has still not started his 18-year sentence five years after the collapse.

Investing · 4/22/2026

'The Team to Beat': Between Two Posts Panel Dumps Chiefs as Hurricanes Take Favourites Mantle

Matt Dunning and Morgan Turinui have both backed the Hurricanes over the Chiefs as Super Rugby Pacific title favourites after last weekend's overtime thriller in Hamilton, with the Stan Sport panel also unpacking the Force's 19-0 comeback over the Crusaders.

Rugby Union · 4/21/2026

'It's Not Even a Debate, He'll Be There': Sky Sport Makes the All Blacks Case for Chiefs Flyer Leroy Carter

On The Aftermatch, Sky Sport's Beef and Kirsten Bee argue Chiefs finisher Leroy Carter has done more than enough to lock in a 2026 All Blacks jersey, pointing to his match-defining assist in the Chiefs' last-gasp win over the Hurricanes as proof.

Rugby Union · 4/21/2026

'I Was Scratching My Head': All Blacks Legends Slam Hurricanes' Late Sub as Chiefs Steal Top Spot

Wallace Sititi's dramatic Super Point try sent the Chiefs top of Super Rugby Pacific — but former All Blacks Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina say the Hurricanes effectively cost themselves the match with a baffling extra-time substitution.

Rugby Union · 4/20/2026

Bournemouth Owners Close In on Exeter Chiefs Takeover in Premiership Rugby Shake-Up

The American-led ownership group behind Premier League club Bournemouth is in advanced talks to buy Exeter Chiefs, a deal that would bring a second high-profile cross-sport investor into English Premiership Rugby.

Rugby Union · 4/19/2026

Leroy Carter’s Finishing Edge Gives the Gallagher Chiefs a Dangerous Backline Weapon

Leroy Carter is an important backline option for the Gallagher Chiefs, offering speed, agility and finishing ability in a modern rugby role that demands versatility. At 176cm and 86kg, he combines mobility with enough strength to compete through contact, making him a threat in wide channels and broken play. The profile highlights his attacking directness, defensive responsibilities and tactical value within the Chiefs’ fast, expansive style.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Will Rigg: Exeter Chiefs’ Powerful Forward Presence Building His Case

Will Rigg is a physically robust Exeter Chiefs forward whose 185cm, 105kg frame makes him well suited to the demands of Premiership rugby. This profile examines his likely role as a hard-carrying, defensively reliable presence in Exeter’s system, highlighting the value of his power, balance and work rate within the club’s forward-oriented identity.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Former NSA Chiefs Nakasone and Rogers Warn at RSAC 2026 That US Is Losing Its Cyber Edge to China

At the 2026 RSA Conference in San Francisco, former National Security Agency directors Paul Nakasone and Mike Rogers warned that repeated high-profile intrusions have bred complacency in Washington and that the United States is losing its offensive cyber edge to China, AI-enabled adversaries and organised cybercrime. Both said China has now prepositioned deep inside American critical infrastructure and that without new legislation and stronger public-private coordination, a major cyber crisis could be inevitable.

Cybersecurity · 3/28/2026