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Portia Woodman-Wickcliffe has retired from rugby for a second time, aged 34

27 February 2026

Portia Woodman-Wickcliffe has retired from rugby for a second time, aged 34

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Tyrel Lomax is closing in on a return to top level rugby after five months sidelined
	26 Feb: Tyrel Lomax is closing in on a return to top level rugby after five months sidelined... more

A new role and an appointment at New Zealand Rugby as part of their high performance overhaul
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	25 Feb: Wallace Sititi is back for the Chiefs for their Super Rugby final rematch against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday... more

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	25 Feb: Stephen Larkham is batting away rumours of a potential move to the All Blacks... more

Scott Robertson will get an opportunity to coach against the Springboks this year
	25 Feb: Scott Robertson will get an opportunity to coach against the Springboks this year... more

Crusaders captain David Havili insists his side can dig a way out of their early Super Rugby hole
	24 Feb: Crusaders captain David Havili insists his side can dig a way out of their early Super Rugby hole... more

Early positive signs for young Highlanders' loose forward Lucas Casey
	23 Feb: Early positive signs for young Highlanders' loose forward Lucas Casey... more

Moana Pasifika are on the hunt for a new venue for their round nine Super Rugby match against the Chiefs
	23 Feb: Moana Pasifika are on the hunt for a new venue for their round nine Super Rugby match against the Chiefs... more

Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch
	23 Feb: Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch... more

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