AnalysisAnalysis byLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·19 Jun, 2026 02:01 AM7 mins to readLiam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for New Zealand's Herald.NZ Herald Sport Headlines | England get the better of the Black Caps on day one and former Phoenix coach to lead Lee Man football club | Thursday, June 18, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldHurricanes v Chiefs – 7.05pm, SaturdayListen to LIVE commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport and iHeartRadioThe first Super Rugby final between the Hurricanes and Chiefs will live up to the hype.
Super Rugby Pacific has many flaws, from the bloated finals format to the lack of jeopardy and this
