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    New Zealand Rugby is reeling after losing two larger-than-life wingers in the space of 24 hours

    New Zealand Rugby is reeling after losing two larger-than-life wingers in the space of 24 hours


    The iconic former Blues, Counties-Manukau, All Blacks and Fiji flier Joeli Vidiri has died, age 48.

    His death follows that of Inga Tuigamala at 52.

    Crusaders coach Scott Robertson shocked to learn of Vidiri's death which became public during his side's Super Rugby match against the Highlanders.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     23 Feb: Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch
     22 Feb: The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby
     22 Feb: Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year
     22 Feb: An injury blow for the Crusaders ahead of their home Super Rugby match against the Brumbies this afternoon
     22 Feb: Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France
     22 Feb: Wales' wretched run in Six Nations rugby has continued...losing 26-23 to Scotland in Cardiff - their 14th Six Nations loss in a row
     22 Feb: The Blues are happy to have won ugly in Super Rugby, fending off the Force 42-32 in Perth
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