If you ever feel rugby in New Zealand is dying (and the Blues make it seem terminally ill), go and see The Ground We Won, writes Paul Lewis.

The Chiefs have pulled off what might be the best signing of 2015 by stealing the hugely promising Nepo Laulala from the Crusaders.

It’s an outcome that is the new normal under Dave Rennie — the Chiefs tonight reached the playoffs for the fourth straight season to continue their hunt for another title.

Rotorua Boys' High School have flexed their muscles as the top rugby school in the Bay of Plenty - defeating rivals Tauranga Boys' College 43-5.

Pikiao will have it all to do when they run on to their home paddock against the high-flying Pacific Sharks.

The hunt for a spot in the top four in the Baywide premier rugby competition is heating up.