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Punches, homophobic slurs and abuse: Inside Canterbury's biggest first XV rivalry

Kurt Bayer reports from a highly-charged first XV grudge match that turned sour.

Gregor Paul: Why All Black's departure is a chance to break NZ rugby's bad habit

Opinion: The best years of Leicester Fainga'anuku's career are set to play out overseas.

Hākinakina Iwi Kainga: Schoolboy matches show our national game at its amateur best

Opinion: Raukura scored an early try, but the visitors were just getting started.

First XV rugby wrap: Napier make most of late tour call-up after devastating floods

Napier’s Japanese inspiration, Sacred Heart looking strong and late drama for King’s.

Five reasons why it’s time to pay attention to Super Rugby

Kris Shannons outlines five reasons why it's time to pay attention to Super Rugby.

Super tug-of-war: New Hurricanes coach knocked back the Blues

Hurricanes have won the tug-of-war to sign Clark Laidlaw as head coach from next year.

From prop drops to slumping Hurricanes: 7 (more) worrying signs for ABs fans

OPINION: What do you do when a country is sick of phrases like 'rest and rotation'?

Paul Lewis: Forgotten man of NZ rugby could be All Blacks' answer at No 6

OPINION: It would be a surprise, a big one. But the All Blacks could do a lot worse.

Phil Gifford: The five biggest talking points from the Super Rugby weekend

Opinion: Phil Gifford reviews the biggest storylines in Super Rugby.

Comment: Is NZ Rugby on the right side of history?

Opinion: Ruby Tui is on the right side of history, but is NZ Rugby?

Liam Napier: Nagging doubts remain about Blues

Blues know their patchy win over the Hurricanes was not good enough.

'Appalling': Israel Dagg hits out as 12 pitch invaders crash Warriors party

Twelve arrested as former All Black calls on Kiwi crowds to boo rather than cheer.

Return of the King: The genius behind Wayne Smith’s new role

The Professor's return to the All Blacks and Black Ferns will safeguard both elite teams.

Clinical Chiefs topple Brumbies to seal top spot

The Chiefs were almost flawless in defence and ruthlessly punished the Brumbies in attack.

Four-try Telea lifts Blues to rollercoaster win

The Blues inched closer to securing a home quarter-final with victory over the Hurricanes.

Former All Black makes shock return in Crusaders win

John Afoa answered the call and became the oldest player in Super Rugby history.