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Rugby Direct podcast: New Super Rugby front-runners?

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Ruby Tui's message to young stars in 'huge year' for women's rugby

'If there's one year that you should be putting your hand up, it's this year.'

Sport's winners and losers: White Ferns' disappointing no-show after thrashing

Cameron McMillan looks over the highs and lows from the sporting weekend.

Focus Sport: Weekend sports results in 90 seconds

Blues overcome Covid set-backs, Crusaders suffer first loss in 11 matches, White Ferns World Cup chances hand by a thread and more from the weekend's sporting action. Video / Getty Images / Photosport

Phil Gifford: Five talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

Restrictive fan rules, a Chiefs classic and searching for the new Kaino marked this round.

'I don't know what to think': How Chiefs mounted stunning comeback to topple Crusaders

The Chiefs managed to break the Crusaders after a second-half onslaught.

Six Nations: Ireland beat 14-man England after second-minute red card

Ireland scored four tries to beat a gutsy England team forced to play with 14 men.

Queensland Reds survive late Fijian Drua surge

The Queensland Reds were forced to survive a superb Fijian Drua comeback.

Exclusive: Frustrated Super Rugby bosses make 'urgent' plea to Government

NZ's Super Rugby bosses asking for "urgent intervention" from the Deputy Prime Minister.

Michael Cheika named new Pumas coach

The former Wallabies coach replaces Mario Ledesma, who resigned last month.

Blues overcome Barrett blow to hold off Highlanders

The Blues have proven they are up to the challenge.

Under-strength Chiefs never considered Covid postponement

Clayton McMillan will be missing seven players but the coach is still happy with his team.

Gregor Paul: The truth about 'progress' for women in NZ rugby

Opinion: The real enemy female athletes face is unconscious sexism.

Covid blow: Barrett misses match as Super Rugby cases grow

The Blues are the latest New Zealand Super Rugby team to be hit by Covid-19.

Focus Sport: A day in the life of Eloise Blackwell

Blues player, Eloise Blackwell, shows how her passion and drive can turn a dream into a reality. Video / nib New Zealand

Elliott Smith: Why it's time for Super Rugby to embrace fantasyland

OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses some of the latest talking points in the rugby world.

Kamo High and Ahipara School start pilot to get people fit and healthy

Kamo Kid part of the launch of rugby pilot ahead of Women's RWC.

Chiefs claim thrilling victory in Super Rugby Aupiki opener

Super Rugby Aupiki could not have hoped for a better introduction.