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Highlanders barely hold off Force
The Highlanders barely eked out victory at home over the last-placed Force.

Hurricanes unable to break Brumbies hoodoo
The Hurricanes saw their winning streak emphatically ended in Canberra on Saturday.

Moana Pasifika comeback effort falls short
The Fijian Drua have held off a fast-finishing Moana Pasifika side

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby form giving All Blacks selectors a simple task
OPINION: Super Rugby will be relatively stress-free viewing for Scott Robertson.

Legal or lawless? Debate rages over monster Super Rugby hit
Samipeni Finau has made his presence known again.

Editorial: Super Rugby Pacific’s Anzac round another botched footy fan opportunity
Opinion: League wins out over rugby in how it honoured Anzac Day and provided for fans.

Chiefs storm past Waratahs for easy Super triumph
All the action as the Chiefs overcame the Waratahs in Sydney.

Waikato Club Rugby: Hinuera to mark centenary
There will be plenty of club rugby action this weekend.

Tight Five: Highlanders' woes just as bad as Crusaders'
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.

Players, not coach, to blame for Crusaders' woes - captain
'It's easy to point the finger' - Scott Barrett says Rob Penney isn't to blame.

Super Rugby Selections: Reinforcements arrive for Crusaders
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.

Liam Napier: Loosies present most options, most headaches for Razor
ANALYSIS: Up to six talented loose forwards could be cast aside.

King Country and Thames Valley to open Chiefs vs Hurricanes match
The two Chiefs country provincial unions will play the curtain raiser on May 24.

Editorial: Why Crusaders coach needs patience, not persecution
OPINION: The Crusaders' faltering start draws swift criticism but nuance is needed.

Battle in the boardroom: Inside NZ Rugby's governance crisis
NZR has been urged to act before people lose interest in the sport.

Hawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year
'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.

Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.

Crusaders CEO hits out at ‘childish’ calls to sack struggling coach
The new coach has had a poor start to the 2024 season.

Is it too simple to make Super Rugby Pacific's playoffs?
Despite contrasting seasons, all 12 teams still have a chance of reaching the last eight.

'Didn't know if it was real': New Black Fern's rapid rise
'I think that’s what I bring – a bit of feistiness and aggression to the game'.

'Keep the faith': Luxon weighs in on Crusaders' struggles
Luxon remains confident in the team's ability to reach the playoffs and handle adversity.

Winners and Losers: The RTS experiment is failing
OPINION: The salary cap money could have been better spent, writes Chris Rattue.

Phil Gifford: Two title favourites on course for collision
OPINION: Kiwi teams heading in opposite directions are among the main talking points.

Crusaders left with booby prize after Kiwi coaching scramble: Gregor Paul
OPINION: Gregor Paul says the Crusaders may now be wondering about Razor's replacement.

'That one hurts': Loss to Force puts Crusaders bottom
'When we get it right, we're a dangerous team. We've just got to get it right more often.'

Crusaders drop to last after loss against Force
All the action as the Crusaders crashed to defeat in Perth against the Force.