Kieran Read is back and Wyatt Crockett is about to break a record for the Crusaders.

The Chiefs' back three are proving very hard to tackle.

It will be a family affair in the opening game of the British and Irish Lions tour of NZ.

COMMENT: It is unlikely that Sonny Bill has set a precedent with his unique jersey.

SBW is not the first conscientious objector within New Zealand sport..

After cover-up controversy, midfielder's new kit will be missing names of two sponsors.

It was a mixed bag from the four New Zealand teams involved in week 7 of Super Rugby.

The SBW sponsorship controversy remains unresolved, but "positive" discussions continue.

Outspoken Alan Jones hits out at Australian rugby for being weak.

NZR have indicated a sit-down with star midfielder Sonny Bill Williams could be in order.

South Africa still a drawcard for New Zealand players - as a country and as an opposition.

New Zealand is not to blame for Australia's Super Rugby axing, says Steve Tew.

Comment: Potential legal action, unhappy Kiwi players - new Super formula isn't popular.

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has sympathy for the under-threat Force, Kings and Cheetahs.

The Force and Rebels will learn within three days which of them is to be axed.

BIll English has weighed in on Sonny Bill Williams' decision to cover up a sponsor's logo.

Western Force captain Matt Hodgson almost broke down when discussing the side's future.

Super Rugby is changing once again. Here's what you need to know.

Of the last 24 matches against NZ opposition away from home, the Blues have won only one.

Endangered Western Force and Southern Kings produced a 12-try Super Rugby thriller.

Sanzaar have confirmed that three teams will be axed from Super Rugby next season.

Other top players have refused to appear in advertisements for fast food company.

The Chiefs were second-best in Cape Town but that shouldn't be the case in coming weeks.

COMMENT: SBW is in another storm, and it's a good one, writes Chris Rattue

Assistant coach says Blues have to win rest of their games to be assured of playoffs.

The Blues are unaware why Sonny Bill Williams covered up a sponsorship logo last night.

According to Rapport the new format will consist of three groups of five teams

Watch: A miracle pass helped send the Chiefs to their first defeat of the season.

The Chiefs are no longer unbeaten after the Stormers proved their own quality this morning

The Blues couldn't execute when it mattered against the Highlanders.