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Rugby: Shelford leads Lions billeting offer

All Black legend Wayne "Buck" Shelford is leading a campaign to find beds for thousands of British Lions fans.

Marshall: Main issue each NZ team faces

COMMENT: In looking at the five Kiwi teams, I can't help but note that 33 players will be making their debuts at this level.

Paul: What's this? Sanzaar improves judicial process

Sanzaar deserves a little gold star for hatching a plan to fix its troubled judicial process. The body that runs Super Rugby has

Refs see red with scrutiny on tackle

There is going to be an unusually high number of red cards in this year's Super Rugby. That's a solid bet.

New season but don't expect a script change

Super Rugby starts on Thursday with the Blues v Rebels in Melbourne. Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry answer six questions about the competition.

Pat Lam hits out at Steve Hansen

Former Blues coach Pat Lam has hit out at Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach branded him an "ex-New Zealander".

Rugby: Australian teams turn to NZ first-fives

Australia's lack of first-five depth means two Kiwi 10s could be starting for Australian sides in Super Rugby.

10 All Blacks return for Crusaders

The Crusaders welcome back a host of All Blacks for their final Super Rugby pre-season match against the Hurricanes.

Barrett brothers to link up in Canes hitout

Brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett will take the field together for the first time for the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Big hits as 10s makes powerful entrance

Mental and physical resilience on show in engaging kick off to new tournament.

Fifita sidelined for a month with ankle injury

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd expects to be without Vaea Fifita for the first month of their Super Rugby title defence.

Rugby: Weber to miss Super Rugby season

Chiefs halfback Brad Weber will be out of action for at least six months after fracturing his femur in the final of the Brisbane Tens yesterday.

Taniela Tupou suspended for head-butt

Queenland Reds player Taniela Tupou has been suspended for two weeks following a headbutt on Chiefs captain Liam Messam.

Brisbane 10s: Hurricanes shock Force

The Hurricanes completed an unlikely come-from-behind victory on a sweltering day at the inaugural Brisbane Global 10s.

Shelford backs online rugby network

sup110217nadtrio.jpg - this pic is for cyber only Getting into the tour safari spirit are from left, IRC co-founder Tristan Tuckey

Tuipulotu makes popular return to Blues

Patrick Tuipulotu received cheers and applause from his teammates when he entered the Blues' headquarters this morning.

Tuipulotu fronts media over drugs test

All Black and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu has talked about being the relief of being cleared of a positive drugs test.

Speedy Lowe hoping to make mark in 10s

The Hurricanes have a plethora of X-factor players as they prepare to enjoy themselves at tomorrow's Brisbane Tens, and Jonah Lowe