All BlacksWallabies gathering early to plot All Black downfallWhile four New Zealand teams are preparing for Super Rugby quarter-finals the Australians are getting ready for the All Blacks. It's 21 Jul 07:52 PM
Super RugbyBrumbies hope demanding travel schedule works against HighlandersThey'll kick off in the middle of peak hour but the Brumbies are hoping a campaign urging bosses to let Canberra workers off early 21 Jul 07:20 PM
Super RugbyHow the Highlanders became the playoff kingsNo team can match the Crusaders for playoff experience - or even get close.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Savea axing no surpriseThe Hurricanes will start the biggest game of their season without the biggest name in their team.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyJulian Savea dropped to benchAll Blacks winger Julian Savea has been dropped to the bench for the Hurricanes quarter-final clash against the Sharks in Wellington on Saturday.20 Jul 11:59 PM
Super RugbyHow many NZ teams will make semis?An all-New Zealand Super Rugby semifinal round is possible...but is it going to happen? The TAB has set odds at $5.25 for four New 20 Jul 07:29 PM
Super RugbyExplore: Best and worst of Super RugbyExplore a Herald interactive which reveals the best and worst Super Rugby teams for every season since the tournament launched in 1996.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyWill Joseph's gamble pay off against Brumbies?Highlanders coach makes brave call in face of Brumbies star Pocock's return to play.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBattle-hardened Chiefs facing underdone Stormers?Will either the Chiefs or the Stormers benefit from the disparity in their respective schedules in Sunday's quarter-final?20 Jul 07:19 AM
Super RugbyDavid Pocock set for Super Rugby returnThe Brumbies expect the Highlanders to target David Pocock in his expected return from injury.20 Jul 03:33 AM
Super RugbyHaving not played NZ teams has hurt us - Stormers coachStormers coach Robbie Fleck is frustrated by the Super Rugby format which has benefited his side.19 Jul 10:09 PM
Super RugbyCane tackling role as country's best No 7Super Rugby delivered specific proof last weekend that NZ has an emerging glut of openside flankers who are going to have a major impact in the playoffs.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyStevenson: Messam ruling is a bad jokeCOMMENT: Of all the strange rugby decisions made this season, the Liam Messam one has got to be the craziest, writes Scotty Stevenson.19 Jul 05:01 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Hurricanes wary of bogey team SharksThe Sharks may be rank underdogs for Saturday's Super Rugby quarter-final in Wellington, but the Hurricanes are not preparing for 19 Jul 05:00 AM
Super RugbyGregor Paul: Lions coach playing smart gameThe presiding view is that the Lions took a huge gamble not sending their best side to Argentina for their final conference game and 18 Jul 07:53 PM
Super RugbyFrom 'fat and slow' to the top teamThe Hurricanes were so awful in their first outing of the season, one commentator called them 'fat and slow'. Now they are Super Rugby's top ranked team.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Unknowns in road to the finalsChris Boyd is not so sure that the chances of four NZ sides reaching the semifinals are as cut and dried as many pundits and the form book would suggest.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyWatch: Crusaders sing for Andy EllisCrusaders have posted online a patchy sing-along tribute to departing stalwart Andy Ellis ahead of their must-win quarter-final.18 Jul 07:56 AM
Super RugbyLions may have last laugh in Super Rugby playoffsWill the Lions' Super Rugby strategy prove a masterstroke?18 Jul 07:09 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes urged to stay off phones mid-flightThe Hurricanes will be reminding their players and staff that they need to put their phones on in-flight mode when they are flying.18 Jul 06:51 AM
Super RugbyCrusaders lose Nadolo and MoodyThe Crusaders will be without Nemani Nadolo and Joe Moody for their game against the Lions, but there is some good news for other players in the squad.18 Jul 04:53 AM
Super RugbyHow the Hurricanes have found the magic loose forward formulaThe Hurricanes' loose forward trio have shown consistency throughout 2016 writes Campbell Burnes.18 Jul 02:24 AM
Super RugbyVote: Which side will win the Super Rugby title?For the second straight season the Hurricanes have topped Super Rugby following the round robin. Can they turn home advantage into 18 Jul 01:20 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes coach - Any team can win it from hereChris Boyd is not so sure that the chances of four New Zealand sides reaching the semifinals are as cut and dried as many pundits17 Jul 11:40 PM
Super RugbyBlackadder's belief as high as ever despite bruising lossCrusaders coach Todd Blackadder knows his side face a tough task ahead in South Africa after a bruising finish to the Super Rugby 17 Jul 08:21 PM
All BlacksFormer Wallaby puts boot into Michael CheikaFormer Wallaby Glen Ella says their is immense pressure on Michael Cheika to avoid another series whitewash against the All Blacks.17 Jul 07:14 PM
Super RugbyBrumbies face early kickoff after scheduling stuff-upThe kickoff time was a compromised result of the Brumbies failing to book Canberra Stadium early enough to stage a Saturday game.17 Jul 07:03 PM
Super RugbyMessam ruled ineligible for quarter-finalLiam Messam has been ruled ineligible by Sanzaar for Sunday morning's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Stormers.17 Jul 06:19 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders hampered by injuryAn already difficult assignment for the Crusaders in Todd Blackadder's last few weeks as coach has just been made much tougher.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyFrancis key signing for UmagaPiers Francis, a surprise package for the Blues this season with his consistently high-quality performances in the midfield, is looming 17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMarshall: Odds favour title going to NZCOMMENT: An amazing last Super Rugby round showed once again the quality of the New Zealand teams.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Hurricanes in box seat for playoffsFrom humble beginnings, the Hurricanes have won the NZ conference and are now in the box seat to host playoffs all the way to the Super Rugby final.17 Jul 07:25 AM
Super RugbyCrusaders left waiting for flightsThe Crusaders have to sit on their hands for more than 48 hours before getting on a plane, and will be missing several key players.17 Jul 06:30 AM
Super RugbyChiefs midfield ravaged ahead of quarterfinal clashIf the Chiefs' playoff task appears much trickier than what was forecast a week ago, that challenge is only enhanced when assessing their midfield stocks.17 Jul 05:38 AM
