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Rugby: Western Force under investigation after hotel drama

A host of Western Force players face a nervous wait after the ARU integrity unit was called to investigate the team's ill-disciplined tour of South Africa.

Hurricanes wary of Waratahs midfield

The Hurricanes hit the cauldron of Allianz Stadium in Sydney tonight knowing their playoffs ticket can be booked with a victory over the fired-up Waratahs.

Chiefs brush off Reds to remain in charge

The Chiefs easily secured the bonus-point victory they needed to solidify top spot in the New Zealand conference.

Rampant Blues demolish Brumbies

There might be a few teams in the top eight relieved that Tana Umaga's rejuvenated Blues won't feature in the playoffs.

Rugby: Blues getting better with every game

The Blues are definitely a better team now than they were and, if they had a bit more time, they could push up the table.

As it happened: Blues v Brumbies

A spectacular start has helped the Blues to a big victory over the Brumbies at Eden Park.

Marshall: Whitelock could be an All Black great

With 75 caps behind him, Sam Whitelock is gaining on Ian Jones (79 tests) as the most capped All Black lock.

Lions' leading players to miss start of NZ tour

The next head coach of the British and Irish Lions, widely expected to be Warren Gatland, will again face the challenge of being without

Rugby karma as Chiefs look at Aussie youngsters

The Aussies have been brazen about recruiting New Zealand players to fill up their Super Rugby rosters but when the roles are reversed they've raised the squealing volume.

Chiefs rest and rotate for Reds clash

One All Black will be putting up his feet this weekend while another will have his head down as he attempts to master a new position.

Rugby: Potential for Blues to spoil Aussie chances

The Blues' playoffs hopes are officially over, but their expectations of two more high performances are not.

Rugby: Crusaders boosted by under-strength Rebels

The injury-hit Melbourne Rebels will be sweating on a batch of fitness tests later this week as coach Tony McGahan faces the prospect

NZ Super Rugby team of the week: Round 15

Two cracking yet contrasting New Zealand derbies gave Nigel Yalden plenty to ponder in his NZ team of the week.

Bonus point hunt a risk for top Kiwi teams

For the four New Zealand teams in the Super Rugby playoff hunt, the bonus point lolly scramble is about to start.

Rugby: Reinforcements timely for injury-hit Highlanders

The cavalry is coming for the Highlanders in the form of All Blacks Elliot Dixon, Malakai Fekitoa, Waisake Naholo, Aaron Smith and

Liam Messam set for Chiefs return

Life moves on, says Liam Messam, and that progression will now be happening rather quickly for the overlooked sevens hopeful.

Rugby: Another injury blow for Blues

The Blues' disappointment in losing to the Hurricanes despite a sparkling first-half performance could be deepened by a hand injury

Plans for yearly Super Rugby match in Fiji well under way

Friday night's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Suva, Fiji, has been praised as an enormous success, with future games already in the mix.