Super RugbyRugby: Brumbies winger out for playoffsBrumbies winger Henry Speight will miss the Super Rugby playoffs after being suspended for five weeks.24 Jun 05:40 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Clean break start of a steep learning curve for UmagaWhatever occurred, Tana Umaga will benefit most from coaching the Blues without any interference from John Kirwan, writes Wynne Gray.23 Jun 09:33 PM
Super RugbyCoach already has respect: KainoTana Umaga says he must earn the respect of his players but Blues captain Jerome Kaino thinks the new coach has it already.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUnder construction: the new BluesThe sun shone brightly on Alexandra Park yesterday morning as Tana Umaga began his tenure as Blues head coach.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUmaga 'was prepared to work with JK'Tana Umaga, the new head coach at the Blues, says he would have worked with John Kirwan and was negotiating a contract on that basis before Kirwan suddenly quit last Friday.23 Jun 02:41 AM
Super RugbyUmaga named new Blues coachTana Umaga has been handed the job to try to resurrect the Blues.23 Jun 12:35 AM
Super RugbyRugby: The Hurricanes' weak spotThe Hurricanes are dangerous given their prowess on attack but have one major weakness.22 Jun 05:00 PM
All BlacksAndy Ellis back in black?A Hurricanes-Highlanders Super Rugby final could mean All Black spots for Andy Ellis, James Lowe and Nepo Laulala.22 Jun 05:00 PM
All BlacksThe All Black in best formAaron Smith is the one of the most vital players in All Black rugby today. And he is in the form of his life.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes ready for semiThe Hurricanes have earned home advantage for the Super Rugby semifinals and the prospect of playing in their first final since 2006 is a firm reality.22 Jun 04:35 AM
OpinionChris RattueJK talks nonsense to the endHe left a mess at the Blues for someone else to clean up but has the audacity to announce the franchise is heading in right direction, writes Chris Rattue.21 Jun 06:32 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Beware of the AussiesAustralia has two sides playing in the Super Rugby semifinals and they're stacked with Wallabies showing steady improvements in Australian rugby, writes Justin Marshall.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kaino ready to kick into gearShould Jerome Kaino get the all-clear in the next 10 days to resume playing, it might be a wise idea to stand back as there is a bit of pent-up frustration within him.21 Jun 05:00 PM
All BlacksSuper final to decide team for SamoaAny players disappointed to not hear their name called at yesterday's All Blacks announcement will now have a firm rooting interest in the Super Rugby semifinals.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Three wise men face dilemmaFor a nation with a surplus of rugby talent, there are always hard-luck stories and surprise elevations after the announcement of national training squads, writes Wynne Gray.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Highlanders light up stadiumThe brilliance of the Highlanders' attack poses questions about whether it can be repeated at All Black level, writes Wynne Gray.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Canes' foes an unknown quantityTicket sales have been strong for the Hurricanes with more than 17,000 already snapped up for Saturday's semifinal at Westpac Stadium.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMessam, SBW eye sevens goldConsidering the Chiefs lost five from five against the Kiwi sides still alive in the Super Rugby playoffs, no arguments can be made of an unjust exit.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyWho meets in the semifinals?The Hurricanes will host the ACT Brumbies in their Super Rugby semifinal in Wellington on Saturday night after the Brumbies upset the Stormers.20 Jun 07:16 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Trust Tana to tap talentThe New Zealand under-20s, Blues, Tana Umaga and All Blacks, in a curious way, are all inter-connected.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Fix 'big ask' for next in lineIn today's short-attention-span, reality TV world, results are everything and it cannot be denied Kirwan did not bring them in.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders smash into semisThere were 16 long years between home playoff games for the Highlanders - but this one was well worth the wait.20 Jun 09:33 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Highlanders v ChiefsCatch everything that happened in the big Super Rugby quarter-final between the Highlanders and the Chiefs.20 Jun 07:05 AM
Super RugbyJuniors' Black brings dependable bootFirst-five Otere Black has slotted 13 from 14, striking the ball nicely, while Mitch Hunt, who should be named at fullback, has 10 from 13.19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: More than new coach needed to remake BluesGovernance, recruitment, even the name must all be part of total effort to turn the team’s fortunes around.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues 'waiting on Tana'Tana Umaga has received a contract from the Blues as John Kirwan's replacement but has yet to sign it.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders stay upbeatIt is just another game - but then again it is not. Trying to find the blend between the two is what the Highlanders need to do tonight in Dunedin.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs in big battle to stay off boozeTravelling south to tackle the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight is hardly how Dave Rennie drew up the Chiefs' playoff plans.19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Troubled franchise must take deeper look at itselfPatrick McKendry writes: A new coach at the Blues, then, but will that bring about significant change?19 Jun 05:00 PM
