Super RugbyWhere did it all go wrong for Kirwan?After three tumultuous years coaching the Blues, Sir John Kirwan resigned today. We chart his successes and his failures.19 Jun 02:18 AM
Super RugbyKirwan: 'Umaga would be fantastic'John Kirwan has described Tana Umaga as a "fantastic" candidate for his former head coach's role at the Blues.18 Jun 11:18 PM
Super RugbyJK quits: 'I've had sleepless nights'Blues coach describes decision to step down as a "big moment" in his life: "I love this club [but] I think it's time for someone else to take over the reins."18 Jun 11:04 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Bizarre appointment highlights call for neutral refsThere'll be about 50,000 supporters packed into Newlands delivering all sorts of advice to Peyper and his South African assistants, writes Wynne Gray.18 Jun 09:29 PM
Super RugbyThe player key to Chiefs' attacking strategyThe player key to the Chiefs' attacking strategy will bring a couple of contradictory features tomorrow night.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyWho to watch in the Super Rugby playoffsGregor Paul and Patrick McKendry pick the crucial players in the six playoffs teams.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHow Highlanders turned wooden spoon silverIn 2010, the Highlanders were effectively broke and a place in the playoffs appeared a million miles away. Now they are getting ready to host their first playoff game in 16 years.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCane well-rested to tackle HighlandersA well-rested Sam Cane should send a shudder down the spine of any Highlander who attacks the line this Saturday night.17 Jun 05:51 AM
Super RugbySmith and co ready to take next stepAnother year older and a lot wiser, the Highlanders plan to put the painful lessons learned in their qualifier defeat 12 months ago to good use against the Chiefs on Saturday.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyStormers without captainThe seventh ranked Stormers must survive their sudden-death playoff without warrior-captain Duane Vermeulen.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Calling all halfbacksThey normally boast three of the nation's best but the Chiefs' biggest game of the season may just feature a rookie No9.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Elliot to rekindle dreamIf Neil Sedaka thought breaking up was hard to do, he should have given making up a go. Breaking up is the easy part in professional rugby.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyThe teams that missed out on the finalsOnly six Super Rugby teams can take part in the playoffs and for some of the teams who missed out, the end of the season will have come as a relief.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Highlanders impress but Chiefs too goodThe Highlanders have nailed the Chiefs 36-9 and 20-17 this season but a third success, even under the roof in Dunedin, looks lineball at best. Wynne Gray tells us why.14 Jun 09:32 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Highlanders an inspiration for the BluesThe Blues just need to look at the Highlanders, writes Justin Marshall.14 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Flanker may miss home playoffFlanker John Hardie looks to be the biggest injury concern for the Highlanders as they get into playoff mode. The team will start training today.14 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueThe two men to spark our oval ball gamesChris Rattue reveals the two rugby and league players who are on his must-watch list.14 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyInjury-plagued Chiefs shrug off handicapMaking the playoffs has been standard fare for the Chiefs in the Dave Rennie era and they collected championship crowns in 2012 and 2013.14 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyThe Umaga coaching conundrumThe Blues' latest plan to solve their coaching crisis by appointing Tana Umaga could put NZR in an even more awkward position.14 Jun 05:21 AM
OpinionGregor PaulSuper Rugby offers a place for 'old' menMaybe it's time to think of 35 as the new 30 and not fall off our chairs if there are a heap of 40-year-olds playing Super Rugby in the next decade, writes Gregor Paul.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPack can drive Canes to titleIf the Hurricanes turn up with their heads in the right place, there's no question they are good enough to win this competition, writes Christian Cullen.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Recruits cool to hot city marketShould the Blues should be granted a larger budget than everyone else to mitigate Auckland's higher cost of living, asks Gregor Paul.13 Jun 05:00 PM
