Super RugbyHurricanes ran rampantA dark day for the franchise ended on a bright note when the Hurricanes clinched top spot for the first time in Super Rugby history.05 Jun 09:40 AM
Super RugbyAll Blacks hopefuls shine for HurricanesMuch of the speculative money this week has been on lock James Broadhurst getting an All Black call-up after the season-ending injury to Patrick Tuipulotu.05 Jun 09:29 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Hurricanes v HighlandersJoin us at 7.30pm for a live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders.05 Jun 07:04 AM
Super RugbyRumours SBW to sit out seasonCould there be any truth to the rumours across the Ditch that Sonny Bill Williams will sit out the rest of the series?05 Jun 03:44 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Derby just a trial for Blues rookiesCoach Sir John Kirwan is using tomorrow's match against the Crusaders at Eden Park as a trial for next year's Super Rugby series, writes Wynne Gray.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCanes ring-in still doing the hard yardsBrayden Mitchell was meant to be with the Hurricanes for only 10 weeks to slog through pre-season while All Blacks hooker Dane Coles took a break. He's still there.04 Jun 05:00 PM
All BlacksTa'avao sees Waratahs as test pathwayBlues prop Angus Ta'avao is heading for the Waratahs next season as he eyes a way into test rugby.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRetallick firing for Super playoffs pushThe Chiefs are unbeaten with Brodie Retallick in their ranks this season but, without the big lock, have lost more than they've won.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyPlan around JK's futureProposal will almost certainly be a compromise that would see Kirwan stay for a fourth and final year as head coach while the board looks for an alternative.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Which team is best?It's a tough call to make, with several sides having put together outstanding seasons in the 19-year history of the competition.03 Jun 10:52 PM
All BlacksRugby: Penalty count a weak pointLiam Messam leads the way with 21 penalties and one yellow card, with Ben Franks (18 penalties) and Richie McCaw (17 penalties, plus one yellow card) also high-profile offenders.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Oz flyer reckons he's grown upDom Shipperley says he's a better player than when he last appeared for the Wallabies and he's hoping for a chance to prove that.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Crusaders' self-belief plumps their chances of making playoffsYou don't expect the Crusaders to be standing in line for miracles but, as Super Rugby heads into its penultimate round, that's exactly where they find themselves.02 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBarrett set for Super Rugby returnThe Hurricanes should have the services of first-five Beauden Barrett for their pivotal Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Napier on Friday.02 Jun 04:19 AM
Super RugbyTuipulotu ruled out for the rest of yearBlues and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of rugby for the rest of the year after opting for surgery on a developmental defect with his hips.02 Jun 02:45 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby's best at breaking defencesHighlanders wings Waisake Naholo and Patrick Osborne showed their class as they scored tries during their team's 36-9 win over the Chiefs during the weekend, but where do they rank among the competition's best tackle-busters?01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Crusaders top of try-scoringThe Crusaders are in a precarious tussle for the playoffs and surprisingly, are top of the pile in one department.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueOn this form, it's a mistake to rely on Carter for the World CupSome people saw Dan Carter. I saw Nemani Nadolo. Others heralded a Crusaders turnaround. I'd be more inclined to say the Hurricanes are in trouble.31 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs still have destiny in own handsThey were handed their worst defeat of the season and held tryless for the first time in 25 games - but the Chiefs' finals fate remains firmly in their control.31 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues can spoil late Crusaders' finals runThe Blues' finals hopes were dashed weeks ago but, presumably refreshed from their bye week, they still have an important role to play in terms of the final standings.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Another Super twistInto the spotlight for the Highlanders and exit stage left.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Robbie Deans has success written all over himWatching Robbie Deans lead the Barbarians to a good win over a strong Ireland side made me think - we could do much worse than getting him back into New Zealand's coaching system.31 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCarter's giant step to the power of 10Daniel Carter, after a season of inching forward, took a giant step in the right direction against the Hurricanes in Nelson.30 May 05:00 PM
