Super RugbySavea up with worst tacklers in rugbySam Cane is the most productive Kiwi tackler in Super Rugby, but Richie McCaw and Julian Savea are slipping off tackles at position-worst rates.19 May 01:00 AM
Super RugbyShots fired towards demoted Kiwi refsSANZAR game manager Lyndon Bray has taken an indirect shot at Kiwi refs Vinny Munro and Glenn Jackson.18 May 07:09 PM
All BlacksElliot joins ABs' hooker conversationChiefs hooker Hika Elliot has made a miraculous recovery from a serious neck injury, which has thrust him in to the discussion for All Black selection.18 May 05:00 PM
All BlacksShould Tana Umaga coach the Blues?The Blues' coaching panel for 2016 is: head coach Tana Umaga, assistants Paul Feeney and Steve Jackson. What are your objections asks Wynne Gray.18 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cooper could return for RedsThe Queensland Reds could yet welcome back injured star Quade Cooper for Friday night's clash with the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium.18 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRebels bought by NZ-born businessmanThe Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby franchise has today been confirmed to have been bought by a company owned by Christchurch-born businessman Andrew Cox.18 May 05:37 AM
Super RugbyWatching eight hours of rugbyIn an attempt to reconnect with rugby, the <i>Herald's</i> sports editor at large Dylan Cleaver watches every minute of every Super Rugby game over the weekend.18 May 12:20 AM
Super RugbyChiefs let down by 'very poor error'Outspoken ex-referee Jonathan Kaplan has backed the Chiefs who are angry at the late decision from TMO Vinny Munro against the Hurricanes.17 May 10:50 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Inspiring Highlanders mix dazzle with diligence to crush CheetahsWhat about them Highlanders, eh? They danced out to a handy halftime lead and unlike the previous week did not surrender that advantage against the Cheetahs.17 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyCrisis point: Will Blues be torn apart?This week looms as one of the most important in the Blues' history as their divided board meets in an attempt to resolve the John Kirwan issue.17 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Depleted Chiefs ready for rematchA defeat in Wellington may have handed the Hurricanes home advantage in the playoffs but the Chiefs will hold no fear if a rematch eventually decides the season.17 May 05:00 PM
All BlacksHurricanes could rest ABs against BluesThe Blues are in tatters off the field and have a terrible record away from home but when you set up a game for them at Eden Park they generally find a way to win.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRattue: Time to kick boys into touchWho are the essential World Cup picks, and who are the non-essentials? Chris Rattue tells us who he thinks are the essential World Cup items.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Players not immune from the ditheringAs the John Kirwan coaching saga lurches from one disaster to the next, the Blues players are watching and waiting and feeling increasingly unsettled, writes Paul McKendry.16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Boks in trouble but ABs also have issuesI'd say the Springboks will be a little concerned. That's based on the rugby played by the Bulls because they were plain awful against the Blues on Friday night, Richard Loe writes.16 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUnshakeable case of the BluesIf the Blues end up next year in a darker place than this season, it wouldn't be more than they deserve.16 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyFirst take: Another ABs injuryThe All Blacks' defence of the World Cup feels jinxed. Good men are dropping all over the place. Conrad Smith is the latest, suffering concussion against the Chiefs in Wellington.16 May 07:12 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Canes topple ChiefsMa'a Nonu was at his best during the Hurricanes’ 22-18 win over the Chiefs in Wellington tonight, extending their lead at the top of the New Zealand conference.16 May 07:11 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Kirwan buys himself timeJohn Kirwan has delivered a tactical masterstroke by saying he could deliver master technician Wayne Smith to the Blues, writes Wynne Gray.15 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Tuipulotu injury puts Cup in doubtConcern is growing that Patrick Tuipulotu's groin injury could rule him out of the World Cup.15 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Injuries foil likely match-upsWhat was shaping as a showdown between two explosive attacks might now be a little less pleasing on the eye. The Chiefs yesterday suffered a serious blow ahead of tonight's clash with the Hurricanes with both Sonny Bill Williams and James Lowe ruled out15 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Home benefit at stake for 'CanesSuper Rugby's two best teams of 2015 will finally meet at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight and the stakes are high.15 May 05:00 PM
