Super RugbyMoala 'very good man' - KirwanBlues coach Sir John Kirwan has called George Moala a "very good man" after the midfielder's discharge without conviction on a bar brawl assault charge.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo preferential treatment for Blues player - lawyerThe lawyer for Blues rugby player George Moala has hit back at accusations New Zealand courts have become a "two-tier system of justice".07 May 06:37 AM
Super RugbyAll Blacks' resting policy is nuttyThe case of late-blooming Blues hooker James Parsons has revealed just how nutty the All Black resting policy is, writes Chris Rattue07 May 12:30 AM
Super RugbyMcCaw keeps emotions in checkRichie McCaw is managing to temper his emotions ahead of the probable end of an era for several Crusaders teammates.06 May 06:41 PM
Super RugbyColes' behaviour a worry for All BlacksAll Blacks hooker Dane Coles is likely to be told to cool it following his fiery display for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRetire, Richie, for your healthRichie McCaw: retire now in order to give yourself the best possible chance of living life to the full, pleads Chris Rattue.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo-tier justice issue raisedA leading law professor is concerned over the number of sports people being discharged without conviction saying a two-tier system is being set up.06 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbySharks will fight to death against CanesSharks coach Gary Gold insists Super Rugby's overall leaders will have to sweat blood to beat the Durbanites this weekend.06 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues star avoids conviction over fightBlues rugby player George Moala has been discharged without conviction over a charge stemming from a vicious bar fight.06 May 04:03 AM
Super RugbyTroubled Guildford heading homeTroubled former All Black Zac Guildford has ended his stint with French club Clermont Auvergne.05 May 08:52 PM
Super RugbyLuatua urges Blues to winSteven Luatua will replace Jerome Kaino as skipper of the Blues and has challenged his team to finish their final five games of the season undefeated.05 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCanes ready for battle without BarrettThe Hurricanes are preparing to play without All Black star pivot Beauden Barrett.04 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyLoss of key players leaves big holesThe Blues will likely be without loose forward Jerome Kaino and utility back Charles Piutau for the rest of the season, so let's look at how damaging their absences will be.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWho would be the All Blacks fullback?Selecting a fullback this week is taking on the sort of difficulty the selectors had picking a five-eighths during the last World Cup, writes Wynne Gray.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Highlanders have rock-solid pack and rock-star backsHave the Highlanders fallen off the radar? Are they that unfashionable? They started this round of Super Rugby by maintaining their push for the playoffs with a great effort, writes Wynne Gray.03 May 09:27 PM
Super RugbyHeavy cost of rare triumphTypical Blues - they double their win tally for the season by beating the Force, only to have their success tarnished by the injuries to their best players.03 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Sharks subject for HurricanesPublicly, the Hurricanes don't want to discuss the playoffs but as their bumper season continues to roll along, it's the burning topic of conversation outside the team.03 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs still have some fixing to doThe good news for the Chiefs is they have a fortnight to rectify what went wrong against the Rebels before they face the biggest game of the season.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionTraditional style of Canes has it all over othersThere is a noticeable contrast in styles among the Kiwi teams and the two sides doing really well are the ones playing traditional New Zealand rugby.03 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs chomped by RebelsThe Chiefs' struggles against Australian opposition were exemplified by a potentially damaging defeat against the Rebels tonight.02 May 11:37 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Hurricanes too strongThe Hurricanes beat the Crusaders in Wellington tonight and every one of their four tries were worthy of the highlights reel.02 May 09:19 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Two in-form first fivesColin Slade or Beauden Barrett? Beauden Barrett or Colin Slade? The starting order would not matter, the All Blacks would be happy with either at first five eighths.02 May 09:16 AM