Super RugbyColes on bench to take on CrusadersBack from elbow injury, Dane Coles will play from the bench against the the Crusaders at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tomorrow.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders backs seek to stretch SharksAccording to those who spout the blue-and-gold mantra, the Highlanders should resume their winning methods after last week's stumble.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs relaxed over loss of their No 1Losing the world's best player is undoubtedly a blow, but as his Chiefs teammate Sam Cane puts it, "we've played bugger-all rugby with Brodie this year."30 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRevealed: John Kirwan's succession planThe <i>Herald</i> learned of Sir John's plea - understood to be given at Tuesday night's board meeting - late yesterday.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyTop Blues pair back to face the ForceJerome Kaino and Charles Piutau will return for the Blues to play fellow strugglers the Force on Saturday.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Super Rugbydu Plessis back for Highlanders clashA penitent Bismarck du Plessis will return to the Sharks' front row for tomorrow's match against the Highlanders in Dunedin but will not resume the captaincy.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBig brother keen to hold on to 10 jerseyMarty McKenzie hopes he can hang on to the Chiefs' No10 jersey - then have little brother Damian wash it for him.27 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayIf JK desires Blues success, he must goJudge me after three years, Blues coach Sir John Kirwan suggested. That verdict is straightforward, writes Wynne Gray.27 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayCrusaders banish the blues but hard yakka needed for playoffsThe Crusaders got more traction when they kept the ball instead of hoofing it downfield but still look a little uncertain about their attacking methods and transition, writes Wynne Gray.26 Apr 08:39 PM
Super RugbyJK could stay: Get used to itOnly six matches remain in their team's season but the Blues board has yet to decide who will coach the team next year, according to CEO Michael Redman.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyPride 'shattered' Blues' only motivationThe Blues are on the home stretch to their miserable season - and coach John Kirwan admits they now have only pride and their supporters to play for now.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Hurricanes back on topThe Hurricanes continue to stay a step ahead of the Chiefs ahead of next month's New Zealand Conference showdown.26 Apr 07:56 AM
OpinionBasics can turn a seasonIf the Crusaders want to feature at the top end of the table, a handful of individuals need to take greater responsibility for their performances, writes Richard Loe.25 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Trusty utility has Canes' backJames Marshall has a unique job description that varies every week.25 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs coach asks tribe for moreFor the coach of a table-topping team, Dave Rennie cut a rather glum figure on Friday night.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryWhy Wayne Smith should helm BluesAs the Blues board consider who will coach the team next year - and with half this season gone, they must be - Wayne Smith has to be close to the top of their list.25 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Ducking coach decision is lameIf the Blues are on the hunt for a new coach, which surely they are, their silence on the matter is potentially closing the door on the best possible candidates.25 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyDepressingly similar defeat for BluesHow the Blues must be wondering when this interminable season is going to end. The defeats are blurring now.25 Apr 09:20 AM
Super RugbySome senior players need to get out of the trenchesThey have done great service for the All Blacks and their Super Rugby sides, but right now many of the Crusaders and Blues' senior players are struggling to get out of a rut.24 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCanes on lookout for nasty surprisesTomorrow's game between the Hurricanes and the Reds in Brisbane shapes as a banana-skin encounter for the Hurricanes.24 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBowden backs Carter to come right for ABsBlues' first-five Dan Bowden knows what it's like to play outside Dan Carter and he insists the struggling All Black isn't finished yet.24 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHat-trick eases Brumbies to victoryThe Highlanders' three-match winning streak came to a brutal end at the hands of the Brumbies in Canberra last night.24 Apr 12:12 PM
