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
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs dispatch ForceA week that began with Aaron Cruden being ruled out for the rest of the season ended in much more positive fashion for the Chiefs.24 Apr 09:21 AM
Super RugbyLuatua should seize No 8 opportunityWith John Kirwan about to rest All Black and Blues captain Jerome Kaino, Steven Luatua will today be named at No8 to take on the Crusaders.22 Apr 11:32 PM
NRLMarshall: Rugby the best thing I didBenji Marshall says his short stint playing for the Blues made him a better league player.22 Apr 09:36 PM
Super RugbyMarty's chance to make markAfter spending the season in the shadow of his younger brother, Marty McKenzie has earned the opening opportunity to fill Aaron Cruden's boots.22 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbySpirits high as Force face Chiefs: CowanMilestone man Pek Cowan hopes the Western Force will break their eight-match losing streak when they play the Chiefs in Hamilton.22 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksVersatility keeps Piutau in frameOne person who might have mixed feelings after Aaron Cruden’s World Cup dream was almost certainly ended by a knee injury is Charles Piutau.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyReds' confidence on rise ahead of Hurricanes match-upLuck has completely deserted the Reds this season but captain James Slipper senses their fortunes may have finally turned.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyYounger McKenzie in frame to startDamian McKenzie's form has seen him touted as an All Black-in-waiting, with that elevation potentially arriving as early as next year.21 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverMcCaw will be OK, but Carter a worryTell me if you've heard this before: Richie McCaw is looking old, the Crusaders are on the wane, Dan Carter is a shadow of his former self?20 Apr 09:40 PM
Super RugbyCruden aims at future goalsFour years after suffering heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aaron Cruden's World Cup hopes have been dashed in equally unfortunate circumstances.20 Apr 07:01 PM
Super RugbyFolau leads way in carries and offloadsEvery team has played at least eight games this season, which means we are at - or past - the halfway point of the 2015 Super Rugby campaign.20 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayAaron Cruden's injury highlights NZ's depthAaron Cruden's season-ending injury is a dreadful blow for his ambitions, but we can appreciate the depth of our five-eighths talent, writes Wynn Gray.20 Apr 06:20 AM
OpinionWynne GrayFailing Blues must plan aheadIn sporting circles and rugby conversation, failure has become the accepted outcome for the Blues and they stayed true to that course against the Highlanders, writes Wynne Gray.19 Apr 09:47 PM
Super RugbyStung Canes will turn attention to RedsThis week will start with a different feeling for the Hurricanes.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyKaino likely to sit out Crusaders clashBlues coach John Kirwan believes his team are still in with a slim chance of making the play-offs but is considering resting his captain Jerome Kaino from the must-win match.19 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionFailure to grab game by scruff of neck a concern for CrusadersAfter watching the demolition job the Chiefs did on the Crusaders, there was one really disappointing aspect to emerge.19 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksStats show McCaw must lift his gameRichie McCaw knows he's playing short of his peak - and the statistics support that assertion.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMcCaw: I'm not playing to my peakAll Blacks captain Richie McCaw has admitted he is struggling to recapture his world-class form in the first half of this year's Super Rugby season.19 Apr 02:46 AM
All BlacksFearless McKenzie an optionStep up Damian McKenzie. The question has always been when, not if, he'd be an All Black and given events of recent months, the answer might be 2016.18 Apr 05:00 PM