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: 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: 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 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
Super RugbyRugby: Blues snatch second winIt's symptomatic of the Blues season that what little good news they enjoyed last night in beating the hapless Force, came with a smattering of bad.02 May 07:19 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Injuries to ABs a concernThe Blues have doubled their win tally for the season but the injuries to Jerome Kaino and Charles Piutau will worry not only John Kirwan but also Steve Hansen.02 May 07:14 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Dodgy discipline costs ChiefsThe Chiefs will be frustrated by their game which frayed at the edges with some uncharacteristic indiscretions in Melbourne.02 May 06:47 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Weber winning battle of No 9sBrad Weber will tonight wear the Chiefs No 9 jersey for the sixth time in seven games, having seemingly emerged triumphant in a head-to-head battle with Augustine Pulu.01 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayArgentina's American Six Nations ambition threatens Super Rugby talentFurther alarm bells are ringing for Super Rugby next year as Argentina enlarge their ideas even more, warns Wynne Gray.01 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryBlues fans and players deserve betterTwo groups who have been left out in the cold for too long - their team's players and supporters, Paul McKendry writes.01 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCanes ready to KO Crusaders' campaignOn the weekend of boxing's biggest fight in years, the Crusaders look weak at the knees.01 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: JK's men odds on for elusive winAnother factor in the Blues' favour is the fact that their opposition from Western Australia lead the statistics table in many ways they don't want to.01 May 05:00 PM
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 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 RugbyIoane moves ahead in Blues pecking orderAkira Ioane has a big chance to cement himself in the Blues loose forward trio after being selected ahead of All Black Steven Luatua for tomorrow's match.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 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
