Super RugbyRugby: Messam back to boost packIf the Chiefs are looking to increase their physicality and reverse a growing hoodoo against Australian opposition, then recalling Liam Messam is a handy place to start.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Englishman makes his mark with NZ's finestThe English Premiership academy system is rightly lauded for its success in promoting domestic talent.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRants & Raves: Foul mouthed foghornThe Auckland Blues rugby supporter with the foghorn voice and the foul mouth at North Harbour QBE Stadium on Saturday.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs' new star out on his ownHis efforts against the Blues left little doubt that Damian McKenzie is a young man full of belief in his own abilities.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Coaching, practising? What game are they playing?I heard a funny thing the other day. A bloke on the wireless was talking about Super Rugby coaches.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders wait on Carter's leg injuryThree days on and updates about Daniel Carter's latest leg injury are fuzzy.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: String of away victories gives tipsters yet more to chew onIf you do any form of Super Rugby tipping competition, you'd have been best served to let a random-number generator do your picks during the opening round of the competition.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Sio says Chiefs new nemesisForget the Brumbies v Crusaders classics, Wallaby test prop Scott Sio says his Super Rugby side have found a new transtasman grudge rival: the Chiefs.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Super Rugby'Hell of a kid' did it for ChiefsA key cause of last year's inconsistent Chiefs campaign was the mid-season absence of Aaron Cruden.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyPlenty for Kirwan to mull overWith lock Patrick Tuipulotu on the brink of returning, John Kirwan's thoughts as he left Auckland yesterday for Sydney on the first leg of the Blues' journey to South Africa might have been how to....15 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Lack of sting from star teamsThose inclined to provoke early season niggle will declare the Crusaders are toast, the Bulls are crisping and the Reds are burned offerings.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyMcKenzie display puts pressure on CrudenFew things inspire confidence in a team like a first-five with a fully functioning computer for a brain.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs chop slow-burning BluesIt might not be a wise idea to be cautiously optimistic about the Blues' chances this year in the wake of a first round defeat, but they did enough for judgement to at least be reserved.14 Feb 08:23 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Cohesive Chiefs well-drilledNo surprise the Blues came second. Not against the Chiefs who have hovered around the top of the competition for the last few years while the Blues have puttered along in their own slurry.14 Feb 08:20 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Blues v ChiefsLive updates of the Super Rugby encounter between the Blues and Chiefs at North Harbour Stadium.14 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandBraid's days of shouldering burden overPain has been a constant companion for Blues loose forward Luke Braid for much of the past two seasons.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Much to shout about 20th year of Super?This year we enter the 20th season of the tournament and you have to wonder whether rugby has pushed on and used those opening seasons as a springboard for real progress, writes Wyanne Gray.13 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyCarter injury adds to Crusaders woesDan Carter hobbled off injured as the Crusaders crashed to a 20-10 loss to the Rebels in Christchurch tonight.13 Feb 08:29 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v RebelsJoin us here for tonight's live blog of the Crusaders taking on the Rebels in the 2015 Super Rugby opener at AMI Stadium.13 Feb 05:49 AM
Super RugbyJustin Marshall: NZ teams' pros and consJustin Marshall, in the first of his twice-weekly columns, casts his eyes over the strengths and weaknesses of the New Zealand franchises.13 Feb 12:00 AM
Super Rugby'Ridiculous skills' from TJ PerenaraHurricanes and All Black halfback TJ Perenara has set the standard for training ground tricks in Super Rugby with an amazing left-footed sideline conversion.12 Feb 10:38 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Around the groundsWith Minnesota Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison visiting training this week, it's tempting to ponder how some of the Blues' best would handle a job swap.12 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: The experts' predictionsNZME.'s rugby experts make some bold predictions ahead of the Super Rugby season.12 Feb 04:30 PM
