Super RugbyRugby: Milestone for Crusaders as they bounce back against LionsAfter a lacklustre start to the season, including two defeats at home, the Crusaders have at last set a record for the right reasons.05 Apr 09:54 PM
Super RugbyFirst Take: Draw-draw is win-win for ChiefsAaron Cruden sounded like a captain who didn't know whether to laugh or cry after another staggering comeback draw in South Africa.05 Apr 09:35 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlander faces hearingHighlanders winger Kurt Baker has been cited for a lifting tackle during his side's 33-30 win over the Rebels in Dunedin on Friday night.05 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Experience delivers old fashioned valueIt used to be that New Zealand was no country for old men. Now it seems it is a place only for old men.05 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyA break for bruised BluesThe franchise has a week off to fix the walking wounded and find form. Gregor Paul analyses their work so far.05 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Modern rugby puzzles ThorburnFoundation Super rugby commissioner Peter Thorburn remains a devout but perplexed follower of the professional competition.04 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Revamped Chiefs eye NZ conference top spotAfter a loss and a draw to date on their tour, Chiefs coach Dave Rennie says it's essential his side triumph in the final fixture of their road trip.04 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Another Crusaders' win-loss yo-yo away from home could force questionsEllis Park, that bastion of South African rugby, is where the Crusaders will undergo a severe test of their spirit tomorrow morning.04 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Savea on long, hard road to redemptionAfter a steady start to the Super 15, Julian Savea exploded against the Crusaders.04 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyHomesick Blues fall apart againThe road trip blues continue for Sir John Kirwan following his side's loss against the Brumbies at a wet Canberra Stadium.04 Apr 10:13 AM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Intriguing stats from the bunkerI have spent the past week with my head buried in spreadsheets. This is horrifying to me for a number of reasons, two of which being I have wasted my entire adult life making bad jokes about my brother being an accountant...03 Apr 08:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues find rhythm with Kaino and NonuSomething is happening at the Blues and Jerome Kaino and Ma'a Nonu are at the forefront of the revolution.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Another week, another injury for not-so-robust RedsThe Reds have suffered another blow to their injury-riddled outside back division with Lachie Turner forced out of their Super Rugby derby against the Force.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Voices of experience give Canes valuable guidanceThe Hurricanes won't lack for clear communication this weekend. As Mark Hammett's side welcome back Victor Vito and Cory Jane from their injuries, the international pair bring with them a dose of leadership.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs look to play with more controlThe comeback against the Bulls was created by long-range raids but the Chiefs would be content with scoring in less spectacular style.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyFantasy Rugby: Great chances from Highlanders at homeThe Highlanders return to the cosy confines of Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight to give us some great opportunities in round eight of Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Brumbies' resurgent scrum threatens fresh Blues' woesThe Blues are about to face an Australian side for the first time this season and the Brumbies' resurgent scrum, which has reaped two penalty tries in as many weeks, could pose a new set of problems.02 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cheetahs expected to aim for Chiefs' Achilles heelChiefs forwards coach Tom Coventry knows opposition sides will target his team's lineout - it's exactly what he would do.02 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: NZ teams using 'niggly' tacticsThese last few weeks have seen an increasing number of players indulge in unnecessary, cheap stuff that is designed to infuriate opponents, writes Gregor Paul.02 Apr 01:34 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Australia pushed for two conferences linked to AsiaWith no sign of any public announcement about the future of Super rugby, Australia has revealed they pushed for a two conference model linked to Asia.01 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Ireland give Blues coach pairing a tryFormer Blues coaches Joe Schmidt and David Nucifora are about to pool their rugby knowledge once more but this time their roles will be reversed.01 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyBlues' revival under threatThe Blues' progress of the past fortnight is in danger of being derailed by injuries as they prepare to face the Brumbies in Canberra high on confidence but low on personnel.01 Apr 03:15 PM
NRLNRL: Gallen hopes Fifita will stay with SharksPaul Gallen hopes Andrew Fifita will stay with Cronulla but the Sharks skipper says he isn't going to pressure the representative star to do so.01 Apr 03:15 PM
