Super RugbySuper Rugby: Time to deliver resultsBlues coach Sir John Kirwan was asked this week about the pressure on him this season, his second as head coach.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Hooker aims to maintain pressureBlues hooker James Parsons, one of the team's early surprise packages last year, has been given a chance to replicate that form with a start against the Highlanders.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyPresence of Nonu more helpIt was no less an authority than Conrad Smith who remarked last year that Francis Saili reminded him of a young Ma'a Nonu.20 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSuper Rugby: Lack of outstanding first fiveIt's easy to say this is the year the Blues have to deliver. That anything outside the playoffs simply isn't acceptable for the team based in New Zealand's largest city.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyEye on the ChiefsThis Chiefs appear as well-equipped as any champions to rise above the impediments and repeat their Super Rugby success.19 Feb 08:46 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Co-leadership role chance for Cruden to speak his mindIf co-captaining the Chiefs changes nothing else for Aaron Cruden, it at least provides a legitimate reason to chirp at the ref.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionNigel Yalden: 'Three-peat' of titles is well within ChiefsIt's hard to believe the Chiefs spend any time away from each other.19 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Depth is key in Chiefs' quest for three-in-a-rowThere are a number of obstacles a defending champion must clear to remain at the front of the field.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Rennie and Co stars at scoutingScouting is just one part of the Super 15 jigsaw; getting players to sign on and then coaching them to success.19 Feb 04:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: Jane pulls no punches in his fight back to topIn Cory Jane's comeback match in November after eight months out with injury he almost scored a stunning try after two and a half minutes.19 Feb 04:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: Beefed-up Savea primed to take his game to next levelArdie Savea's apprenticeship is over. After spending most of his first season as a full-time Super Rugby player making up the numbers at training last year that will change in 2014.18 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Fullback option for Marshall as Piutau ices kneeA Charles Piutau knee injury has opened the door for Benji Marshall to start at fullback for the Blues against the Highlanders on Saturday.18 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cooper Crusher tackles need rethinkThere are no hard feelings towards the Melbourne Rebels but Quade Cooper has hinted rugby's lawmakers should investigate outlawing some tackles already banned by league .18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDaniel McHardy: Hurricanes could shake 'potential' tag for real successWith the rare and exciting talent the Hurricanes have in their squad, even the most traumatised fan should carry a sense of optimism they can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2009.18 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Now's the time for Hurricanes to make gradeCoach Mark Hammett has spoken at length for the past two seasons about the inexperience and youth in his squad but that won't wash in 2014.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Alarms going off regarding overseas-based SpringboksFor those who don't believe allowing overseas-based players to be eligible for the All Blacks would be disastrous, take heed of what is happening in South Africa.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Crusaders need fast, strong startFive seasons and counting. Recollections of the Crusaders' supremacy are fading as they continue to go through their close-but-no-cigar routine, writes Wynne Gray.17 Feb 08:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Moody refuses to be counted outJoe Moody credits his wrestling background with providing him with the requisite mental strength for top rugby and he will need all of that determination this season as he battles back from ankle surgery.17 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blackadder's change of tackAs a coach, Todd Blackadder is prone to all manner of sayings, and one of his standard lines is the one about the definition of insanity being the inclination to do the same thing over and over again, all the while expecting a different result.17 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Injury-hit Chiefs face huge test of depth in line-upIf the Chiefs wanted an early examination of their three-peat chances, visiting the Crusaders and leaving 10 players at home fits the bill.17 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Joseph upbeat despite Highlanders' lack of tries in the pre-seasonThe Highlanders have scored only three tries in the pre-season but coach Jamie Joseph is not pushing any panic buttons over his attack.17 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders out for redemptionRedemption is the primary goal for the Highlanders in 2014.16 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Rising hard man ready to hook into roleThere is a lot of hair to dig under, but a journey to the centre of Liam Coltman would reveal a core that is solid, durable and unlikely to melt even if a blowtorch is applied.16 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Southerners must regain the respect of supportersIt is not often a team's season can be decided by one game but for the Highlanders that may be the case.16 Feb 04:30 PM
