OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Read's absence leaves Crusaders with considerable holeThe Crusaders' chances of winning the Super rugby competition were severely hit last season when No8 Kieran Read was unavailable for the semifinal against the Chiefs because of a rib injury.25 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyKirwan slams shonky BluesThe Blues are losing their sheen and senior tighthead prop Charlie Faumuina for their next domestic stretch of Super 15 clashes.25 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyBeale, Vuna sent home after fightWallabies Kurtley Beale and Cooper Vuna have been sent home from South Africa following a fracas hours after the Melbourne Rebels slumped to a franchise record defeat.24 Mar 07:50 PM
Super RugbyMistakes prove costly for BluesPlans for a profitable hit and run mission to Sydney turned ugly for the Blues as they fell to a final minute penalty.24 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Blues v WaratahsJoin us here for our live blog coverage of this afternoon's Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Waratahs from Allianz Stadium in Sydney.24 Mar 04:31 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Prospects expand for mobile hookerJames Parsons' career prospects have opened up like that lineout when Tony Woodcock scored the All Blacks' solitary try in the Rugby World Cup final.23 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Boric primed for next step backWin or lose, it won't really matter too much for Anthony Boric against the Waratahs today.23 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Chiefs still building but already look dangerousThings look pretty good for the Chiefs and pretty horrible for the Highlanders. The Chiefs are not playing at peak and are still winning. The Highlanders are doing a lot right - but are still losing.23 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kahui back but Kerr-Barlow outRichard Kahui may have returned unscathed for the Chiefs but another key All Black, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, is facing six weeks on the sidelines after breaking his jaw.23 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders humble KingsThe Crusaders have won their second Super Rugby match in row before they head off to South Africa for a month, thrashing the Southern Kings 55 to 20 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.23 Mar 08:30 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Blackadder taking no chances against KingsThe so-called "lesser" teams have enjoyed a habit of beating the Crusaders over the past four seasons, so it's probably a good thing that Todd Blackadder has named a strong line-up to play the Southern Kings in Christchurch tonight.22 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyNoakes finds his niche with the BluesThe conversion of Chris Noakes has been another of the significant strands for the Blues this season.22 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionStats Don't Lie: Highlanders face big askTracey Nelson crunches the numbers ahead of the key Super 15 match-ups this week.22 Mar 12:04 AM
OpinionAsk Kamo: Kahui will bring morale boost in return to ChiefsFormer All Black Ian Jones answers your questions on the state of rugby.21 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Weepu at home in WainuiIt is a very different Piri Weepu this season at the Blues.21 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cruden's homework plan - keep improvingFor Cruden, Dan Carter's back-up at first-five for the All Blacks but facing competition from other players with designs on the No 10 jersey, it will be a case of improving his consistency and taking more of a leading role.21 Mar 06:14 AM
