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Liam Napier: The no-brainer lesson Super Rugby can learn from the NRL

OPINION: Super Rugby needs to look no further than the NRL to host a showcase.

Gregor Paul: We may be witnessing the second coming of Beauden Barrett

OPINION: Barrett might be taking his game to a higher level than his peak in 2016.

'Another challenge': Chiefs hit by second Covid wave

The Chiefs have had to deal with more Covid-19 issues.

Phil Gifford: Seven talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

A fitting finale, a hero prop and the run-and-gun Highlanders were this week's highlights.

Why Leon MacDonald believes Blues still have more to find

The Blues are edging closer to cementing themselves as the top seed in Super Rugby.

Last-gasp stunner from reserve prop saves Chiefs

It was far from pretty, but the Chiefs got what they came for against the Rebels.

Crusaders bounce back with statement win over Brumbies

The Crusaders appear to have turned a corner on their road to the playoffs.

Record-breaking Highlanders blow away Western Force

All the Super Rugby action between the Highlanders and the Western Force.

Electric Blues run rampant to demolish Rebels

The Blues returned to ruthless ways with an embarrassing rout of the Melbourne Rebels.

All Blacks stars close to return for Chiefs

The Chiefs are close to welcoming back some of their injured "big dogs".

Elliott Smith: The All Blacks policy robbing Kiwi rugby fans

OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.

'Dying to play': All Black finally makes return to Super Rugby

A hamstring injury has kept Coles on the sidelines for the side's first 10 games.

Taking no chances: Blues coach's admission after flat Aussie tour

Blues return home from their underwhelming two-week tour with a luggage full of lessons.

Liam Napier: Aussie rugby revival? Why huge challenges remain for Dave Rennie

Australia's collective competitiveness is heartening, but let's not get carried away yet.

Gregor Paul: Is NZ falling behind? Why ABs magic is missing from Super Rugby

OPINION: The relationship between money and playing success is not absolute.

Rugby Direct podcast: Is the Aussie v NZ Super Rugby divide shrinking?

The latest edition of Rugby Direct with Elliott Smith and Liam Napier.