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Why Phoenix striker's controversial celebrations badly missed the mark

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Super Rugby Transtasman power rankings: Are Blues the team to beat?

Chris Rattue ranks NZ's contenders and pretenders after the first transtasman round.

Robertson reveals frustrations with Crusaders win

'The boys admitted they were a little bit frustrated; we were all a little bit frustrated'

How the Blues 'demoralised' the Rebels

It took the Blues some time to break down the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday night.

Phil Gifford: Seven takeaways from the first Transtasman round

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Chris Rattue: 'Bombed big time' - Aussie teams are as bad as ever

COMMENT: Sadly, the Australian teams were as bad as ever despite a few close score lines.

Refresh and redeem: Highlanders' new outlook for Super Rugby Transtasman

'We didn't want to show any mercy and give them a chance.'

Michael Burgess: The greatest shame about TJ Perenara's decision

Opinion: In days of highly structured sport, TJ could have been a spectacular wildcard.

Sailing Professor: The selfless Kiwi partnership that broke the mould and won gold

Opinion: Kiwi sailor's Finn Gold Cup victory is more than a simple sporting triumph.

Thorn in Kiwi sides: The ABs attributes behind Aussie Super Rugby champs

Former All Black Brad Thorn was a winner. Now his attributes are rubbing off on the Reds.

Exclusive: Why Warriors are abandoning plans to return home

The round 16 clash with the Dragons was previously earmarked as the first Mt Smart match.

'I want what's fair': Warriors could lose cult hero as other clubs circle

One of the Warriors' most popular players could be set to leave the club.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: How Super Rugby's 'innovation' killed the joy of sport

Opinion: The captain's challenge is dead. Long live its demise.

Big gloves to fill: The four Black Caps candidates to replace BJ Watling

Here are New Zealand's test options in the post-BJ Watling era.

Why Ngani Laumape made the right move by leaving the All Blacks

Opinion: Laumape's move to France will create stability for the midfielder on all fronts.