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Gregor Paul: Why favourites should be worried about Blues

After almost 30 years of Super Rugby, most Kiwis still don’t get what playoffs are about.

Q&A: The former All Black now coaching our elite coaches

Daryl Gibson opens up on the Israel Folau saga, Ian Foster and the role of AI in coaching.

Vintage Coles fires Canes past Crusaders

Departing Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles gave the home fans one last trademark performance.

Super Rugby recap: Hurricanes edge Crusaders

All the Super Rugby action between the Hurricanes and the Crusaders.

Highlanders miss playoffs after Drua seal spot

Aaron Smith's Highlanders career is over after the Fijian Drua booked their playoff spot.

'Not perfect but a good position': Blues coach optimistic despite frustrations

There is a continued lack of evidence to believe the Blues will discover their mojo.

Unconvincing Blues book home quarter-final

The Blues largely dominated the Highlanders to crystallise one end of the playoff picture.

Super Rugby recap: Blues v Highlanders

All the Super Rugby action between the Blues and the Highlanders.

Forgotten All Black handed Super Rugby lifeline after key injury confirmed

The Crusaders’ propping woes have them digging ever deeper into the position’s reserves.

New coach excited by the depth in the Taniwha squad

Former Scottish international John Leslie is the new Taniwha mentor.

Son of former All Blacks' captain named as new Northland rugby head coach

John Leslie has been named as the new Northland rugby head coach.

Gregor Paul: Why real winner of rugby's Nations Championship won't be NZ

Agreement has all but been reached to launch the Nations Championship in 2026.

'That's what I've been missing': Why coach is walking away from Moana Pasifika

Aaron Mauger insisted that results played no part in his decision to leave Moana Pasifika.

Reason for ABs concern? How top teams are tracking ahead of Rugby World Cup

Christopher Reive looks at the world's top 10 teams ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Sharks score off a turnover to win in Kaihu

The Sharks overpowered Kamo at home in their Premier rugby meeting.

Hurricanes coach defends decision to rest All Blacks

The Hurricanes received plenty of feedback for resting All Blacks in a local derby.