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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.

'Rugby’s going full circle': Whitelock lines up family reunion in France

Sam Whitelock described the decision to leave as 'pretty easy' and it was easy to see why.

Five reasons why it’s time to pay attention to Super Rugby

Kris Shannons outlines five reasons why it's time to pay attention to Super Rugby.

'That won't be good enough': Cane sends strong message to table-topping Chiefs

The Chiefs know their achievements so far this year will count for nothing in the finals.

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.

Chiefs bounce back to boost lead

The Chiefs are back to winning ways after battling past the Hurricanes.

Highlanders escape with vital victory after the hooter

Sam Gilbert kicked a last-gasp penalty to help the Highlanders escape with a crucial win.

Gregor Paul: The glaring weakness facing the All Blacks

Opinion: The All Blacks coaches are facing a race against time ahead of the World Cup.