The Chiefs have confirmed they're returning to Fiji next year. Their round 13 Super Rugby match against the Crusaders on May 19 will

English rugby writer Mick Cleary reveals the Irish-inspired formula needed for the Lions to succeed in New Zealand.

To start with, a random and not fully explored thought. There's probably a lot of holes in it, but the overall concept is really exciting

There is a split in the English rugby ranks over the All Blacks' loss to Ireland, with Clive Woodward and Will Carling taking opposite views.

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

It was a case of good and bad news yesterday for two walking-wounded of Hawke's Bay Magpies and Super Rugby's the Highlanders as as

COMMENT: Warren Gatland's criticism will build anticipation for the Lions tour, writes Chris Rattue. But you have to guffaw in this case, writes Chris Rattue.

The Western Force have re-signed the identical twin of Wallabies lock Rory Arnold.

The five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises announced their full squads for next season today. Campbell Burnes breaks down each squad.

It's not just Kevin and Robyn Barrett who are proud of their sons Scott and Jordie joining brother Beauden in the All Blacks' end-of-year

Finbarr Patrick Clabby could not swim when he ended up in Wellington Harbour after a night out. His body was found later the same morning.

WATCH: The world is discovering New Zealand's remarkable Barrett family and its rugby pedigree.

Aaron Smith's actions were unsavoury and lacking in class - but they weren't illegal.

Not everyone who has judged Aaron Smith after his tryst in a disabled toilet with an air hostess, has crucified him. There will be

An Australian Super Rugby franchise is reportedly chasing the signature of controversial Cronulla star Andrew Fifita.

New Zealand rugby player Hayden Triggs has revealed his distress over the death of his baby daughter in Ireland.

Steve "Shag" Hansen is usually pretty quick to remind any of the Super Rugby franchises about the expected standards of a professional

A teenage rugby sensation has been getting plenty of attention and one look at his highlight reel shows why.

All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu will swap the Chiefs for the Crusaders next season. The 24-year-old, who is currently in Argentina

Serious questions require to be answered about the size and format of the competition.

The Blues have got their man and now just one piece of the 2017 coaching jigsaw remains to be fitted. As expected, North Harbour

New Zealand won't give up it's efforts to force a change to next year's Super Rugby playoff format, but the national union is resigned

Come on Sanzaar, convince me this latest edition of Super Rugby has plenty going for it, writes Wynne Gray.

Global domination is one thing but before expansion there needs to be be contraction, writes Gregor Paul.

The Super Rugby draw, the toughest in world sport to put together according to organisers Sanzaar, has been released to what can be

The Sunwolves better have a good sponsorship deal with an airline because once again they are going to rack up some serious airpoints during the Super Rugby season.

The Hurricanes will begin their Super Rugby title defence in Japan it has been revealed in the 2017 schedule today.

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick believes that Super Rugby should be divided into two tiers as a solution to making the

A North American team in Super Rugby? That's more likely to happen than a new team in New Zealand according to SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos.

Jordie Barrett has signed a two-year deal to play for Hurricanes and will join his brother Beauden in Wellington.