Sam Cane still has capacity for a couple of firsts heading into tomorrow's clash with the Reds.

Willis Halaholo gets his starting chance in the Hurricanes' midfield for Saturday night and does not need to be reminded that he will

James Slipper has backed Queensland Reds rookie Taniela Tupou to ambush the Chiefs when he comes off the bench for the first time

The Blues' playoffs hopes are officially over, but their expectations of two more strong performances are not, so - starting with

The ill-conceived nature of Super Rugby is going to become apparent in the next few weeks and it will be the New Zealand teams who

One All Black will be putting up his feet this weekend while another will have his head down as he attempts to master a new position.

The Blues' playoffs hopes are officially over, but their expectations of two more high performances are not.

The injury-hit Melbourne Rebels will be sweating on a batch of fitness tests later this week as coach Tony McGahan faces the prospect

Two cracking yet contrasting New Zealand derbies gave Nigel Yalden plenty to ponder in his NZ team of the week.

Life moves on, says Liam Messam, and that progression will now be happening rather quickly for the overlooked sevens hopeful.

The Blues' disappointment in losing to the Hurricanes despite a sparkling first-half performance could be deepened by a hand injury

Friday night's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Suva, Fiji, has been praised as an enormous success, with future games already in the mix.

After many years of being ignored, a Super Rugby team from the Pacific Islands is closer to becoming a reality.

The Highlanders have run in four late tries to seal a 48-18 over the spirited Southern Kings in their Super Rugby match in Port Elizabeth. Leading

COMMENT: I had the privilege of being in the crowd for the historic match between Chiefs and Crusaders and I hope it's something we see more of in future.

It was a predictable result in the end but this was a game that most definitely didn't conform to expectations.

All the action from the clash between the Hurricanes and Blues from Westpac Stadium.

The Chiefs have taken control of the Super Rugby competition with two rounds remaining.

The Hurricanes have not lain awake at night doing mathematical sums to determine their Super Rugby playoffs chances.

Brad Shields is refreshed, mentally as much as physically, starting with tonight's home clash with the Blues in Wellington.

There has only just been massive change to Super Rugby and yet there's already pressing need for more.

The long June break is over at last for Blues coach Tana Umaga, who is returning to Wellington and facing his former team for the first time.

All the action from the top of the table clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders from Suva in Fiji.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder might have endured a difficult evening after watching his previously table-topping side lose their place.

This is big time for the island nation with broadcasters sending pictures and words around the globe to showcase their piece of paradise.

Lose tomorrow night, and the Hurricanes will need to lower both the Waratahs and Crusaders away to guarantee their berth as one of the top wildcards.

The 24-year-old loose forward was consistency personified for the franchise prior to the June window and he is now ready for the final push in a log-jammed New Zealand Super Rugby conference.

Cory Jane has signed a two-year contract with Toshiba but will be back in Hurricanes colours in 2017.

Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder has emerged as a hot contender for the vacant Queensland Reds coaching job. Late last year

At various times, each of the Crusaders, Highlanders, Chiefs and Hurricanes have looked like champions elect.