Rugby: Umaga still looking for killer instinct
The Blues leave for a two-match tour of South Africa at 7am today and will step on to the plane with a small degree of satisfaction and a large degree of relief.
The Blues leave for a two-match tour of South Africa at 7am today and will step on to the plane with a small degree of satisfaction and a large degree of relief.
The Brumbies have parted ways with chief executive Michael Jones after a dispute that ended in the courtroom.
The Highlanders relied on a defensive masterclass to beat the Brumbies and snap a mini losing streak.
The Blues hold on for the win at Eden Park after a late comeback from the Rebels.
That the Blues claimed victory against the Rebels today isn't a surprise but the way they did it was.
Bigger has been better for 20 years but that view is changing, writes Gregor Paul.
The Chiefs showed they had the spirit to match the spark, grinding out a narrow victory over the Sharks.
COMMENT: LeBron would be an amazing blindside/lock. He's 2.08m tall and 120kg and the agility and athleticism would make him a superstar.
Being fifth in the New Zealand Conference is not necessarily evidence that the Blues are in the midst of a disastrous campaign.
There should be universal acceptance that there really isn't much of a controversy here, writes Gregor Paul
Chiefs coach comes out swinging over claims he manipulated safety rules to beat the Hurricanes.
New footage from the controversial Chiefs-Hurricanes Super Rugby match is set to fuel claims Dave Rennie's team manipulated the game's rules.
COMMENT: Playing sport is supposed to be fun and the Highlanders are in need of a new formula for fun.
One thing in particular should be occupying the minds of the Blues - rediscovering their attacking mojo.
Every New Zealand side except the Blues have more Super rugby points than any of the Australian teams.
As we get him to do each week, Radio Sport Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden has selected his NZ Form Team of the Week. Do you agree?
Nemani Nadolo has been suspended for four weeks for his lifting tackle on Brumbies halfback Tomas Cubelli.
Free Damian McKenzie, which means the sharpest tool in the impressive New Zealand rugby shed needs to find a new home.
Chris Rattue reviews the sporting weekend with his picks for the best and worst performers.
COMMENT: Let's compliment the Chiefs and Hurricanes for putting on such an entertaining game in Wellington.
A day after the Chiefs made a statement by beating the Hurricanes, the Crusaders have made one of their own.
Ardie Savea's about-turn on his World Series and Olympic sevens commitments appears to have blindsided New Zealand Rugby.