The Blues have attracted "hundreds of thousands" more eyeballs to their matches than the second most popular team, the Hurricanes.

In February at Eden Park against the Blues, there was no flourishing start from the Highlanders in defence of their title.

Beauden Barrett's two-try performance against the Rebels in Melbourne shows the race for the All Blacks' No10 jersey isn't over yet.

The Crusaders have demolished the Jaguares in a bonus point victory in Christchurch which takes their run to six victories in a row.

Plans are in place to keep Zac Guildford on the straight and narrow as the NSW Waratahs' one-time loose cannon battles a depressing foot injury.

The last time the Crusaders lost to an overseas-based team in Christchurch was in February last year.

Augustine Pulu is the first significant signing the Blues have made in 2016, could Sonny Bill Williams be the next?

Kurtis Haiu was once an integral part of Auckland's rugby landscape, writes Gregor Paul.

The former Auckland and Blues rugby player has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Some of the feelgood factor is returning to the Blues but the points table holds the numbers that really matter.

The Reds have held on for their first victory of the Super Rugby season, edging the Highlanders 28-27 in a Saturday night thriller at Suncorp Stadium.

Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Reds and the Highlanders.

The Hurricanes aren't quite as deadly as they were this time last year, but they are getting there.

Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and the Jaguares.

The Super Rugby leaders are averaging almost six tries a game and playing an outstanding brand of rugby.

New Zealand teams are dominating the Super Rugby competition. Gregor Paul explains why

Another controversial TMO decision has come to the fore in Super Rugby.

A converted try to loose forward Jordan Taufua at the death has rescued the Crusaders against the Force in Perth this morning.

The Chiefs held off a fierce Blues effort at Waikato Stadium tonight.

A classic contest which nearly had a dramatic twist in the plot - no wonder everyone feels Super Rugby is all about the New Zealand derbies.

There's every reason to think Brad Weber may earn the chance to replicate his Chiefs form in the black jersey.

The Hurricanes, last year's beaten finalists, are in a pivotal match against the Jaguares in Wellington tomorrow, writes former All Black Justin Marshall.