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Hurricanes thrash Lions
The Hurricanes have bounced back from their last-second loss to the Chiefs to thrash the Lions 50-17 this morning in South Africa.

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.

Richard Loe: Crusaders to stay Southern
COMMENT: The form of the Crusaders is good news for the franchise, not least of all aspiring coaches Dave Hewitt and Tabai Matson.

Brumbies part ways with chief executive
The Brumbies have parted ways with chief executive Michael Jones after a dispute that ended in the courtroom.

Highlanders tackle their way to win
The Highlanders relied on a defensive masterclass to beat the Brumbies and snap a mini losing streak.

As it happened: Blues v Rebels
The Blues hold on for the win at Eden Park after a late comeback from the Rebels.

Blues hold on to edge Rebels
That the Blues claimed victory against the Rebels today isn't a surprise but the way they did it was.

Bigger no longer better in Super Rugby
Bigger has been better for 20 years but that view is changing, writes Gregor Paul.

Chiefs show ticker to stay top
The Chiefs showed they had the spirit to match the spark, grinding out a narrow victory over the Sharks.

Live blog: Chiefs v Sharks
Live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and the Sharks in New Plymouth.

Mulligan: Could LeBron play for the All Blacks?
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.

Struggling Blues may be best of the rest
Being fifth in the New Zealand Conference is not necessarily evidence that the Blues are in the midst of a disastrous campaign.

Paul: Chiefs conspiracy claims easy to counter
There should be universal acceptance that there really isn't much of a controversy here, writes Gregor Paul

Rennie 'bloody angry' over scrum claims
Chiefs coach comes out swinging over claims he manipulated safety rules to beat the Hurricanes.

Broken hand sidelines Kerr-Barlow
Chiefs halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow's All Blacks ambitions have been hit by a broken hand.

Stevenson: The Crusaders have it, the Highlanders don't
COMMENT: Playing sport is supposed to be fun and the Highlanders are in need of a new formula for fun.

Blues being outscored by Sunwolves, Jaguares
One thing in particular should be occupying the minds of the Blues - rediscovering their attacking mojo.

Just how bad are the Australian teams?
Every New Zealand side except the Blues have more Super rugby points than any of the Australian teams.

NZ Super Rugby team of the week
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?

Suspended Nadolo to miss three games for Crusaders
Nemani Nadolo has been suspended for four weeks for his lifting tackle on Brumbies halfback Tomas Cubelli.

Rattue: McKenzie's talents wasted at full back
Free Damian McKenzie, which means the sharpest tool in the impressive New Zealand rugby shed needs to find a new home.

The weekend's winners and losers
Chris Rattue reviews the sporting weekend with his picks for the best and worst performers.