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Rugby: Rieko Ioane receives chance in Ranger's absence
The Blues have lost Rene Ranger but coach Tana Umaga has the luxury naming Rieko Ioane in the wing's place

All Blacks winged as Milner-Skudder out
Only three rounds into Super Rugby and the injury toll affecting outside backs has become a mini-crises from an All Blacks perspective.

Who should replace NMS in black?
Our rugby writers debate who should replace Nehe Milner-Skudder for the All Blacks' June series against Wales.

Milner-Skudder ruled out for season
Nehe Milner-Skudder has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season, dealing a major blow to the Hurricanes' hopes.

Does anyone want the Highlanders' top job?
The Highlanders have started the process to find a new head coach for the champion Super Rugby team but the leading candidate has ruled himself out of the job.

Rugby: Japanese star aiming to make mark with Blues
A tattoo of a Samurai warrior on his right arm and a tiger on his left are tangible souvenirs of Male Sa'u's time playing rugby in Japan.

Super Rugby: Winners and losers
Kris Shannon looks at the winners and losers from week three of Super Rugby.

Rugby: Chiefs' attack proving too hot to handle
The Chiefs have once more stated their case as the most destructive team in Super Rugby.

Christian Cullen: Gutsy victory just the tonic
COMMENT: Friday night's win over the Blues was just what the Hurricanes needed.

Highlanders maul Lions to thrill Zoo
The Highlanders have rolled to a 34-15 victory over the Lions, delighting their fans at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Rugby: True Blues to be discovered on away trips
As much as they have to improve, the Blues shouldn't necessarily feel despair.

Were the Blues robbed by TMO?
Television match official Shane McDermott was at the heart of two contentious decisions against the Blues at Eden Park last night.

As it happened: Hurricanes beat Blues in nail-biter
The Hurricanes have held strong on their goal-line to beat the Blues at Eden Park.

Rugby: Chiefs overhaul forward pack
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made eight changes for the clash with the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Sunday morning.

Gregor Paul: Tinkering Tana gets right team
Another week of massive selection changes at the Blues, but this time coach Tana Umaga is sending out a side that looks like the right one to take on the Hurricanes.

Tuipulotu demotion sends message
Amid all the changes to his Blues team made by Tana Umaga, one in particular should put all his men on notice.

West in, Tuipulotu out for Blues
Tana Umaga has stuck with his policy of shaking things up, making nine changes for the team to play the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes' trio in doubt for Blues match
Hurricanes captain Dane Coles and wings Nehe Milner-Skudder and Cory Jane must pass fitness tests before being considered to play the Blues at Eden Park on Friday.

Robbie Deans linked to Highlanders job
Former Crusaders and Wallaby coach Robbie Deans has emerged as a dark horse candidate to take over the Highlanders next season.