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The wages scandal ruining rugby players' lives
Super Rugby expansion is turning into an embarrassing mess, with players not getting paid, marriages breaking down, and families being evicted from their homes.

New Super Rugby strips revealed
The five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises have all revealed their new strips for the 2016 season today.

'Tongan Thor' named in Reds squad
Kiwi teenage sensation Taniela Tupou moved to Australia two years ago with the hope of playing for the Wallabies.

No drinking vows Waratahs' Guildford
Waratahs coach is leaning on experience gleaned from a family tragedy with alcoholism to help troubled ex-All Black.

Gregor Paul: Blackadder managed to both impress and disappoint
Between 1996 and 2008, the Crusaders were crowned Super Rugby champions seven times. Since Todd Blackadder took over in 2009, they haven't added to their total.

Rugby: Chiefs, Crusaders to play in Fiji
The Chiefs and Crusaders will play in Fiji in July.

Rugby: Highlanders announce squad
The defending champion Highlanders have announced a settled 38-man squad to contest the 2016 Super Rugby competition.

Rugby: Strong Blues squad leaves some questions
The Blues have assembled a strong squad, but one with question marks still remaining around that crucial 9-10 axis.

James O'Connor released by Reds
Former Wallabies star let go from the final year of his contract due to personal welfare reasons.

Rugby: What are Sunwolves?
The name of Japan's first Super Rugby team was announced yesterday. We've gathered up everything you need to know about the Sunwolves, the newest team on the block.

Japan's Super Rugby team gets a name
The Japanese Super Rugby franchise is officially in the competition.

League: Bennett gets best from his men
Ask his loyal charges and they'll tell you it's the human touch that gives Wayne Bennett the coaching Midas touch.

Japan, Argentina in Super Rugby draw
They haven't got names yet and there's some doubt over their playing make-up, but Japan and Argentina are included in the draw.