Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Waratahs and Reds in Sydney.

In a thumping contest that had a bit of everything, the Chiefs came away with a vital win.

The kind thing to do would be for Sanzar to raise the white flag on behalf of the Sunwolves and pull the pin after one outing, writes Gregor Paul.

Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Cheetahs and Jaguares in Bloemfontein.

Last night, the 2016 rugby season kicked off, just two days after test cricket's summer ended.

Everyone would have settled for a decent performance from the Blues on opening night - but they gave more than anyone expected, writes Gregor Paul.

Live updates of the Blues taking on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby opener for 2016.

Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and Brumbies in Canberra.

New coach Tana Umaga was pinching himself as his side fought back for a sensational win.

We're all heading into the unknown with the revamped Super Rugby competition and that uncertainty extends to most of the Kiwi sides.

The Brumbies will return to the winner's circle after more than a decade.

The Crusaders and Chiefs will carry a different complexion into Saturday night's season-opening clash in Christchurch.

Every New Zealand franchise features a number of players on their rosters who have blown out 30 candles.

The Blues today received possession of team T-shirts inspired by television's Sons of Anarchy.

Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss his team's first match of the season after being given a one-week's ban for his punch on Chiefs prop Pauliasi Manu.

Our rugby writers discuss who they would build a New Zealand Super Rugby franchise around if all teams had the chance to start over.

Steven Luatua could easily become the forgotten man at the Blues but it's not something about which he needs reminding.

How Nehe Milner-Skudder adapts to being a known quantity will be pivotal to the Hurricanes' Super Rugby prospects.

Jerome Kaino could miss the Blues' opening Super Rugby match after he was sent off for punching.