Super Rugby week one: The winners and losers
The best and worst from the opening week of Super Rugby.
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Determination and patience are qualities Blues coach Tana Umaga liked most about his side's opening Super rugby victory.
The Super Rugby week one awards
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Sunwolves unveil creepy mascot
Japan's Super Rugby franchise might struggle on the field during their debut season, but they are making waves off it after their mascot was unveiled.
Super Rugby: New format a shambles
I'm confused about how the competition works, writes Christian Cullen, and following rugby is part of my job.
Rugby Royalty: Top 10 rich list
Comparing the best-paid players in the game now with those of five years ago shows how much richer the game has become.
Live updates: Kings v Sharks
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Kings and Sharks.
Live updates: Force v Rebels
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Force and Rebels in Perth.
As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs
The Chiefs win in Christchurch after a tough back and forth contest.
Live updates: Waratahs v Reds
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Waratahs and Reds in Sydney.
Chiefs start with compelling victory
In a thumping contest that had a bit of everything, the Chiefs came away with a vital win.
Comment: Pull the pin on the Sunwolves
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: Cheetahs v Jaguares
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Cheetahs and Jaguares in Bloemfontein.
Editorial: Super Rugby kicks off - let's enjoy the ride
Last night, the 2016 rugby season kicked off, just two days after test cricket's summer ended.
Blues set near-perfect benchmark
Everyone would have settled for a decent performance from the Blues on opening night - but they gave more than anyone expected, writes Gregor Paul.
As it happened: Blues v Highlanders
Live updates of the Blues taking on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby opener for 2016.
Live updates: Hurricanes v Brumbies
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and Brumbies in Canberra.
Sensational start for Blues
New coach Tana Umaga was pinching himself as his side fought back for a sensational win.
Kiwi teams making big leap into unknown
We're all heading into the unknown with the revamped Super Rugby competition and that uncertainty extends to most of the Kiwi sides.
Who will win Super Rugby?
The Brumbies will return to the winner's circle after more than a decade.
Rugby: New-look sides pose plenty of questions
The Crusaders and Chiefs will carry a different complexion into Saturday night's season-opening clash in Christchurch.
Still a country for old legs
Every New Zealand franchise features a number of players on their rosters who have blown out 30 candles.
'Sons of 09' ready to adopt a ruthless approach
The Blues today received possession of team T-shirts inspired by television's Sons of Anarchy.