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Rugby: Mark Hammett confirmed as Sunwolves coach
Mark Hammett is confirmed to be making a return to Super Rugby.

Joseph ready to blossom in Japan
Jamie Joseph has agreed to coach Japan from next year and Mark Hammett will take charge of the Sunwolves in the next Super Rugby series.

Wynne Gray: Joseph to Japan has hurdles to clear
Jamie Joseph coaching Japan will require significant concessions from that union and the Highlanders, writes Wynne Gray.

Japan lining up Kiwi for top job
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph could succeed Eddie Jones as Japan's national coach.

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.

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: Crusaders' new look backline
There may be no Richie McCaw or Dan Carter but the Crusaders will fancy their chances of making it back to the Super Rugby playoffs in 2016.

Rugby: Hurricanes build on last season's success
Building on the success of last season is at the forefront of the Hurricanes' minds heading into the 2016 season.

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.