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Let's bring in the refs to kick offside infringements
The offside law has become a serious blight on the game and one way to fix the problem would be to introduce a second referee, writes Justin Marshall.

Rattue: Auckland, a rugby league town?
Let's plot a magic few weeks for the Warriors and look at why they have such a promising road ahead, writes Chris Rattue.

Rugby: Canes go after home advantage
Bring on the Chiefs. The Hurricanes keep rolling, they've won 10 from 11, sit atop the Super Rugby standings and can start planning a playoff appearance.

Blues coach must cure travel sickness
Whoever coaches the Blues next year, and the signs remain promising for John Kirwan, one of the challenges they face will be changing the mentality of the players.

Crusaders' playoff hopes get a boost
There has been a quiet confidence within the Crusaders that their season is anything but over, but the results at the weekend have made their playoff dream a more realistic one.

Rolling maul obstruction on the move
Wynne Gray writes: Since when does a ball hidden at the back of a maul with seven players forming an obstructive wedge ahead of the ball-carrier constitute a fair contest for possession?

Appraisal may save Kirwan's job
Sir John Kirwan said yesterday he's given the board a brutally honest appraisal about his own failings and how they have impacted on the club.

Rugby: Blues' future bright with new players blooded
Jerome Kaino, despite being out for the rest of the season injured and facing up to a disappointing first year as Blues captain, remains positive about the franchise's future.

Rugby: Youthful squad key to new era
The Blues, for whatever reason, have largely been on the wrong page when it comes to contracting local talent.

Hurricanes reach 10-win mark
The Hurricanes have reached the 10-win mark this season, which in recent years has been enough to secure a spot in the Super Rugby playoffs.

High-spec Canes have playoffs in sight
The Hurricanes haven't played in the Super Rugby finals since 2009, but they have a chance to break their playoff drought tonight.

JK here to stay, say Blues
Sir John Kirwan is believed to be only two weeks away from being re-appointed for at least another season at the Blues.

Patrick McKendry: Kirwan's reward for failure? More time
Kirwan has the backing of his players, accepted his faults, and promised to improve. That's enough, it seems, writes Patrick McKendry.

Wynne Gray: Cloak and dagger tactics will thwart Harry's spying mission
Royal rugby espionage! You can't be too careful with Prince Harry taking in tonight's Super rugby match in Wellington, warns Wynne Gray.

Rugby: Crusaders crush Reds
A rampant attack and a generous opponent combined to provide a fitting farewell for a quintet of Crusaders tonight

Justin Marshall: Highlanders geniuses
You look at tomorrow's game between the Hurricanes and Sharks and, given their respective positions on the table, think it should be an easy win for the home side.

Rugby: Rebels represent tough task for Blues
The Rebels in Melbourne tonight present the final chance the Blues have to improve their away record under John Kirwan this season.

Moala 'very good man' - Kirwan
Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has called George Moala a "very good man" after the midfielder's discharge without conviction on a bar brawl assault charge.

No preferential treatment for Blues player - lawyer
The lawyer for Blues rugby player George Moala has hit back at accusations New Zealand courts have become a "two-tier system of justice".

All Blacks' resting policy is nutty
The case of late-blooming Blues hooker James Parsons has revealed just how nutty the All Black resting policy is, writes Chris Rattue

McCaw keeps emotions in check
Richie McCaw is managing to temper his emotions ahead of the probable end of an era for several Crusaders teammates.

Two-tier justice issue raised
A leading law professor is concerned over the number of sports people being discharged without conviction saying a two-tier system is being set up.