Super RugbyRight royal scare for HurricanesUgly, gritty or gutsy; call it what you will, last night's 32-24 victory over the Sharks at Westpac Stadium in Wellington was another example of how far this team has come.09 May 06:28 PM
Super RugbyAppraisal may save Kirwan's jobSir 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.09 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues' future bright with new players bloodedJerome 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.09 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Youthful squad key to new eraThe Blues, for whatever reason, have largely been on the wrong page when it comes to contracting local talent.09 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes reach 10-win markThe 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.09 May 09:39 AM
Super RugbyHigh-spec Canes have playoffs in sightThe Hurricanes haven't played in the Super Rugby finals since 2009, but they have a chance to break their playoff drought tonight.09 May 06:40 AM
Super RugbyJK here to stay, say BluesSir John Kirwan is believed to be only two weeks away from being re-appointed for at least another season at the Blues.08 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Kirwan's reward for failure? More timeKirwan has the backing of his players, accepted his faults, and promised to improve. That's enough, it seems, writes Patrick McKendry.08 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Cloak and dagger tactics will thwart Harry's spying missionRoyal rugby espionage! You can't be too careful with Prince Harry taking in tonight's Super rugby match in Wellington, warns Wynne Gray.08 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: More away woe for BluesThe Blues will finish the season with yet another unwanted record after this latest loss to the Rebels in Melbourne tonight.08 May 11:35 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Same old for the BluesThey were golden moments for the Blues in their trip to Melbourne but they were too infrequent to overcome a determined home team.08 May 11:29 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Crusaders crush RedsA rampant attack and a generous opponent combined to provide a fitting farewell for a quintet of Crusaders tonight08 May 09:24 AM
Super RugbyJustin Marshall: Highlanders geniusesYou 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.08 May 02:49 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Rebels represent tough task for BluesThe Rebels in Melbourne tonight present the final chance the Blues have to improve their away record under John Kirwan this season.07 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyMoala 'very good man' - KirwanBlues 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.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo preferential treatment for Blues player - lawyerThe lawyer for Blues rugby player George Moala has hit back at accusations New Zealand courts have become a "two-tier system of justice".07 May 06:37 AM
Super RugbyAll Blacks' resting policy is nuttyThe case of late-blooming Blues hooker James Parsons has revealed just how nutty the All Black resting policy is, writes Chris Rattue07 May 12:30 AM
Super RugbyMcCaw keeps emotions in checkRichie McCaw is managing to temper his emotions ahead of the probable end of an era for several Crusaders teammates.06 May 06:41 PM
Super RugbySharks will fight to death against CanesSharks coach Gary Gold insists Super Rugby's overall leaders will have to sweat blood to beat the Durbanites this weekend.06 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyColes' behaviour a worry for All BlacksAll Blacks hooker Dane Coles is likely to be told to cool it following his fiery display for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRetire, Richie, for your healthRichie McCaw: retire now in order to give yourself the best possible chance of living life to the full, pleads Chris Rattue.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo-tier justice issue raisedA leading law professor is concerned over the number of sports people being discharged without conviction saying a two-tier system is being set up.06 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues star avoids conviction over fightBlues rugby player George Moala has been discharged without conviction over a charge stemming from a vicious bar fight.06 May 04:03 AM
Super RugbyTroubled Guildford heading homeTroubled former All Black Zac Guildford has ended his stint with French club Clermont Auvergne.05 May 08:52 PM
Super RugbyLuatua urges Blues to winSteven Luatua will replace Jerome Kaino as skipper of the Blues and has challenged his team to finish their final five games of the season undefeated.05 May 05:00 PM
