OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: What's good for the NZR goose...Steve Tew has a difficult job keeping NZ's best rugby talent on these shores, but the double standards are obvious, writes Patrick McKendry.20 May 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupCooper has three games to prove himselfThree Super Rugby games should still be enough for Quade Cooper to prove his Wallaby World Cup worth, says Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham.20 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCheika: Rucks key in Crusaders battleWaratahs coach predicts his side will be entering a Super Rugby war zone against a rested Crusaders side on Saturday.20 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUnorthodox trio to the rescueA loose forward, a commentator and a debutant - the Chiefs' locking crisis could create a rather unorthodox combination in the second row tomorrow night in Rotorua.20 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Du Toit disappoints StormersStrong ray of sunshine for the Sharks as Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit re-committed himself to the Durban franchise.20 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueTake a chill pill NZR and let Piutau playHey you, New Zealand Rugby. Relax brothers. Take a chill pill. We're all fine without you, writes Chris Rattue.19 May 10:18 PM
Super RugbyLast chance for Crusaders to gain titleThe Crusaders have to be confident they can avenge last year's title loss to the Waratahs. Anything less this weekend and they'll be out of the 2015 series.19 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues shot down over Piutau plansCharles Piutau has been told by New Zealand Rugby he cannot play for the Blues next year.19 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSanzar should stop dissembling and let the referees speakWoah. There has been howling in the hallways of Sanzar this week at the "basic standards that have simply not been upheld over this past weekend" by match officials.19 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Rating contendersThere are New Zealand coaches with excellent credentials who could take over the Blues.19 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Glasgow sign up wingerGlasgow Warriors have signed Fijian winger Taqele Naiyaravoro from Super Rugby champions Waratahs on a three-year deal.19 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbySavea up with worst tacklers in rugbySam Cane is the most productive Kiwi tackler in Super Rugby, but Richie McCaw and Julian Savea are slipping off tackles at position-worst rates.19 May 01:00 AM
Super RugbyShots fired towards demoted Kiwi refsSANZAR game manager Lyndon Bray has taken an indirect shot at Kiwi refs Vinny Munro and Glenn Jackson.18 May 07:09 PM
All BlacksShould Tana Umaga coach the Blues?The Blues' coaching panel for 2016 is: head coach Tana Umaga, assistants Paul Feeney and Steve Jackson. What are your objections asks Wynne Gray.18 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cooper could return for RedsThe Queensland Reds could yet welcome back injured star Quade Cooper for Friday night's clash with the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium.18 May 05:00 PM
All BlacksElliot joins ABs' hooker conversationChiefs hooker Hika Elliot has made a miraculous recovery from a serious neck injury, which has thrust him in to the discussion for All Black selection.18 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRebels bought by NZ-born businessmanThe Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby franchise has today been confirmed to have been bought by a company owned by Christchurch-born businessman Andrew Cox.18 May 05:37 AM
Super RugbyWatching eight hours of rugbyIn an attempt to reconnect with rugby, the <i>Herald's</i> sports editor at large Dylan Cleaver watches every minute of every Super Rugby game over the weekend.18 May 12:20 AM
Super RugbyChiefs let down by 'very poor error'Outspoken ex-referee Jonathan Kaplan has backed the Chiefs who are angry at the late decision from TMO Vinny Munro against the Hurricanes.17 May 10:50 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Inspiring Highlanders mix dazzle with diligence to crush CheetahsWhat about them Highlanders, eh? They danced out to a handy halftime lead and unlike the previous week did not surrender that advantage against the Cheetahs.17 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyCrisis point: Will Blues be torn apart?This week looms as one of the most important in the Blues' history as their divided board meets in an attempt to resolve the John Kirwan issue.17 May 05:00 PM
All BlacksHurricanes could rest ABs against BluesThe Blues are in tatters off the field and have a terrible record away from home but when you set up a game for them at Eden Park they generally find a way to win.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueRattue: Time to kick boys into touchWho are the essential World Cup picks, and who are the non-essentials? Chris Rattue tells us who he thinks are the essential World Cup items.17 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Depleted Chiefs ready for rematchA defeat in Wellington may have handed the Hurricanes home advantage in the playoffs but the Chiefs will hold no fear if a rematch eventually decides the season.17 May 05:00 PM
