Super RugbyRugby: Rebuff may see Blues turn WestIt’s possible Beauden Barrett is right and an offer from the Blues is in the pipeline.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Tahs unlikely to pass testThere's a fair chance the Waratahs will win Super Rugby this year and, in doing so, ignite a mini-panic - the Wallabies might be an emerging force.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Half measure gets general directionThe Blues might not have a championship-winning No 10 but they do, in Bryn Hall, have a championship-winning No 9.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs back on songThe Chiefs have found form at the vital time to set up a potentially pivotal showdown with the Blues next weekend.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Canes left in good shapeI know people will be lining up to lay into Mark Hammett by asking 'what has he done in four seasons coaching the Hurricanes?' but I'm standing by him.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders end Blues' hopesThe agony of defeat and their season ending with it will be hard enough for the Blues to deal with tomorrow morning.05 Jul 09:23 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v BluesJoin us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Blues from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.05 Jul 06:56 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Who needs the Blues? Not BarrettNo dice, Blues coach John Kirwan proclaimed this week when asked about a move to contract Beauden Barrett.05 Jul 12:28 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Woodcock taking care of No 1Twelve months ago it looked as if Tony Woodcock's grip on the All Blacks' No 1 jersey was slipping.04 Jul 10:54 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs continue playoff chaseThe Chiefs will live to fight another week after producing a timely display to condemn the Hurricanes to a damaging defeat in Hamilton tonight.04 Jul 09:23 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Chiefs v HurricanesWatch a replay of tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby showdown between the Chiefs and the Hurricanes from Waikato Stadium.04 Jul 06:52 AM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Stalwarts destined to be denied one last showdownThere will be very little fuss made about them come tomorrow night and they wouldn't want it any other way. Keven Mealamu and Corey Flynn will just get on with the job.03 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Under pressure Chiefs need to be two-trick ponyIt is no exaggeration to suggest the situation is dire and the Chiefs' chances of clawing their way to safety and a continued ride in defence of their Super Rugby crown, is grim.03 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: If Nonu leaves, JK will be graciousNo one can blame Ma'a Nonu for wanting to return to Wellington to be with his family - and that is likely to be his main reason for yet another shift.03 Jul 09:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blade sharper on returnWhen Blade Thomson was pushed out of the Hurricanes' starting line-up he was told to work on his ball-carrying.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Head and heart to decide champions' fateBefore tonight's win-or-bust encounter with the Hurricanes, the Chiefs are attributing their dire position to two deficiencies - in the head and in the heart.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbySilent Nonu fuels move speculationMa'a Nonu is refusing to talk about his future, increasing speculation he will use an out-clause in his contract to move back to the Hurricanes.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Braid looks to Mealamu to end Christchurch hoodooAs Blues captain Luke Braid contemplates a trip to Christchurch where he has never won at either Super Rugby or national provincial championship level.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues need more of same down southHow do you explain the Blues' comprehensive victory against the Force?01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian Ashby: Not all doom and gloom for CrusadersIt's hard to think of a more frustrating season for Crusaders fans, writes Brian Ashby. Just when they're starting to look like the real deal, they turn to dog tucker.01 Jul 12:04 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Set-piece woes dog ChiefsThe Chiefs are still full of hope but they will need to be a lot more clinical and patient when they meet the Hurricanes on Friday night at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.30 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Highlanders impress with run at play-offsTake a decent bow you Highlanders. It's been a while since you gave Super Rugby a decent rattle and your season-ticketholders much to cheer about, writes Wynne Gray.30 Jun 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Barrett on Kirwan's short-listThe Blues are trying hard to lure All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett to lead their backline next year.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues need to back up sizzling victory: coachThe Blues' stunning victory over the Force in Perth, which made a mockery of their woeful away record of the past two years, will mean little if they fail to back it up.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: ABs should have started for CrusadersA victory over the Hurricanes, with two home fixtures left, would have put the Crusaders in the box seat for a home semifinal. Instead, they lost 16-9, writes Justin Marshall.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Champs face going from first to worstThe Chiefs looked like the same side who entered the June window during Friday's 29-25 crushing loss to the Highlanders.29 Jun 05:00 PM
