Super RugbyRugby: Blues 'lacking team culture'The Blues probably lack a genuine team culture and departing Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett failed to understand the region he represented, according to Massey rugby researcher Jeremy Hapeta.16 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs - secrets of the winnersAn academic has lifted the lid on how the Chiefs have won Super Rugby titles, highlighting the use of Maori cultural themes and responsibility to the community.16 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Bloody-mindedness the missing qualityIf the recent defeat to the Chiefs marked the death knell for the Blues' season, the haemorrhaging started last year.16 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyDrop goal gets the job doneThe Hurricanes may have to start relying on more than themselves if they want to make the Super Rugby playoffs.16 May 09:30 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Hurricanes v HighlandersWatch a replay of tonight's Super Rugby blog from the match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders from Westpac Stadium in Wellington.16 May 06:44 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Money on the Canes in Cake-Tin duelA stray $5 blows into your path as you saunter past the TAB on your way to watch coverage of tonight's Hurricanes and Highlanders clash.15 May 09:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Coltman a chip off the old blockThe Coltmans will be at Westpac Stadium tonight, watching their son hopefully be part of a Highlanders victory over the Hurricanes, and complete what has been a dream week for the bush-bearded hooker.15 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Injury-hit Shields happy to fight for his Hurricanes placeFrom two seasons in the All Blacks' wider training squad to fighting for a place on the Hurricanes bench, it has been a tough run for Brad Shields.15 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Get ready Highlanders, here comes KieranKieran Read's concussion-enforced absence from the Crusaders is likely to end next week. Coach Todd Blackadder said yesterday that Read was now back to 100 per cent health after his head injury suffered in the narrow victory over the Chiefs in Hamilton.15 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Bateman puts family first in return to JapanTim Bateman has put family first in his decision to leave the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby season.14 May 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Fekitoa: All Blacks selection 'just unreal'It is a long way from the tiny Tongan village of Faleloa to the white-hot cauldron of an All Black test.13 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: All eyes on Highlanders Canes clashThe Hurricanes and Highlanders couldn't have experienced a more contrasting build-up ahead of their Friday night showdown in the capital.12 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Super Rugby exodus growsThe trickle is becoming a surge as Super 15 players desert their New Zealand franchises for the rewards of Japan and Europe.12 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues need buckets of luckThe loss to the Chiefs not only extended the Blues' away losing record to 13 in a row, it also effectively ended their chances of making the playoffs.11 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Hurricanes stay at home for big chase to playoffsThe Hurricanes can look forward to home cooking for the rest of the Super Rugby season.11 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs sitting pretty with week to unwindBack in the top three and once again the competition's leading try scorers - this should be a rather relaxing bye week for the Chiefs.11 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRomano breaks ankle in big winThis wasn't a message to the rest of the competition from the Crusaders, this was a massacre.11 May 08:42 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v RedsJoin us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Reds from Suncorp Stadium.11 May 04:53 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Island players fear being left maroonedSamoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands are on the hunt for players and are putting pressure on those eligible for the Island nations.10 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyWeary Highlanders survive frantic finishThey did their best to throw away the win but the Highlanders hung on to set up an intriguing battle with the Hurricanes on Friday night.10 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs fight not Toulouse BenBig Ben Tameifuna has a big decision to make — stay with the Chiefs or sign with Toulouse and most likely commit to playing for Tonga at next year’s World Cup.10 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Highlanders barely hang onThey did their best to throw away the win but the Highlanders barely hung on to set up an intriguing battle with the Hurricanes on Friday night.10 May 09:38 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Powerhouse Tuipulotu set for call-upThe ball-carrying power of Patrick Tuipulotu has been noted by the All Black selectors who will almost certainly name the Blues lock in their wider training squad on Monday.09 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyFirst Take: Perfect try decides imperfect gameA perfect try played a big part in deciding an imperfect game.09 May 12:08 PM
