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Hurricanes drop season-opener to Sharks
The Hurricanes were unable to break through a resolute Sharks outfit as they went down 27-9 in their Super Rugby season-opener in Durban this morning.
Super Rugby: Depleted Chiefs rise to occasion
The injuries continue to mount and the possession stats are still deficient, but the Chiefs keep on winning.
Richard Loe: Coaches prepared for crisis
The Chiefs had injury dramas before they played the Crusaders, now they have even more but frankly, I doubt whether it will slow them down much, writes Richard Loe.
Highlanders hold on over Blues
This was a Mulligan for the Blues - a duff drive off the first tee that they can discard and start counting proper as of now.
As it happened: Highlanders v Blues
Join us here for our live blog of the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Blues from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Rugby: Nomad Triggs answers Blues' SOS
Rugby nomad Hayden Triggs was looking for a new job away from the game when he received the SOS call from Blues coach Sir John Kirwan.
Wynne Gray: Braid has true Blues attitude for captaincy
The golden season and personal gilt for Brendon McCullum shut the lid on the commotion about captaincy of the New Zealand cricket side.
Hard yards pay off for lock
Every year there's at least one player in each Super rugby team who finds another level during pre-season and bursts into contention to make the starting lineup.
Patrick McKendry: Super 17 it is - but many questions remain
The latest information released by Super Rugby's governing body Sanzar about the competition's proposed new format is heavy on possibility but light on detail, writes Patrick McKendry.
As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs
Join us here for tonight's live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Justin Marshall: Pressure on Read-less Crusaders
Herald columnist Justin Marshall breaks down the five franchises ahead of this weekend's NZ Super Rugby launch.
Wynne Gray: Win now, or face season of pressure
A punter's guide would suggest caution about the Blues. The form guide is not flash.
Super Rugby: Benji happy to be on the bench
Benji Marshall has been happy with only one of his three pre-season matches since his switch from league.
Fantasy Super Rugby: Lions' roar changes plans
The first round of Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby has come and gone.
Super Rugby: Lack of outstanding first five
It's easy to say this is the year the Blues have to deliver. That anything outside the playoffs simply isn't acceptable for the team based in New Zealand's largest city.
Presence of Nonu more help
It was no less an authority than Conrad Smith who remarked last year that Francis Saili reminded him of a young Ma'a Nonu.
Super Rugby: Hooker aims to maintain pressure
Blues hooker James Parsons, one of the team's early surprise packages last year, has been given a chance to replicate that form with a start against the Highlanders.
Super Rugby: Brumbies backs are best since 2004
Wallabies great Joe Roff believes the current crop of Brumbies backs are on the verge of eclipsing the star-studded 2004 backline that won the Super rugby championship.
Super Rugby: Time to deliver results
Blues coach Sir John Kirwan was asked this week about the pressure on him this season, his second as head coach.
Eye on the Chiefs
This Chiefs appear as well-equipped as any champions to rise above the impediments and repeat their Super Rugby success.
Rugby: Co-leadership role chance for Cruden to speak his mind
If co-captaining the Chiefs changes nothing else for Aaron Cruden, it at least provides a legitimate reason to chirp at the ref.
Rugby: Jane pulls no punches in his fight back to top
In Cory Jane's comeback match in November after eight months out with injury he almost scored a stunning try after two and a half minutes.
Rugby: Depth is key in Chiefs' quest for three-in-a-row
There are a number of obstacles a defending champion must clear to remain at the front of the field.
Wynne Gray: Rennie and Co stars at scouting
Scouting is just one part of the Super 15 jigsaw; getting players to sign on and then coaching them to success.
Nigel Yalden: 'Three-peat' of titles is well within Chiefs
It's hard to believe the Chiefs spend any time away from each other.