OpinionScotty Stevenson: Pro rugby is a brutal beast, but it heals tooThere just might be a good story here, if you give it a chance. That will come as a disappointment if you're after a dissection of the Hurricanes or a panic piece on the Crusaders.13 Mar 08:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kirwan has chop and change planSimon Hickey has been dropped to the reserves bench by the Blues this week.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFantasy Super Rugby: Highlanders, Rebels providing valueRound five of Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby offers up some juicy match-ups to exploit and send your team rocketing up the rankings.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Marshall will need all his nerve in Ellis Park clashThe dossier on the best use for Benji Marshall is expanding, writes Wynne Gray.13 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Brumbies focus on curbing Folau dangerJust a year ago the Brumbies went into their blockbuster derby against the Waratahs intent on exploiting the defence of a rookie named Israel Folau.13 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyChiefs ready to weather strong stormIf the Chiefs and Stormers do play out a predicted defensive duel, Dave Rennie knows he will have an advantage in the halfback position.13 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Braid's superb contribution vital for coachIf Blues coach John Kirwan wants to present his team with a role model as they seek to get something tangible out of their South African trip.13 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyFans' knives will come out if Canes lose againYou don't need to put your ear close to the ground in Wellington to hear the grumblings.13 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Defensively suspect Slade in Rebel crosshairsNew Crusaders five-eighth Colin Slade can expect plenty of traffic from the Melbourne Rebels who feel he might be a weakness tonight.13 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyLee-Lo out as Crusaders search for fire on attackAnother week, another backline casualty for a Crusaders team searching for attacking inspiration.12 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyStormers take shot at ChiefsThe Chiefs have come under fire for their allegedly illegal tactics ahead of what is likely to be a high-impact encounter against the Stormers tomorrow.12 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Match-winning sensation no certainty to play the BluesMarnitz Boshoff still isn't a certainty to play the Blues at Ellis Park on Sunday morning.12 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Brumbies hope to contain flying FolauStop the Waratahs' forward pack and you'll stifle try-scoring machine Israel Folau.11 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues taking no risks with Mealamu's calfSir John Kirwan's comments about Keven Mealamu's calf injury, and the fact he has been sent home from South Africa.11 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Troops marshalled for road tripThe reinforcements are ready for the Chiefs and, before an arduous schedule over the next two months, their arrival is not a moment too soon.10 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Plenty of question marks left after Crusaders winThey were the only NZ franchise to taste victory this week - a vital first win of 2014 for the Crusaders.09 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Game plan there to be toyed withThere is no spontaneity, the players are not reactive, writes Justin Marshall. The Crusaders have their structures and they look like a team that will do anything they can to stick to them09 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Erratic best describes the Blues' early workConsistency is not yet their forte as they wavered on the Highveld in Pretoria, teasing us they might conjure a late victory before falling 38-22 to the Bulls, writes Wynne Gray.09 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Limp Hurricanes in deep trouble alreadyTheir defence seemed to be all over the place - even organisational maestro Conrad Smith was caught out a time or two, writes Richard Loe.08 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Rugby in capital needs an X-factorOn current form, the Hurricanes could ensure their season is over by round six. Not bad. It equals the efforts of the Highlanders last year, the Blues in 2012 and betters their own work in 2011.08 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby eyes EuropeSuper Rugby could be on its way to Europe as the current proposal for the new tournament now caters for 18 teams - with Spain, France and Italy thought to be possibilities to host one of the new ventures.08 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyFirst take: Dagg wasted on the wingThe Crusaders won't get close to winning the Super title playing as they did against the Stormers.08 Mar 08:39 AM
Super RugbyCrusaders pinch late winThe Crusaders have pinched a late win over the Stormers to earn their first points of the Super Rugby season.08 Mar 08:26 AM
