The Hurricanes have clung on to a Super 15 rugby playoffs lifeline thanks to a determined 34-28 win over Western Force tonight.

Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers ahead of this week's Super 15 action.

The Highlanders have confirmed they are looking at changing the colour of their playing strip.

Dylan Cleaver breaks down round 15 of the Super 15. Can the Hurricanes move off the bottom of the NZ conference?

Coach also adds Brad Thorn and Owen Franks to starting XV.

Your betting guide to all the rugby action over this week as the bookies give their inside view.

Crusaders front-rowers Wyatt Crockett and Corey Flynn have re-signed with the Crusaders and NZRU.

The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill Williams for Sunday's clash against the Reds.

All Black captain Richie McCaw announced today he has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union for another four years.

Read all about it - Richie McCaw will stay in New Zealand on a long-term deal.

Todd Blackadder believes Sonny Bill Williams should get the same treatment from the NZRU as Dan Carter and Richie McCaw.

Winger Joe Rokocoko will join fellow All Black Neemia Tialata at French Top 14 rugby club Bayonne after the World Cup.

The serious injury to fullback Isaia Toeava is hurting the Blues more than they suspected.

Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the weekend's Super 15 action where missed tackles were on the up.

The Blues head into their bye in reflective mood after successive and contrasting defeats against the Reds and Stormers.

Dan Carter made the unwatchable almost watchable in Napier. Almost, but not quite.