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All Blacks hardman's stunning recovery from gruesome injury
The gutsy prop will start for the Blues six days after requiring 28 stitches.
The gutsy prop will start for the Blues six days after requiring 28 stitches.
The Blues have never been better placed under Leon MacDonald for a crack at the Crusaders.
The Blues will get no tougher litmus test on their progress than this Easter Friday.
The Hurricanes scored eight tries in an impressive performance against Moana Pasifika.
OPINION: The derided tactic is going to be a key weapon at next year's World Cup.
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier debate the major issues of the rugby weekend.
To ensure season two can deliver, changes need to be made to realise its potential.
With the Blues on fire and Ardie Savea speechless, the round had plenty of talking points.
In his time as Blues coach, there are two performances that stand out to Leon MacDonald.
Ardie Savea wants the referees to raise their game, after a controversial finish.
'It's important to understand some of those things are near unavoidable,' Mauger said.
The Blues can see the bright side of the situation.
OPINION: Red card inflation has been higher than actual inflation.
Karl Tu'inukuafe was in so much pain that he wanted to quit rugby.
The big rugby topics from another intriguing weekend of Super Rugby.
From red cards to daytime action, Super Rugby Pacific had plenty of talking points.
OPINION: The signs from this weekend are certainly promising for two rising stars.
It's been an incredibly challenging start to the side's inaugural Super Rugby campaign.
OPINION: NZ players could be set up for a rude awakening when they play in Australia.
From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.
Leon MacDonald has allayed fears of another serious concussion for Beauden Barrett.
The latest edition of the Rugby Direct podcast with Elliott Smith and Liam Napier.
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers of the past week of sport.
The team showcased their potential in the competition after a challenging start.
Blues beginning to benefit after pinching Wellington flanker from the Hurricanes region.
OPINION: The franchise that inspired confidence, trust and showed empathy prevailed.
The Blues and Chiefs Manawa will be playing to find an inaugural champion.
When the Chiefs moved to third gear, Moana's spirited defence couldn't handle the shift.
The Chiefs have earnt the right to have a target on their back.
Roger Clark outlines how dire the financial situation has become at the franchise.