After more than 1000 games of Super rugby, the same sides that began the professional rugby series in 1996 will duel at the start of this year's competition.

It took less than four minutes last night for Ali Williams' surgically repaired Achilles tendon to rupture again.

Early indications suggest Blues star Ali Williams has snapped his recently-repaired Achilles tendon.

What had been looming as the highlight of the Wairarapa social calendar turned into a damp squib, quite literally.

Carlos Spencer made an approach to the Blues before signing for the Lions.

Last season was not a great one for NZ teams, leaving five pertinent questions to be answered over the off-season.

The Blues were the biggest movers and shakers of the five New Zealand Super 14 franchises who unveiled their 2010 rugby squads today.

Don't expect dramatic announcements when the five New Zealand Super 14 rugby squads for 2010 are unveiled tomorrow.

In a sign the sports sponsorship recession could be over, the BNZ is set to be unveiled as the brand behind New Zealand's five Super 14 franchises.

The No 10-sized hole at the Blues has finally been filled.

The Hurricanes have been shorn of seven potential choices after the provincial rugby transfers list was released.

The under-performing Blues Super 14 rugby franchise has managed to hang to North Harbour All Blacks Tony Woodcock and Anthony Boric.