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Super Rugby team lists: Chiefs lose another to season-ending injury
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Phil Gifford: Have the Highlanders found the new Ma'a Nonu?
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Rampant Chiefs race away from Crusaders
The Chiefs rode another dominant second half to their second straight Super Rugby win.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
‘The signing of the year’: Reinvention of James O’Connor
James O'Connor has much to offer the Crusaders - both on the field and off it.
Phil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are back
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Fantasy Super Rugby: I should have trusted Damian McKenzie
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'He's like another coach': Young Crusaders star hails O'Connor's impact
The Wallaby described Taha Kemara as the most naturally gifted No 10 he has played with.
'Tend not to watch a lot': Fantasy pulled Dan Carter back into the game he loves
Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy has its best endorsement yet.
Super Rugby team lists: Big names return to starting lineups
Several stars of the game return to starting roles this weekend.
Phil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?
OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.
‘No appetite’: NZ Rugby won't budge on All Blacks eligibility after failed Mo’unga swoop
Players must be contracted to the national union to wear the black jersey.
Crusaders stars shine to shut down Canes
An influential All Black contingent lifted the Crusaders to a stirring season-opening win.
Crusaders come from behind to edge Hurricanes
All the action from the opening game to the 2025 season.
The surprising injury count ahead of round one of the Super Rugby season
'The great thing about injuries is that it opens the door for somebody else.'
Phil Gifford: The big selection questions ahead of opening weekend
OPINION: Injuries were a concern for many teams last year.
Ranked: New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.
Fantasy Super Rugby: Who to pick and who to avoid in week one
OPINION: The opening round of the campaign has been a bit tougher than expected.
Super Rugby Pacific 2025: 13 injured Crusaders for round one
The first Super Rugby Pacific team lists for 2025 are upon us.
Former All Blacks coach among bookies' favourites for next Wales coach
Kiwis are being lined up to coach Wales again after Gatland's demise.
‘Look up and play’: New freedom for Crusaders could win fans – and games
New attack coach keen to unleash his strike weapons as season opener nears.
Phil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest story
OPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.
Crusaders v Blues: How a tiny country town embraced rugby’s biggest stars
A capacity crowd watched the hometown Crusaders go down to the Blues in Kirwee.
Luke Combs performs a shoey with rugby stars at Eden Park concert
NZ rugby stars joined the US country music legend on stage for an unconventional drink.
From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
Former Crusaders 10 named in Scotland squad
Fergus Burke has been named in the Scotland squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
‘They let off a big roar!’ Crusaders confirm new captain
David Havili will captain the Crusaders in 2025, replacing Scott Barrett.
Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.
Revealed: Crusaders to announce new captain
Scott Barrett's replacement will be announced on Wednesday.
‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka house
Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.