Live updates of the Super Rugby opening round clash between the Waratahs and the Force.

The Australian Rugby Union is starting to be a danger to itself with its determination to save the Western Force says Gregor Paul.

They've poured blood, sweat, and tears on the field, and now Western Force players are opening up their wallets in a bid to save the

It's time for Australia to admit defeat with the Western Force, writes Gregor Paul.

A host of Western Force players face a nervous wait after the ARU integrity unit was called to investigate the team's ill-disciplined tour of South Africa.

The Highlanders have held off an early onslaught and a rash of injuries to overcome a fierce Force side in Dunedin tonight.

The Hurricanes are running away with their clash against the Force.

Milestone man Pek Cowan hopes the Western Force will break their eight-match losing streak when they play the Chiefs in Hamilton.

This has been some road trip for the Hurricanes. Chris Boyd's side has made it three from three with a 42-13 victory over the Western Force in Perth.

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion & analysis after the Blues surprised many with a convincing win away from home against the Force in Perth, but can they back it up with another victory this weekend in Christchurch against the Crusaders.

New Zealand's Super rugby conference is primed for a high-octane start next year with a clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.

The Crusaders were due to fly out of Perth two hours after their defeat to the Western Force - and they played like they had a plane to catch.

It is a very ordinary card of games this weekend, possibly the single worst of the tournament, so this game of mild interest is elevated beyond its station.

Cult hero Radike Samo lit up Suncorp Stadium with another super solo try before radar-boot Mike Harris ensured the Queensland Reds survived a second-half scare

The Brumbies' new Super Rugby era under Jake White began as planned with a hard-fought 19-17 victory over the Western Force in their season-opener on Friday night.

Rejected by the Hurricanes, All Black midfielder Ma'a Nonu has signed with the Blues for the next two year.