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Rugby: All eyes on Highlanders Canes clash
The Hurricanes and Highlanders couldn't have experienced a more contrasting build-up ahead of their Friday night showdown in the capital.
Weary Highlanders survive frantic finish
They did their best to throw away the win but the Highlanders hung on to set up an intriguing battle with the Hurricanes on Friday night.
Rugby: Highlanders barely hang on
They did their best to throw away the win but the Highlanders barely hung on to set up an intriguing battle with the Hurricanes on Friday night.
Wynne Gray: Highlanders bringing smiles to the south
This time last season the Highlanders were taking hits from all directions.
Justin Marshall: Highlanders and Blues deliver goods
A couple of New Zealand teams made real statements this weekend - the Blues and the Highlanders - and in completely different ways.
Highlanders ease past Bulls
Last year's easy beats are anything but this season, as tonight's convincing victory over the Bulls under the Dunedin roof so clearly showed.
First Take: Fekitoa shows star potential
Malakai Fekitoa stayed firmly on the All Blacks' radar, providing the key attacking moments in the Highlanders win over the Bulls.
Rugby: Highlander faces hearing
Highlanders winger Kurt Baker has been cited for a lifting tackle during his side's 33-30 win over the Rebels in Dunedin on Friday night.
Big weekend for Blues, Chiefs
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the importance of the upcoming away games for the Blues and Chiefs.
Rugby: Blues 'Our best performance'
Auckland Blues head coach John Kirwan said, this was his teams best performance, 'we've been asking the boys to play for 80 minutes and I think they done that tonight'. A strong defensive start set a good platform which helped keep the Highlanders scoreless, winning 32-12 at Eden Park.
Rugby Herald: 'Efficient performance by the Blues'
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Nigel Yalden from Radio Sport to give their expert opinion and analysis after the Blues impressive win over the Highlanders 30-12 at Eden Park.
Blues impress in big win
The Blues looked a lot less like the Blues tonight and yet they also looked a lot more like potential playoff contenders.
As it happened: Blues v Highlanders
Watch a replay of our live blog fom the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Highlanders from Eden Park in Auckland.
Retired winger just happy to be alive
Buxton Popoali'i is counting his blessings he is still alive.
Rugby: Charles aims to be in charge of heavyweight clash
As he prepares to test himself against the other in-form New Zealand fullback, Charles Piutau says he wishes his consistency could reach that of rival Ben Smith.
Rugby: Slick Smith in-form fullback by a mile
Frame the market now for the All Black fullback and Ben Smith would be out in front.
Rugby: Highlanders hold out Hurricanes
The Highlanders held on to beat the Hurricanes 35-31 in last night's Super Rugby match in Dunedin.
As it happened: Highlanders v Hurricanes
Watch a replay of tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby showdown between the Highlanders and the Hurricanes from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Rugby: Blues, Benji and Nonu
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the upcoming Blues games, Benji Marshall and Ma'a Nonu.
Rugby: Joseph hints at changes after deflating defeat
There is going to be plenty of self-examination in the Highlanders camp this week.