Nathan Brown says Reece Walsh would have been on the bench if he'd had his own way.

He says he can help save the derailing of the most anticipated fight in Australia.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is stuck in the middle of the Silver Lake saga.

Opinion: Deal could be forced through, but if it alienates players what has been achieved?

There is a small but uncomfortable element of doubt about what 2022 looks like.

Opinion: Razor's future will be announced next week and there's a lot to consider.

All Blacks legend wants New Zealanders to own a slice of their national team.

Tuivasa-Sheck says the lightbulb moment came in Reece Walsh's second week at the club.

Opinion: NZR need public relations wins right now and they also need free spirits.

Tuivasa-Sheck has been heavily involved and says the squad are united in their view.

OPINION: Brown is performing a much-needed balancing act with the Warriors' young star.

The prop provides momentum and go-forward that can't be replicated by any other player.

Opinion: Who is best placed to sell the All Blacks to the rest of the world?

The 26-year-old winger is well placed to speak out, as he takes more contact than most.

The Blues' buoyant spirit was a world away from the dark clouds of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Adopted from a Russian orphanage, this 'Westie for life' has one goal: boxing immortality.

OPINION: Rugby bosses must convince NZ they care more about the game than Richie McCaw.

Opinion: There's nothing wrong with patriotic celebrations. But not this week, Tomer.

It took the Blues some time to break down the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday night.

COMMENT: Seven talking points from the first round of Super Rugby

COMMENT: Sadly, the Australian teams were as bad as ever despite a few close score lines.

'We didn't want to show any mercy and give them a chance.'

For Conrad Smith, the spilling of bad blood has been strangely reassuring.

"He's definitely playing footy a lot better than he plays chess," says former teammate.

Opinion: Has company done in two weeks what rugby boss claimed for months was impossible?

After a year off, the gravel roads of Northland will again welcome the roar of cars.

Exclusive: After months of silence, ABs great has his say as Silver Lake fight gets messy.

Opinion: If the TAB is right, it's going to be a long, brutal six weeks for Aussie teams.

Zarn Sullivan made his Blues debut two weeks ago. Get used to hearing his name.

Australasian rivalries reignite this weekend when Super Rugby Transtasman kicks off.