Since Dan Carter made the No 10 jersey his own at the end of 2004, the search for an heir apparent has been largely fruitless.

Looking for a World Cup omen? Here's one - the All Blacks' top starting side might be older...

I've never encountered so many Aucklanders upset at Canterbury losing a rugby game, writes Chris Rattue.

Peter de Villiers didn't look like a happy man in the stands as the Crusaders pummelled the Stormers. But he might have had a little smile, because the Super 15 semifinal...

The Crusaders will win the Super 15 title and for the best possible reason.

A message to those nasty aliens - take us to your leader immediately so we can demand the return of the real Dan Carter.

The Chiefs' season ended with a typically hollow thud in Hamilton, writes Chris Rattue.

Rugby could rival NBA's global turn-on, pumping our own 'state of origin' on a big sports network, writes Dylan Cleaver.

The formidable Owen Franks is a bright light in an impending All Black gloom, writes Chris Rattue.

Eight hopefuls, six playoff spots. Wynne Gray predicts how the rest of the Super 15 regular season will play out.

Suncorp Stadium is a world class facility. Eden Park is still and always will be a pig of a stadium writes Chris Rattue.

Read all about it - Richie McCaw will stay in New Zealand on a long-term deal.

Dan Carter made the unwatchable almost watchable in Napier. Almost, but not quite.