Super Rugby starts on Thursday with the Blues v Rebels in Melbourne. Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry answer six questions about the competition.

Former Blues coach Pat Lam has hit out at Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach branded him an "ex-New Zealander".

Australia's lack of first-five depth means two Kiwi 10s could be starting for Australian sides in Super Rugby.

The Crusaders welcome back a host of All Blacks for their final Super Rugby pre-season match against the Hurricanes.

Brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett will take the field together for the first time for the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Steven Luatua has no regrets about signing with Bristol, saying securing his family's financial future was paramount.

The Highlanders have rolled out their stable of All Blacks for the Super Rugby trial against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

43 year-old Andrew Walker is ready to return to Super Rugby with the Brumbies if required.

Quade Cooper starred on his Queensland return as the Reds thrashed Melbourne 32-13 in a Super Rugby trial match.

The big guns are back for the Hurricanes and TJ Perenara, for one, is champing at the bit, less than three months since his last match in late November.

Steven Luatua's decision to quit New Zealand rugby for Bristol is a big blow for the Blues, writes Chris Rattue.

Mental and physical resilience on show in engaging kick off to new tournament.

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd expects to be without Vaea Fifita for the first month of their Super Rugby title defence.

Chiefs halfback Brad Weber will be out of action for at least six months after fracturing his femur in the final of the Brisbane Tens yesterday.

Queenland Reds player Taniela Tupou has been suspended for two weeks following a headbutt on Chiefs captain Liam Messam.

The Hurricanes completed an unlikely come-from-behind victory on a sweltering day at the inaugural Brisbane Global 10s.

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Patrick Tuipulotu received cheers and applause from his teammates when he entered the Blues' headquarters this morning.

The head of Drug Free Sport New Zealand says there is no question about All Black Patrick Tuipulotu's integrity.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it's "wonderful news" to hear Patrick Tuipulotu has been cleared of his doping charge. The lock

The doping charge against Patrick Tuipulotu has been dropped after his B-Sample tested negative for banned substances.

Injured All Blacks hooker James Parsons hopes to begin his Super Rugby season a month into the Blues campaign.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has no doubt about the importance of fullback Ben Smith's decision to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby.

The Hurricanes appear not to be taking this weekend's Brisbane 10s all that seriously. While that may not be music to the ears of

Former Wallaby Scott Higginbotham has been charged with assaulting a police officer and illegally entering a police establishment

All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has marked another milestone in his comeback from a serious shoulder injury.

Jordie Barrett will be eased into his first Super Rugby pre-season playing duties tomorrow. That will mean coming off the bench to

Tana Umaga will meet the All Blacks coaches tomorrow to discuss the early-season plan for his top players.

Who needs dancing girls when you have Super Rugby grinch Martin Devlin starring in the latest Super Boom Boom ad?

Dave Rennie is happy to be talking on-field rugby issues again after two separate sagas since the Chiefs last kicked a ball in anger. The