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Unearthing talent is becoming dirty

Gregor Paul writes: It's not just politics that is dirty. Rugby recruitment is heading that way, too.

Rugby: Glenn Moore named Blues assistant

Scotty Stevenson: Big Bad Brad misses fairytale ending

Dream Team winner off to South Africa

A lighting consultant from Hamilton has won the Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby game, claiming a $24,000 prize to South Africa.

Full time for Thorn's NZ rugby career

The Highlanders have announced that 39-year-old Brad Thorn won't be back at the franchise in 2015 and is heading overseas.

Blow to Blues star's court bid

Blues rugby star Tevita Li's bid to avoid a conviction after being caught drink driving has hit a stumbling block.

ABs issue warning for Aussies

The All Blacks dropped gentle reminders yesterday that test football is all crunch and grind and an entirely different business from Super Rugby.

Hosea Gear signs with Chiefs

Former All Black and Super Rugby centurion Hosea Gear has signed with the Chiefs for the next Super Rugby season.

Richard Loe: Crusade likely in ABs' mindset

There might be a few players from the Crusaders who will have extra motivation in the All Blacks' camp this week.

What now for the Crusaders?

One of Todd Blackadder's first acts on his return to Christchurch after the heartbreak of the final defeat will be to ensure his side have the best players possible for next year.

Rugby: Waratahs ironman gains sweet victory

An ecstatic Adam Ashley-Cooper dubbed it "100 per cent the greatest moment in my rugby career" .

Rugby: Late Sydney loss fuel for All Black fire

Evidently the Waratahs didn't hand any advantage to the Crusaders by shifting the final to Olympic Park.

Rugby: Crusaders get warm welcome home despite last-gasp loss in final

The Crusaders have been given a heroes' welcome following a heartbreaking last-minute loss in the Super Rugby final in Sydney.

Rugby: Mehrtens had a foot in Tahs' win

The irony of Crusaders legend Andrew Mehrtens playing a significant role in the downfall of his old team was not lost on Waratahs coach Michael Cheika.

Justin Marshall: Round-robin defeats haunt Crusaders

Analysis of the Crusaders' 2014 Super Rugby campaign will no doubt focus on the final five minutes at Homebush on Saturday night.

Rugby: I should have known better, McCaw

There will be global indifference felt towards the Waratahs' maiden title but massive satisfaction that Richie McCaw was cast as the villain in an epic final.

Wynne Gray: Foley takes home side to the summit

The Crusaders began slowly, rose to a strong sequence deep in the Super 15 tournament, but could not close the deal.

Chris Rattue: McCaw shows once again why he is revered

Take another bow, Richie McCaw. Well, that's my position. There are others who may be hurling brickbats his way.