Super RugbyRugby: Kaino says Luatua is on the right trackSir John Kirwan says Steven Luatua is going through a "difficult time" in terms of his form, but Jerome Kaino, a loose forward built on similar lines who took time to fulfil his promise, believes the 23-year-old is on the right track.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs keen to bring back excitementThe Chiefs have stripped bare their slumping attack in search of more excitement against the Lions this weekend.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby's new formatSuper Rugby will rebuild itself along the lines of the NFL from 2016, creating a two division-four conference model that will see local derbies decrease and three new sides enter the fray.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Genia determined to play for Cooper's 100th despite sore ankleA sore ankle won't be enough to stop Will Genia sharing in a significant milestone with Queensland Reds teammate Quade Cooper.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Stats back Hurricanes as NZ's bestHurricanes supporters rejoice, for the moment, at least. Not only is your team leading the New Zealand conference in the second half of the season.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Highlanders bringing smiles to the southThis time last season the Highlanders were taking hits from all directions.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues come first for HickeyThe Blues will have the services of Simon Hickey, should they choose, right up to the May 31 clash with the Hurricanes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Highlanders and Blues deliver goodsA couple of New Zealand teams made real statements this weekend - the Blues and the Highlanders - and in completely different ways.27 Apr 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Reds eye casualty ward to break streakThe Queensland Reds are poised to rush Wallabies breakaway Liam Gill back from injury as they attempt to dig their way out of a deepening Super Rugby hole.27 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Concussions real headache for RennieTheir form remains a concern but the number of Chiefs ruled out through concussion represents an additional headache for Dave Rennie.27 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Force wit and grit mixture too strong for BullsThe Western Force were left singing in the rain after producing their trademark grit in a 15-9 win over the Bulls in Saturday night's Super Rugby clash in Perth.27 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Braid's hurt shoulder blow after thriller winBlues captain Luke Braid's injured shoulder is likely to keep him out of the next game against the Reds.27 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyBlues quiz: A starter for 10Benji Marshall has gone, Baden Kerr has missed the entire season on the back of not much last year and Chris Noakes continues to graft around his limitations.26 Apr 08:11 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Hickey learning as he goesSimon Hickey is raw, likely to make a few critical mistakes and run down some dead alleys.26 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyTeams locked in tight contestIn a topsy-turvy weekend that delivered an unexpected win for the Highlanders and a royal thumping for the Chiefs, it was arguably the resting Crusaders who were the biggest winners.26 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyGet Carter, Blues fans sayAuckland rugby fans say superstar Dan Carter would be a crowd-pleaser if he signed for the Blues, but his deep Canterbury roots will be hard to sever.26 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cruden recovery vital to title hopesThe next fortnight for the Chiefs will be about surviving rather than thriving in an increasingly crowded New Zealand conference.26 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Code-hop flop turns an unforgiving spotlight on coachThe sad business of Benji Marshall's failed code-hop has dangerously sharpened the focus on Blues coach John Kirwan, writes Paul Lewis.26 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: McCaw gets ready for comebackRichie McCaw is poised for a return to the Crusaders next week, an addition which will boost the team's increasingly competitive loose forward mix.25 Apr 09:46 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Send Carter to Blues and everyone will be a winnerWhen Daniel Carter finishes his sabbatical towards the tail end of the Super 15, they should steer the All Black towards playing for the Blues.25 Apr 08:20 PM
Super RugbyFirst Take: Highlanders back from depths of 2013The Highlanders are officially a rugby miracle after upsetting the pacesetting Sharks in Durban.25 Apr 07:45 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kaino lights fuse for Blues' revivalOn a day of remembrance it was fitting that Jerome Kaino provided so many evocative glimpses of his former self.25 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Reds target Barrett in must-win Cake Tin matchThe Reds have put Super Rugby's form playmaker Beauden Barrett in the cross-hairs as they aim to end a 16-year curse against the Hurricanes.25 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Whitelock surprise addition in sevensCrusaders utility back Adam Whitelock is the surprise addition to the New Zealand Sevens squad for the World Series tournaments in Glasgow and London next month.25 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: 'We needed that' - JKJohn Kirwan labelled last night's victory over the Waratahs as a critical one for the Blues as a franchise.25 Apr 04:15 PM
