OpinionScotty Stevenson: Intriguing stats from the bunkerI have spent the past week with my head buried in spreadsheets. This is horrifying to me for a number of reasons, two of which being I have wasted my entire adult life making bad jokes about my brother being an accountant...03 Apr 08:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues find rhythm with Kaino and NonuSomething is happening at the Blues and Jerome Kaino and Ma'a Nonu are at the forefront of the revolution.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Voices of experience give Canes valuable guidanceThe Hurricanes won't lack for clear communication this weekend. As Mark Hammett's side welcome back Victor Vito and Cory Jane from their injuries, the international pair bring with them a dose of leadership.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs look to play with more controlThe comeback against the Bulls was created by long-range raids but the Chiefs would be content with scoring in less spectacular style.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyFantasy Rugby: Great chances from Highlanders at homeThe Highlanders return to the cosy confines of Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight to give us some great opportunities in round eight of Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Another week, another injury for not-so-robust RedsThe Reds have suffered another blow to their injury-riddled outside back division with Lachie Turner forced out of their Super Rugby derby against the Force.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Brumbies' resurgent scrum threatens fresh Blues' woesThe Blues are about to face an Australian side for the first time this season and the Brumbies' resurgent scrum, which has reaped two penalty tries in as many weeks, could pose a new set of problems.02 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cheetahs expected to aim for Chiefs' Achilles heelChiefs forwards coach Tom Coventry knows opposition sides will target his team's lineout - it's exactly what he would do.02 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: NZ teams using 'niggly' tacticsThese last few weeks have seen an increasing number of players indulge in unnecessary, cheap stuff that is designed to infuriate opponents, writes Gregor Paul.02 Apr 01:34 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Australia pushed for two conferences linked to AsiaWith no sign of any public announcement about the future of Super rugby, Australia has revealed they pushed for a two conference model linked to Asia.01 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Ireland give Blues coach pairing a tryFormer Blues coaches Joe Schmidt and David Nucifora are about to pool their rugby knowledge once more but this time their roles will be reversed.01 Apr 03:15 PM
NRLNRL: Gallen hopes Fifita will stay with SharksPaul Gallen hopes Andrew Fifita will stay with Cronulla but the Sharks skipper says he isn't going to pressure the representative star to do so.01 Apr 03:15 PM
Super RugbyBlues' revival under threatThe Blues' progress of the past fortnight is in danger of being derailed by injuries as they prepare to face the Brumbies in Canberra high on confidence but low on personnel.01 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Defence adds up at last for the BluesThose with an interest in Blues rugby and mathematics would have been heartened by the sequence which unfolded at Eden Park.31 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs defy stats odds to stay topThe defending Super Rugby champion Chiefs are defying injuries, set-piece woes, savvy opponents and statistics to remain in pole position in the New Zealand conference.31 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Canes' belief reaps rewardAs the Hurricanes struggled through an indifferent start to their Super Rugby campaign one thing never wavered.31 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Benji trial a costly error in Blues planThe Blues might as well cut their losses on the Benji Marshall experiment before his alleged rugby union education causes a calamity, writes Chris Rattue.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Injured Romano misses out on South AfricaLuke Romano's calf injury has forced him to miss the Crusaders' trip to South Africa.30 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Battle of coaches after Sharks winSharks coach Jake White couldn't resist taking pot shots at Waratahs counterpart Michael Cheika after his Super Rugby leaders niggled their way to a spiteful 32-10 victory.30 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyBlues' prospects looking way upIt is the collective effort of the Blues in keeping the Highlanders try-less in their 30-12 victory at Eden Park which suggests John Kirwan's team are beginning to gain traction.30 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Reds get redress for Sth Africa tourThere's no place like home for the Queensland Reds, who highlighted their love of Suncorp Stadium with a pressure-relieving 22-17 victory over the Stormers.30 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Folau won't rush return after injury to throatIsrael Folau admits he's still only a 50-50 prospect of returning for the Waratahs next weekend despite flying out for South Africa on Saturday.30 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Welcome back Mr Fixit NonuBlues' supporters questioning the wisdom of getting Ma'a Nonu back this season should have had their minds put at ease by the performance of the All Blacks midfielder at Eden Park last night.29 Mar 03:15 PM
All BlacksRugby: Slow-starting ABs may request Super swapsIt wouldn't be a surprise if there are some high profile Super Rugby transfers at the end of this year - big-name All Blacks deciding they need to switch franchise having lost faith in their coaching regimes.29 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: New competition for players likelyThe immediate threat to New Zealand of Australia announcing plans to launch a nine-team provincial championship in August this year won’t be obvious.29 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Wooden Reds see off Stormers threatThis match probably confirmed that the Stormers won't be Super Rugby champions this year and won't make the play-offs, based on this form.29 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyBlues impress in big winThe Blues looked a lot less like the Blues tonight and yet they also looked a lot more like potential playoff contenders.29 Mar 08:22 AM
