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Rugby: Bateman returns to ignite Canes

Tim Bateman doesn't see himself as the saviour of the Hurricanes' backline.

Rugby: 'Slurring like he was drunk'

It was Piri Weepu's speech problems while with the Blues in South Africa that prompted the scan that revealed he had played three matches after suffering a minor stroke.

Rugby star's stroke scare sounds alert

A person suspected of suffering a stroke should not even drive a car, never mind play a game of rugby, a stroke expert says.

Scotty Stevenson: Bateman returns

Bateman Returns! The headline was simple and it wasn't a typo. The Hurricanes' fans finally have something to cheer about!

Rugby: Fainga'a keen to prove value to Rebels teammates

Melbourne Rebel Colby Fainga'a has a point to prove when he faces his former Brumbies teammates in their Super Rugby clash tonight.

Rugby: Chiefs make wholesale changes to face Bulls

After struggling all season at the lineout, the Chiefs are set for a torrid time when they line up against the Bulls this weekend.

Retired winger just happy to be alive

Buxton Popoali'i is counting his blessings he is still alive.

Rugby: Charles aims to be in charge of heavyweight clash

As he prepares to test himself against the other in-form New Zealand fullback, Charles Piutau says he wishes his consistency could reach that of rival Ben Smith.

Rugby: Stern words for Chiefs' players

Blues want to keep the ball rolling

The Super 15 maze shifts to Eden Park on Saturday as the Blues host the Highlanders for their repeat contest.

Rugby: Folau ruled out of Sharks clash

MRI scan clears Weepu after head scare

Piri Weepu sent a scare through his 106,000 Twitter followers with a post that suggested he was facing some possible bad news about his health.

Rugby: Taylor tries to refocus on footy by calling halt to hobbies

Andre Taylor has put his hobbies on hold this year. The Hurricanes fullback was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing with remote control cars and tinkering with life-sized ones but none of those have taken up his time recently.

Rugby: Luatua leaps into focus as lineout king

The Blues' creaking set-piece is placing a heavy burden on the sturdy shoulders of Steven Luatua.

Cory Jane's pill black-out

All Black wing Cory Jane has no recollection of the night he took sleeping pills and went out with fellow AB Israel Dagg during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Justin Marshall: Poor TMO decision did sloppy side a real favour

The Blues were a hard watch at the weekend, and that wasn't entirely down to referee Francisco Pastrana, although he must take some responsibility.