Super RugbyCrusaders crush RedsThe Crusaders produced a scintillating display of footy tonight to thrash the Reds 38-9 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.20 Jul 09:26 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v RedsJoin us here for our live blog of the Crusaders taking on the Reds in the Super Rugby playoffs in Christchurch.20 Jul 06:38 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Payback time the spur for CrusadersFor the Crusaders, the pressure of the finals series was embraced shortly after the final whistle of the Hurricanes victory in Christchurch a week ago.19 Jul 05:30 PM
NRLRugby: Kirwan, Dalton to meet Marshall in SydneyBlues coach Sir John Kirwan and ceo Andy Dalton are flying to Sydney this weekend to talk to Benji Marshall about coming to the franchise.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Piutau's right fit at centre for the BluesAll the buzz is about Benji Marshall but a greater mission for the Blues will be finding a centre to replace Rene Ranger.19 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Battling Blues head in right directionA layer of talent arrived who were new to Super 15 or had just dipped their toes into the tournament last year.19 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Freedom and respect - the Jake White way to coachWhen it comes to rugby coaching, Jake White wants to operate in a manner similar to the style and methods Rod Macqueen brought to the Brumbies when he worked with them around the birth of Super rugby.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionThe Stats Don't Lie: Reds seek rare NZ sweepThe Reds eye a chance at history tomorrow night, with a win against the Crusaders giving them victories over all five New Zealand teams this season.19 Jul 01:47 AM
OpinionAsk Kamo: Punt on Benji a pretty big gamble for BluesI'm happy to be proven wrong on this one, but I can't see any value in Benji Marshall going to the Blues, writes Ian Jones.18 Jul 09:30 PM
Super RugbyFantasy rugby: Dan's the man as his rival slipsThis seems like a straightforward pick. Carter (243 points) has been in great form the past four rounds scoring an impressive 116 Fantasy points over that time, including 31 against the Hurricanes last week.18 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Genia poses big threat to CrusadersQuade Cooper and Will Genia, the Reds' dynamic duo, will come in for special attention from the Crusaders tomorrow, but the initial focus from the home side will be on putting their pack on the back foot.18 Jul 05:30 PM
Super Rugby15 things we learned about Super 15Gregor Paul lists 15 things we have learned from this year's Super Rugby competition.17 Jul 10:26 PM
Super RugbyRugby: System quirk makes playoffs challengingA Super 15 scheduling quirk means the tournament quarter-finalists have scant knowledge of their rivals.17 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Barrett's game perfect match for Blues' attackGive me Beauden Barrett any day. Barrett in Blue, bring it on, writes Wynne Gray. Hopefully the Blues have sent brother Kane down south while he is on his ridiculous tap-dancing sabbatical.16 Jul 05:30 PM
LeagueLeague: Marshall has high price tagThe Blues will have to self-fund their deal to bring Benji Marshall to Auckland as the New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed it is unlikely to provide much.16 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Crusaders' strength also in attackWhat, Todd Blackadder was asked the other day, should the Reds fear most about the Crusaders on Saturday?16 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyWhy Blues shouldn't sign BenjiWith speculation Tigers playmaker Benji Marshall is set to jump codes, we look at why the Blues wouldn't be wise to sign him.15 Jul 11:25 PM
LeagueBenji's decision boosts talk of Blues roleThe chances of Benji Marshall switching to rugby and playing for the Blues took a step closer last night.15 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Who's hot (+not)Patrick McKendry names the top back, standout forward and the four in-form teams from the weekend's Super 15 action.14 Jul 11:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: McKenzie looks to unlock CrusadersHe has won Australian rugby's top job and Ewen "Link" McKenzie's next task will be to end the season for the Crusaders.14 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Sonny Bill drops in for Chiefs' victory celebrationSonny Bill Williams was ushered into the Chiefs' Eden Park changing room on Saturday night to celebrate their victory over the Blues.14 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Unconvincing Chiefs need to sharpen upThere was an edge to training at the Chiefs' Ruakura headquarters this week, according to coach Dave Rennie, but it didn't quite translate to Eden Park last night.13 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Mediation could pave way for Nonu to rejoin CanesThere is a commonsense solution to the problem that is Ma'a Nonu - mediation between him and Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett to pave the way for a return to the capital.13 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues suffer valiant lossA year from now and who will recall that the Blues, reduced to 14 men for most of the game and 13 for a period, played so gamely and effectively against such monumental odds?13 Jul 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: The Blues in black and whiteGregor Paul looks at what coach John Kirwan has done well and not so well in his first year in charge13 Jul 05:30 PM
