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Brad Weber's secret to success ahead of semifinal, All Blacks squad naming

Brad Weber has found solace in a singular focus.

Super Rugby semifinal live: Crusaders crush Blues

All the Super Rugby semifinal action between the Crusaders and the Blues.

Super Rugby power rankings: The best players in NZ right now

New Zealand's most in-form players this Super Rugby Pacific season.

Gregor Paul: Rugby today is better than ever - but there’s one big problem

OPINION: It seems like everyone is queuing up these days to put the boot into rugby.

Rugby's 'crossroads': Hansen fears for future of game if changes not made

World Cup-winning coach says the NRL is a better product to watch at the moment.

Super Rugby roundtable: The players with most to prove to All Blacks selectors

NZME's rugby writers answer all the big questions ahead of Super Rugby’s semifinals.

Club rugby: Kaierau eye home semifinal in Ruapehu trip

It's the penultimate round of Tasman Tanning Premier club rugby.

Club rugby: Hunterville semifinal hopes on the line

Nine championship wins in 14 years set the bar high for the current young side.

Black Fern brings World Cup to Taihape

An estimated $32,000 was raised from the auction.

First XV wrap: The quirks of the biggest game in Auckland schoolboy rugby

The historical rivalry neatly captures the contradictions of Auckland's 1A competition.

Giving back: Marc Ellis a new owner of Highlanders

Ellis is excited to be reconnecting with rugby in the South.

NZR invests in new shorts for referees due to menstrual concerns

NZR is swapping out white shorts for both male and female referees.

Gregor Paul: Backing the wrong horse? NZ Rugby's big billion-dollar risk

NZR is in a race to bag what could be a billion-dollar broadcast contract.

13 reasons why the Crusaders will beat the Blues

History is certainly against the side from Auckland.

What happens if a Super Rugby semifinal ends in draw?

After extra time, and then sudden death extra time, the real fun begins.

Rob Rush relishing the opportunity at the Blues

The son of Eric Rush sees first-hand the speed and skills required in Super Rugby.

How a visit to the 'death zone' will sharpen the Chiefs

The Chiefs were made to come from behind to set up a semifinal clash with the Brumbies.

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby hinting it could be great again

Opinion: The coming years may see the competition evolve into something more compelling.