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Drought over! Blues beat Crusaders to end 18 years of pain

The Blues broke their glass ceiling to make the most emphatic statement yet.

'Big trouble': All Blacks star sent off after moment of madness

All Blacks flanker Scott Barrett has become the latest player sent off for dangerous play.

No apology: Hurricanes coach reveals ref discussion after controversial calls

The Hurricanes didn't hold back on their concerns with officiating last week.

Son of All Blacks legend set to make Super Rugby debut

The 21-year-old will make his debut in the same position his father played.

Former Te Awamutu Sports player Sam Griffin

Rugby gave a lot on and off field to 1-cap Waikato representative Sam Griffin.

The art of the maul: Former All Blacks weigh in on rugby's newest problem

Phil Gifford talks to four All Black forwards about the intricacies of the rolling maul.

Super Rugby roundtable: Your most controversial opinion?

NZME's rugby writers tackle the big Super Rugby questions.

Gregor Paul: Why NZ Rugby needs unions back onside in Silver Lake saga

It's hard not to wonder whether the plan to flood rugby with US cash is going to collapse.

Carlos curse? The daunting drought Blues must overcome against Crusaders

It's been a very long time since the Blues last won a rugby game in Christchurch.

Moana Pasifika blown away by clinical Hurricanes

The Hurricanes scored eight tries in an impressive performance against Moana Pasifika.

'Where I'm connected to': Former All Black keen to join Wallabies

Brad Thorn has put his hand up as the man to succeed Dave Rennie at the Wallabies.

Gregor Paul: Why Kiwi rugby fans must learn to love 'boring' rolling mauls

OPINION: The derided tactic is going to be a key weapon at next year's World Cup.

Rugby Direct podcast: The two controversial calls that cost the Hurricanes

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier debate the major issues of the rugby weekend.

'A bump in the road': All Blacks star set for six months on sidelines

Anton Lienert-Brown is set for a six month stint on the sidelines.

The key takeaways from damning review into Black Ferns culture

NZ Rugby has apologised for failing to properly support the elite women's game.

Alice Soper: My wishlist for next year's Super Rugby Aupiki

To ensure season two can deliver, changes need to be made to realise its potential.

NZR reveals findings from Black Ferns review

The review's key themes and recommendations have been accepted by NZR.

Phil Gifford: Five talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

With the Blues on fire and Ardie Savea speechless, the round had plenty of talking points.