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Live Super Rugby: Chiefs v Blues
Follow all the Super Rugby Aotearoa action with the Chiefs hosting the Blues.
Kiwi Rugby World Cup winner charged with drink-driving
A star of the Black Ferns World Cup-winning team has been charged with drink-driving.
Dan Carter hints at timeline for Blues debut
Dan Carter admits he has 'a bit of catching up to do' before making his Blues debut.
Olympics v All Blacks: Blues phenom's potential dilemma
If his form continues, Caleb Clarke may face dilemma next year - Olympics or All Blacks.
Chiefs 'menace' Lachlan Boshier on the art of the breakdown
Chiefs loose forward Lachlan Boshier has built a reputation as a thief at the breakdown.
Razor's admission: The Crusaders' big advantage before first game
Robertson believes his side will have an advantage heading into their first game.
Gregor Paul: The real reason behind Super Rugby's controversial new rules
COMMENT: It's time to decide whether we want rugby to be a contact or a collision sport.
Phil Gifford: Three rugby legends that have no base in reality
Comment: Three common legends in rugby that have no basis in reality.
Southland legend: Former All Black dies
Ack (Alistair) Soper leaves behind a strong legacy both on and off the rugby field.
'Hate that song': Rugby fans could be banned from singing slave anthem
England rugby fans could soon be banned from singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'.
Business of Rugby: Do the All Blacks deserve Government support?
The Government invests directly in the America's Cup. So why not the All Blacks?
The special Blues guest that will make the Chiefs 'uneasy'
Akira Ioane's return for the Blues could have a big impact against the Chiefs.
Akira gets his chance: Two Blues stars out for Chiefs clash
Akira Ioane gets his first start against the Chiefs as the Blues suffer two injury blows.
Shock study: Playing three rugby matches can damage the brain
Playing rugby can cause subtle brain damage in young people after just three matches.
Wallabies war of words: Cheika hits back after 'scam' criticism
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika hit back at his former colleague's criticism.
NZR's leap of faith: The real value of women's rugby revealed
Part VI: New Zealand could some day have as many female rugby players as it does male.
Sunday setback: Eden Park's Super Rugby money problem
Eden Park will have to pay tens of thousands to continue hosting afternoon rugby.
'You might not play rugby again': Highlanders hero's remarkable journey
It's been 13 months since Bryn Gatland was told there was a chance he'd never play again.
Why all the penalties? Understanding Super Rugby's new rules
Referees a major talking point after heavy penalty count in opening Super Rugby round.
Revealed: The massive number of Kiwis who watched Super Rugby Aotearoa
The return of sport has captured the country's attention according to Sky viewing figures.
The drop goal frenzy sweeping the nation: Will it change the future of NZ rugby?
Perhaps the opening match of the 2020 Super Rugby season was a sign of things to come.
The first post-Covid streaker in world sport: What happens when you get caught
The Super Rugby fan who streaked at Forsyth Barr Stadium says it was "the best feeling".
'Scam' - Insight into the Wallabies' World Cup failure
Dropped balls, selection divisions, weak players - behind the Wallaby World Cup campaign.
Watch: Video of Fatialofa's club return to goes viral
Worcester have shared a video of Michael Fatialofa on his return to their club.
Million-dollar men: What All Blacks stars really earn
Business of Rugby Part V: A look inside NZ Rugby's biggest expense - player wages.
'Absolutely rapid': The 120kg All Black clocking 9.4 metres per second
England star Joe Marchant revealed just how athletic his Blues teammates are.
Watch: Sky Sport's The Breakdown - Analysing week 1
NZME and Sky TV have joined forces to bring more of the country's best sporting content.
Cost of victory: Blues suffer major blow after brilliant win
Auckland outfit bear brunt of brutal Kiwi derby competition - but it's not all bad news.
All Blacks power rankings: The top performers from Super Rugby
Power rankings for the opening week of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
'The Blues' Dennis Rodman': Why the Blues went pink and blonde
The Blues debuted some questionable hair transformations on Sunday.
Former All Black reveals the Kiwi team 'everyone hates'
Israel Dagg has revealed how much players particularly dislike his former team.
The future of test rugby still up in the air
World Rugby say there will be further talks towards changing the global calendar.
My most intriguing characters: 25 years as a sports journo
Dylan Cleaver: The most intriguing personalities I've followed across 25 years.