Tries aplenty as the Blues get a win over the Reds in Samoa.

Lee Stensness' $20 bonus from his 1993 All Blacks debut against the Lions at Eden Park.

Challenge of leading the unbeaten Crusaders comes at the right time for experienced lock.

Time is short if Nehe Milner-Skudder is to make a late play for the All Blacks

Lions tours no place for split loyalties, most would make an exception for Bryn Gatland.

Great expectations for travelling fans - and the same for NZ supporters.

Nehe Milner-Skudder will make his Hurricanes comeback via the bench against the Force.

Marty Banks has seen off Lima Sopoaga for the Highlanders number 10 jersey

SBW is among half a dozen Blues topliners who will miss the Super Rugby clash.

Blues second-five showed in Chiefs draw that he is nearing his best after injury woes.

COMMENT: Duffie, Taufua, Goodhue and Laumape among the players who should be on the radar.

Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea are the latest concussion concerns for the All Blacks.

Kris Shannon reviews the best and worst performers from the latest Super Rugby action.

New Zealand rugby fans rejoice - Crusaders-Highlanders in Christchurch could be a classic.

Barrett is still experiencing headaches after a head knock last weekend.

Beauden Barrett was a late scratching from the Hurricanes' 34-20 win over the Bulls

The New Zealand Herald is counting down to the Lions series, looking back at past tours.

Will the Hurricanes keep pace with the leading Kiwi teams when they take on the Bulls?

The Highlanders eased away over the second half to a 44-28 victory.

The draw against the Chiefs will be seen as yet another wasted opportunity for the Blues.

The first ever draw between the Chiefs and the Blues - 16-16 at Eden Park.

Another win for Blues coach Tana Umaga as first-five Black is set to overlook Chiefs.

Pressure off for returning All Black against a Rebels team low on confidence and wins.

Wyatt Crockett has gone 22 matches without playing in a losing match.

Ben Smith will not play for the Highlanders against the British and Irish Lions.

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd is expecting an "angry" Bulls side at Loftus tomorrow morning.

Tim Nanai-Williams and Taleni Seu are the latest to confirm futures with the Chiefs.

Victory at Eden Park essential to avoid a draining playoff journey to South Africa.

The Hurricanes will field yet another loose forward trio for their clash with the Bulls.

The Crusaders hardly need the help but are set to be boosted by the return of Israel Dagg.