Rugby: This series won't be won by the better arm wrestlers
Lions have to be careful they don't focus too much on trying to smash the AB's up front.
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Heavy artillery coming back to boost Chiefs
The Chiefs' first seven games of the Super Rugby season have promised plenty.
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Gatland's squad would be unwise to think they'll soften AB's up front.
As it happened: Hurricanes v Brumbies
The Hurricanes have burst away in the second half against the Brumbies.
Crusaders expecting a scrap from Stormers
Leading South African side will look to rattle Crusaders says hooker Codie Taylor.
Is this really Eddie Jones?
Blues first-five Piers Francis has been named in the England squad to face Argentina.
Chiefs make four changes for Force clash
The Chiefs have mixed things up slightly after two unconvincing displays in South Africa.
Crusaders All Blacks have Lions on mind
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson could name 11 All Blacks in team to play Lions in June.
Shields takes Canes' captaincy
Loose forward Brad Shields will lead the Hurricanes for the first time
All Blacks return for Highlanders
All Blacks' Waisake Naholo and Liam Squire return to the Highlanders on starting lineup.
How the Brumbies plan to stop the 'Canes
The Brumbies are focusing on a smarter defensive performance against the Hurricanes
Luatua's England move chronic waste
Comment: Steven Luatua's decision to join Bristol looks now like a terrible career move.
Could Bryn Gatland play Lions twice?
The No10 played well for Blues against the Canes but might miss out on double.
SBW not helping Blues culture - Mexted
Ex-All Black Murray Mexted points at the SBW sponsor snub as indicative of Blues culture.
Mexted blasts refs for Barrett cards
Former All Black Murray Mexted has criticised the performances of Super Rugby referees.
Powerbrokers fight for Force survival
Heavyweight rugby identities and businessmen are plotting to save Western Force.
Barrett looks likely to miss U-20 tour
Jordie Barrett looks set to stay with the Hurricanes for the short term..
Trimming Super Rugby will lift comp
EDITORIAL: The reduction of three teams should release good players for remaining teams.
Blues out of character - Marshall
COMMENT: The Blues fall short where it counts, writes Justin Marshall.
'We need to start a hell of a lot better'
The Chiefs can look back with wry amusement at the holes they keep digging themselves.
Gatland may be answer at No 10
Bryn Gatland looks set to have an extended run at No 10 for the Blues, says Gregor Paul.
SBW: I can live with the criticism
Sonny Bill Williams has defended his decision to remove the BNZ and Investec logos.
Rattue: Barrett the best I've seen
Beauden Barrett is the best rugby back I've seen ... bar one, writes Chris Rattue.
Beauden Barrett: Better than Carter?
The British Lions may be staggered to face a first-five better than Daniel Carter.
Chiefs slug Cheetahs, then praise them
Chiefs - fight for survival is galvanising admirable South Africans.
'Massive' brawl at Eden Park
A 'massive' brawl broke out in the stands at Eden Park last night.
Stunning Chiefs pull off great escape
Winger Toni Pulu scored two tries as the Waikato Chiefs came back from 24-0 down.
Barrett magic leads Canes past Blues
Of all the defeats the Blues have and will suffer this year, this one will hurt the most.
Reds edge Kings in high-scoring encounter
George Smith capped his 150th appearance with a try in the Reds' victory over the Kings.
As it happened: Hurricanes battle past Blues
The Hurricanes earned a narrow victory over the Blues, having gone ahead late in the game.