COMMENT: It is wrong to judge, but later this year, Luatua may wonder if he has done the right thing.

The big guns are back for the Hurricanes and TJ Perenara, for one, is champing at the bit, less than three months since his last match in late November.

Steven Luatua's decision to quit New Zealand rugby for Bristol is a big blow for the Blues, writes Chris Rattue.

Mental and physical resilience on show in engaging kick off to new tournament.

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd expects to be without Vaea Fifita for the first month of their Super Rugby title defence.

Chiefs halfback Brad Weber will be out of action for at least six months after fracturing his femur in the final of the Brisbane Tens yesterday.

Queenland Reds player Taniela Tupou has been suspended for two weeks following a headbutt on Chiefs captain Liam Messam.

The Hurricanes completed an unlikely come-from-behind victory on a sweltering day at the inaugural Brisbane Global 10s.

sup110217nadtrio.jpg - this pic is for cyber only Getting into the tour safari spirit are from left, IRC co-founder Tristan Tuckey

The Hurricanes have a plethora of X-factor players as they prepare to enjoy themselves at tomorrow's Brisbane Tens, and Jonah Lowe

The head of Drug Free Sport New Zealand says there is no question about All Black Patrick Tuipulotu's integrity.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it's "wonderful news" to hear Patrick Tuipulotu has been cleared of his doping charge. The lock

The doping charge against Patrick Tuipulotu has been dropped after his B-Sample tested negative for banned substances.

Injured All Blacks hooker James Parsons hopes to begin his Super Rugby season a month into the Blues campaign.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has no doubt about the importance of fullback Ben Smith's decision to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby.

The Hurricanes appear not to be taking this weekend's Brisbane 10s all that seriously. While that may not be music to the ears of

Former Wallaby Scott Higginbotham has been charged with assaulting a police officer and illegally entering a police establishment

All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has marked another milestone in his comeback from a serious shoulder injury.

Who needs dancing girls when you have Super Rugby grinch Martin Devlin starring in the latest Super Boom Boom ad?

Dave Rennie is happy to be talking on-field rugby issues again after two separate sagas since the Chiefs last kicked a ball in anger. The

His star was on the rise in 2016 but long-term concussion symptoms have prevented All Black Charlie Ngatai from taking any training contact.

Apia Park has come a long way from the basic ground where Michael Jones made his test debut - for Manu Samoa - back in 1986. "It's

The Blues have a massive first week of June planned. Locked into a Wednesday June 7 fixture with the touring Lions, before around

The Blues rugby franchise is gearing up for a Super Rugby season without All Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu.

Super Rugby campaign #Superbangbang has been given the red card - with women's advocates hoping its replacement will send a better message.

The Blues are poised to announce they will play an official Super Rugby match in Samoa this year.

Sonny Bill Williams' Blues debut will come about six weeks into the Super Rugby season, the injured cross-code star predicts.

Highlanders five-eighth Hayden Parker will miss the Super Rugby season after suffering a knee injury in pre-season training.

Nehe Milner-Skudder has extended his contract with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) for the next three years. Milner-Skudder's

BMW is reviewing its ambassador deal with Sonny Bill Williams after complaints about his links with controversial Muslim clerics.