The next head coach of the British and Irish Lions, widely expected to be Warren Gatland, will again face the challenge of being without

The Aussies have been brazen about recruiting New Zealand players to fill up their Super Rugby rosters but when the roles are reversed they've raised the squealing volume.

Sydney's Daily Telegraph is calling it one of the most brazen trans-Tasman recruitment ploys in history. The newspaper reports that

Steven Luatua couldn't keep his hands off the ball against the Hurricanes last weekend. He carried it 18 times, the most of any

Four Kiwi Super Rugby teams are eyeing the playoffs. Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry pick out their key players.

Sam Cane still has capacity for a couple of firsts heading into tomorrow's clash with the Reds.

Willis Halaholo gets his starting chance in the Hurricanes' midfield for Saturday night and does not need to be reminded that he will

James Slipper has backed Queensland Reds rookie Taniela Tupou to ambush the Chiefs when he comes off the bench for the first time

The Blues' playoffs hopes are officially over, but their expectations of two more strong performances are not, so - starting with

The Blues' playoffs hopes are officially over, but their expectations of two more high performances are not.

The injury-hit Melbourne Rebels will be sweating on a batch of fitness tests later this week as coach Tony McGahan faces the prospect

Two cracking yet contrasting New Zealand derbies gave Nigel Yalden plenty to ponder in his NZ team of the week.

For the four New Zealand teams in the Super Rugby playoff hunt, the bonus point lolly scramble is about to start.

The cavalry is coming for the Highlanders in the form of All Blacks Elliot Dixon, Malakai Fekitoa, Waisake Naholo, Aaron Smith and

Life moves on, says Liam Messam, and that progression will now be happening rather quickly for the overlooked sevens hopeful.

The Blues' disappointment in losing to the Hurricanes despite a sparkling first-half performance could be deepened by a hand injury

Friday night's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Suva, Fiji, has been praised as an enormous success, with future games already in the mix.

After many years of being ignored, a Super Rugby team from the Pacific Islands is closer to becoming a reality.

It was a predictable result in the end but this was a game that most definitely didn't conform to expectations.

All the action from the clash between the Hurricanes and Blues from Westpac Stadium.

The Chiefs have taken control of the Super Rugby competition with two rounds remaining.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles doesn't think it's fair that New Zealand teams are forced to play each other twice a season.

The Hurricanes have not lain awake at night doing mathematical sums to determine their Super Rugby playoffs chances.

Brad Shields is refreshed, mentally as much as physically, starting with tonight's home clash with the Blues in Wellington.

There has only just been massive change to Super Rugby and yet there's already pressing need for more.

COMMENT: Many of us lament the lack of Pacific Island involvement in Super Rugby.

The long June break is over at last for Blues coach Tana Umaga, who is returning to Wellington and facing his former team for the first time.

All the action from the top of the table clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders from Suva in Fiji.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder might have endured a difficult evening after watching his previously table-topping side lose their place.

This is big time for the island nation with broadcasters sending pictures and words around the globe to showcase their piece of paradise.