A day after the Chiefs made a statement by beating the Hurricanes, the Crusaders have made one of their own.

Ardie Savea's about-turn on his World Series and Olympic sevens commitments appears to have blindsided New Zealand Rugby.

Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Brumbies.

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has raised questions about the controversial finish of his side's narrow defeat at the hands of the Chiefs.

A week after conceding an embarrassing 92 points to the Cheetahs, the Sunwolves have pulled off their first Super Rugby victory.

COMMENT: I am probably like many people in hoping to see more of the same from Israel Dagg when he plays in Canberra tonight.

Top Super Rugby player James Lowe has spoken out about his fight to overcome arthritis as he strives to make the All Blacks this year.

Join us for a live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs.

Another win for the Chiefs and another game to confirm their status as title favourites.

The Highlanders were forced to play the Sharks with 14 men for 68 minutes, after midfielder Jason Emery was sent off for foul play.

The Highlanders played 68 minutes with 14 men as the Sharks hold on for a 15-14 win in Dunedin.

Sharks hold on for a 15-14 win in Dunedin after Lima Sopoaga missed a late drop goal.

Super Rugby is a dud which is failing to properly showcase the brilliant new talent which abounds.

A former Blues rugby player has been remembered as a great athlete and family man at the school where his athletic prowess first began to thrive.

Eight rounds into the competition and it's looking increasingly likely that a New Zealand team will finish it as champions.

No Chiefs and Highlanders made things a little easier for Radio Sport Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden (though not a whole lot) as he picked his NZ Form Team of the Week:

Patrick McKendry reviews the weekend's Super Rugby action including the return of Israel Dagg.

COMMENT: One of the most significant aspects from the weekend of Super Rugby was the set piece and how the best teams in competition do the basics so well.

EXCLUSIVE: Tana Umaga's worst fears have been confirmed - his star centre's season is over due to a ruptured ACL ligament in his left knee.

Chris Rattue casts his eye over the positives and the negatives from the weekend of rugby and league.

The Sunwolves' atrocious 92-17 defeat at the hands of the mediocre Cheetahs is one of the most embarrassing defeats in Super Rugby history.

Former Blues rugby player Kurtis Haiu, who died after a prolonged battle with cancer, always put his family's needs first, says his grieving wife.