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Naholo paying price for RWC gamble
Waisake Naholo shouldn't have gone to the World Cup, writes Chris Rattue, and now his career is marooned.
As it happened: Blues team selection
Herald rugby writer Patrick McKendry tackled your questions after Tana Umaga shocked with his Blues selection.
Blues bench Hall and West
The dust has only just settled on the Blues' win over the Highlanders but Tana Umaga is in tinkering mode already.
Naholo hit by another broken leg curse
Highlanders wing re-injured the leg which almost cost him his World Cup dream and for which he sought traditional healing in his native Fiji.
'Thor tramples them Lomu-style'
Aussie media talk up "Tongan Thor" as their next rugby sensation after his debut for the Reds.
Super Rugby week one: The winners and losers
The best and worst from the opening week of Super Rugby.
Rugby: Blues show impressive resolve in opening win
Determination and patience are qualities Blues coach Tana Umaga liked most about his side's opening Super rugby victory.
The Super Rugby week one awards
Rugby is underway, and it's time to jump the gun with the Super Rugby round one awards.
Sunwolves unveil creepy mascot
Japan's Super Rugby franchise might struggle on the field during their debut season, but they are making waves off it after their mascot was unveiled.
Super Rugby: New format a shambles
I'm confused about how the competition works, writes Christian Cullen, and following rugby is part of my job.
Rugby Royalty: Top 10 rich list
Comparing the best-paid players in the game now with those of five years ago shows how much richer the game has become.
Live updates: Kings v Sharks
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Kings and Sharks.
Live updates: Force v Rebels
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Force and Rebels in Perth.
As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs
The Chiefs win in Christchurch after a tough back and forth contest.
Live updates: Waratahs v Reds
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Waratahs and Reds in Sydney.
Chiefs start with compelling victory
In a thumping contest that had a bit of everything, the Chiefs came away with a vital win.
Comment: Pull the pin on the Sunwolves
The kind thing to do would be for Sanzar to raise the white flag on behalf of the Sunwolves and pull the pin after one outing, writes Gregor Paul.
Live updates: Cheetahs v Jaguares
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Cheetahs and Jaguares in Bloemfontein.
Editorial: Super Rugby kicks off - let's enjoy the ride
Last night, the 2016 rugby season kicked off, just two days after test cricket's summer ended.
Blues set near-perfect benchmark
Everyone would have settled for a decent performance from the Blues on opening night - but they gave more than anyone expected, writes Gregor Paul.
As it happened: Blues v Highlanders
Live updates of the Blues taking on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby opener for 2016.
Live updates: Hurricanes v Brumbies
Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and Brumbies in Canberra.