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Super Rugby: Our burning questions
Chris Rattue lists the key questions surrounding the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises ahead of the upcoming season.
Rugby: Early form has Blues cautiously optimistic
Another big pre-season win has lifted the Blues' confidence levels as high as they've been for 12 months.
New teams will reinvigorate Super Rugby - Sanzar boss
The addition of three teams has been met with a lukewarm response but Sanzaar says they will re-invigorate the competition.
Rugby: The first Super champions - where are they now?
Twenty years ago the Super Rugby series began in Palmerston North.
Rugby: 'Bushman' Ranger back where he belongs
Rene Ranger has already found his happy place now he's back preparing for the Super Rugby season with the Blues.
Rugby: Manager hoses down Fekitoa speculation
Malakai Fekitoa's manager has moved to clear up some speculation about the midfielder's anger issues.
Fekitoa lets actions do the talking
Malakai Fekitoa scored a try and got into a shoving match but kept his mouth shut in a Highlanders pre-season match.
Ioane brothers back at Blues
Two of the hottest sevens prospects in the world after their exploits in Wellington and Sydney recently, will re-join the Blues tomorrow.
Julian Savea finds unique way to cool off
The summer heat and humidity is even getting to some of our best athletes.
Watch: Highlanders' epic tribute to injured Buckman
The Highlanders have paid a musical tribute to fallen teammate Richard Buckman after he suffered a serious injury.
Gregor Paul: Reasons for optimism at the Blues?
It's probably the heat playing tricks but it's possible the Blues aren't going to be their typical catastrophic selves.
Rugby: Power and strength returning for Tuipulotu
Few have been greeting pre-season with more excitement than Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu.
All Black stars join dance crew in Super Rugby video
Some of the country's biggest rugby names feature alongside world renowned choreographer Parris Goebel in Super Rugby's latest promotional campaign.
Blues looking ready for business
There is genuine excitement at Blues HQ. There is laughter in the ranks.
Wynne Gray: Short straw for Super Rugby
"The winter codes are emulating their summer brethren who have poured bastardised versions of the real game into the cricket calendar."
Super Rugby a mismanaged nightmare
Remember Super Rugby? It kicks off in less than a month and the silence from the organisers has been deafening, writes Patrick McKendry.
Rugby: Blues lock down young talent to build for the future
One thing which will be immediately obvious when the Blues begin the Super Rugby season is the youthfulness of their squad.
Read's no-show sends out a bad message
COMMENT: Unless All Blacks captain-in-waiting has concussion issues, there is no excuse for him missing the opening to the 2016 Super Rugby season, writes Chris Rattue.
Why expanding Super Rugby is a good thing
And so the annual Super Rugby grumble has begun, writes Sumo.
Sam Cane's time to shine
All Blacks flanker now facing the reality of the most unenviable role in New Zealand sport: filling the boots of one Richard Hugh McCaw ONZ.
Rugby: Chiefs squad all over the experienced spectrum
To wear a Chiefs jersey in the 2016 Super Rugby season, it almost seems a player must tick one of two boxes: be a debutant or an All Black.