OpinionWynne GrayFailing Blues must plan aheadIn sporting circles and rugby conversation, failure has become the accepted outcome for the Blues and they stayed true to that course against the Highlanders, writes Wynne Gray.19 Apr 09:47 PM
All BlacksStats show McCaw must lift his gameRichie McCaw knows he's playing short of his peak - and the statistics support that assertion.19 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionFailure to grab game by scruff of neck a concern for CrusadersAfter watching the demolition job the Chiefs did on the Crusaders, there was one really disappointing aspect to emerge.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyStung Canes will turn attention to RedsThis week will start with a different feeling for the Hurricanes.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyKaino likely to sit out Crusaders clashBlues coach John Kirwan believes his team are still in with a slim chance of making the play-offs but is considering resting his captain Jerome Kaino from the must-win match.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMcCaw: I'm not playing to my peakAll Blacks captain Richie McCaw has admitted he is struggling to recapture his world-class form in the first half of this year's Super Rugby season.19 Apr 02:46 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs confirm a solid seasonFor the first three years of Dave Rennie's reign at the Chiefs, clashes with the Crusaders conformed to a certain pattern.18 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksFearless McKenzie an optionStep up Damian McKenzie. The question has always been when, not if, he'd be an All Black and given events of recent months, the answer might be 2016.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyDire first half kills Blues' seasonA dire opening half killed the Blues' season once and for all in Dunedin tonight.18 Apr 09:21 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Blues v HighlandersJoin us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Highlanders and the Blues.18 Apr 06:40 AM
Super RugbyRetention key if Canes to stay unbeatenTheir most recent outing against the Stormers two weeks ago produced a 25-20 victory but there was collateral damage.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Cowan admits old team are hotJimmy Cowan is going back to his roots - back to Dunedin to face the team he played for more than 100 times, a team he freely admits are much better now.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs crunch CrusadersThe Chiefs easily recovered from the first-half loss of Aaron Cruden to secure a memorable double over the Crusaders in Christchurch tonight.17 Apr 09:28 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v ChiefsRelive all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.17 Apr 09:26 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Something wrong with CrusadersSomething's just not right with the Crusaders. They tinker with their combinations, often swapping test men for test men but progress is marginal.17 Apr 09:23 AM
Super Rugby'He told me to be strong' - Blues fanKees was among 90 youngsters whose names were drawn from a ballot in an exercise in which 10 others received jerseys through the BNZ and team Facebook pages.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Sharks deliver kick in the pay cheque for players who get suspendedSharks players who are suspended because of foul play will now be docked their wages.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Hohneck back on deck for HighlandersHighlanders coach Jamie Joseph is completely satisfied with the condition of prop Josh Hohneck, saying that anyone who can go pig hunting and capture a boar must be all right.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyWill Cruden be the last man standing?Aaron Cruden will come up against a pair of mates and rivals when the Chiefs visit the Crusaders.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMcCaw, Carter bolster Crusaders' chancesCrusaders coach Todd Blackadder is anticipating another "epic battle" in his team's derby with the Chiefs this weekend.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbySBW/Ngatai combo big worry for hostsThe last time Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai started together in midfield, the Chiefs produced their attacking performance of the season.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyResults show Canes forwards do the jobThe Waratahs are the next foe to try to take down the undefeated Hurricanes on Saturday at the Cake Tin.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyVideo trial to help tackle concussionNew Zealand Rugby wants to ensure last weekend's concussion incident doesn't happen again and believes the key lies in making television footage available to the match-day doctor.15 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulCoaches should err on safety when players take knocksConcussions are not an area where there can be too much of a good thing - better 10 people saying a player might be concussed than no one, writes Gregor Paul.15 Apr 05:00 PM