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Rugby: No homophobia here - Folau
Israel Folau says there's no room for homophobes in rugby and he is certain homophobia is not a problem at the Waratahs.
Homophobic slur allegation mars clash
Accusations of homophobic slurs have overshadowed the NSW Waratahs' commanding Super Rugby triumph over the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium.
Justin Marshall: Reckless tackles and poor discipline could have serious consequences
The continued ill discipline in Super Rugby could lead to a serious, even tragic, injury if players aren't more careful, writes Justin Marshall.
Chiefs pipped in ugly match
If the Chiefs wish to break the unfortunate pattern they are following, the next fortnight presents an ideal opportunity.
Wynne Gray: Kicking deficiencies could come back to haunt shaky Cruden
In tough conditions in Durban with a numerical advantage after a rash of indiscipline, the Chiefs lost their way. Among that mess was Aaron Cruden, writes Wynne Gray.
Rugby: Chiefs lose to Sharks in ugly contest
An ugly game produced an ugly result for the Chiefs in Durban this morning.
Rugby: Better watch for head knocks
Two recent incidents in which high-profile All Blacks Sonny Bill Williams and Jerome Kaino have effectively played on after suffering bad head knocks have placed the off-field concussion test in the spotlight.
Richard Loe: Boyd a welcome surprise for the Hurricanes
Things looked fairly awful at the Wellington Lions last year when he was in charge and no better with his other team - the New Zealand under-20s, Richard Loe writes.
Rugby: Crusaders crush Cheetahs
A Cheetahs implosion or a Crusaders miracle - it doesn't matter. Al that does is that midway through the second half last night the Crusaders came alive.
Rugby: Chiefs aim to get all facets firing
One week they had a spectacular scrum and an impotent attack. Seven days later the situation was reversed.
Deans keeps open mind over Blues role
Salvage theories about the Blues will continue to grow as the team remains winless this season and cast at the bottom of the points table.
Butler won't give No 7 jersey back
Brumbies flanker Jarrad Butler is the man getting in the way of Super Rugby's most eagerly awaited match-up - and he couldn't care less.
Hurricanes show grit to go with style
Hurricanes preserve their unbeaten record for the season with hard-fought win over unlucky Highlanders.
Steve Walsh blows whistle on career
Steve Walsh has retired from all forms of refereeing to pursue business interests outside of rugby.
Concussion keeps SBW on sidelines
Sonny Bill Williams will miss the Chiefs' encounter with the Sharks but the second-five is symptom-free after suffering concussion last weekend.
Makos provide bite in Chiefs' backline
James Lowe and Bryce Heem have already added much-needed bite to the Chiefs' backline this season and the pair will again be called upon this Sunday in Durban.
Scotty Stevenson: Rabble with a cause - the rise and rise of Jamie's mob
Ask Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph about his side's "battlers" tag and see what happens. Actually, let me save you the trouble.
Wynne Gray: Memo to Blues - Call Robbie Deans
As the Blues search for answers to their tumbling fortunes, they should be looking up the Japanese and Welsh phone directories, writes Wynne Gray.