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Rugby: Modern rugby puzzles Thorburn
Foundation Super rugby commissioner Peter Thorburn remains a devout but perplexed follower of the professional competition.

Rugby: Revamped Chiefs eye NZ conference top spot
After a loss and a draw to date on their tour, Chiefs coach Dave Rennie says it's essential his side triumph in the final fixture of their road trip.

Rugby: Another Crusaders' win-loss yo-yo away from home could force questions
Ellis Park, that bastion of South African rugby, is where the Crusaders will undergo a severe test of their spirit tomorrow morning.

Rugby: Savea on long, hard road to redemption
After a steady start to the Super 15, Julian Savea exploded against the Crusaders.

Homesick Blues fall apart again
The road trip blues continue for Sir John Kirwan following his side's loss against the Brumbies at a wet Canberra Stadium.

Scotty Stevenson: Intriguing stats from the bunker
I have spent the past week with my head buried in spreadsheets. This is horrifying to me for a number of reasons, two of which being I have wasted my entire adult life making bad jokes about my brother being an accountant...

Fantasy Rugby: Great chances from Highlanders at home
The Highlanders return to the cosy confines of Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight to give us some great opportunities in round eight of Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby.

Rugby: Chiefs look to play with more control
The comeback against the Bulls was created by long-range raids but the Chiefs would be content with scoring in less spectacular style.

Rugby: Blues find rhythm with Kaino and Nonu
Something is happening at the Blues and Jerome Kaino and Ma'a Nonu are at the forefront of the revolution.

Rugby: Another week, another injury for not-so-robust Reds
The Reds have suffered another blow to their injury-riddled outside back division with Lachie Turner forced out of their Super Rugby derby against the Force.

Rugby: Voices of experience give Canes valuable guidance
The Hurricanes won't lack for clear communication this weekend. As Mark Hammett's side welcome back Victor Vito and Cory Jane from their injuries, the international pair bring with them a dose of leadership.

Rugby: Cheetahs expected to aim for Chiefs' Achilles heel
Chiefs forwards coach Tom Coventry knows opposition sides will target his team's lineout - it's exactly what he would do.

Rugby: Brumbies' resurgent scrum threatens fresh Blues' woes
The Blues are about to face an Australian side for the first time this season and the Brumbies' resurgent scrum, which has reaped two penalty tries in as many weeks, could pose a new set of problems.

Rugby: Australia pushed for two conferences linked to Asia
With no sign of any public announcement about the future of Super rugby, Australia has revealed they pushed for a two conference model linked to Asia.

NRL: Gallen hopes Fifita will stay with Sharks
Paul Gallen hopes Andrew Fifita will stay with Cronulla but the Sharks skipper says he isn't going to pressure the representative star to do so.

Rugby: Ireland give Blues coach pairing a try
Former Blues coaches Joe Schmidt and David Nucifora are about to pool their rugby knowledge once more but this time their roles will be reversed.

Blues' revival under threat
The Blues' progress of the past fortnight is in danger of being derailed by injuries as they prepare to face the Brumbies in Canberra high on confidence but low on personnel.

Wynne Gray: Defence adds up at last for the Blues
Those with an interest in Blues rugby and mathematics would have been heartened by the sequence which unfolded at Eden Park.

Rugby: Chiefs defy stats odds to stay top
The defending Super Rugby champion Chiefs are defying injuries, set-piece woes, savvy opponents and statistics to remain in pole position in the New Zealand conference.

Rugby: Canes' belief reaps reward
As the Hurricanes struggled through an indifferent start to their Super Rugby campaign one thing never wavered.

Chris Rattue: Benji trial a costly error in Blues plan
The Blues might as well cut their losses on the Benji Marshall experiment before his alleged rugby union education causes a calamity, writes Chris Rattue.

Rugby: Injured Romano misses out on South Africa
Luke Romano's calf injury has forced him to miss the Crusaders' trip to South Africa.

Blues' prospects looking way up
It is the collective effort of the Blues in keeping the Highlanders try-less in their 30-12 victory at Eden Park which suggests John Kirwan's team are beginning to gain traction.