The New Zealand under-20 rugby team withstood a stirring challenge from England to land their fourth successive world title.

Destructive Blues wing Rene Ranger is in line for a timely return to the Super 15 playoffs.

A message to those nasty aliens - take us to your leader immediately so we can demand the return of the real Dan Carter.

If there was a surprise to come out of last night, it was the length of time it took the Crusaders to rid themselves of a troublesome case of mediocrity.

The Crusaders convincingly beat the Sharks 36-8 in tonight's Super Rugby playoff final at Trafalgar Park in Nelson.

Ali Williams' try seals the Waratahs' playoff fate.

Science lets referees off the hook over many passes that, to the uneducated masses, seem forward.

The Blues have booked their place into next week's Super Rugby semifinal with a 26-13 over the Waratahs at Eden Park.

Herald rugby writer Dylan Cleaver looks ahead towards the Super 15 elimination finals. Will both NZ teams advance?

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made one change to the starting team that beat the Bulls last weekend.

Stormy weather and low ticket sales will not deter the Blues' biggest fans from heading out to watch their game tonight.

Sonny Bill Williams admitted yesterday he felt "weighed down" by his last boxing bout.

Many sportsmen underestimate the power of the mind but Ali Williams embraces it.