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

Chris Rattue: Aliens have stolen our Dan Carter
A message to those nasty aliens - take us to your leader immediately so we can demand the return of the real Dan Carter.

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

Rugby: Physics the answer to forward pass fuss
Science lets referees off the hook over many passes that, to the uneducated masses, seem forward.

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

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

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

Rugby: Blues' fingers crossed for rush at turnstiles
Stormy weather and low ticket sales will not deter the Blues' biggest fans from heading out to watch their game tonight.

Rugby: Whitelock works on his bite for Sharks encounter
If it weren't for his injury break, you'd imagine Graham Henry would be pretty happy with the way Sam Whitelock's season was tracking.

Boxing weight lifted off Sonny Bill's shoulders
Sonny Bill Williams admitted yesterday he felt "weighed down" by his last boxing bout.

Rugby: Winning the mind game puts Ali back in front
Many sportsmen underestimate the power of the mind but Ali Williams embraces it.