Elliott Smith: The only problem left for Super Rugby to fix
The quality of rugby has been very good in recent weeks, there's just one problem.
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The Blues can match their record winning streak this weekend in Canberra.
All Blacks and Blues star heading to France
The 29-year-old fan favourite will be out of the All Blacks frame for the 2023 World Cup.
Liam Napier: The no-brainer lesson Super Rugby can learn from the NRL
OPINION: Super Rugby needs to look no further than the NRL to host a showcase.
Gregor Paul: We may be witnessing the second coming of Beauden Barrett
OPINION: Barrett might be taking his game to a higher level than his peak in 2016.
'Another challenge': Chiefs hit by second Covid wave
The Chiefs have had to deal with more Covid-19 issues.
Phil Gifford: Seven talking points from Super Rugby Pacific
A fitting finale, a hero prop and the run-and-gun Highlanders were this week's highlights.
Why Leon MacDonald believes Blues still have more to find
The Blues are edging closer to cementing themselves as the top seed in Super Rugby.
Last-gasp stunner from reserve prop saves Chiefs
It was far from pretty, but the Chiefs got what they came for against the Rebels.
Crusaders bounce back with statement win over Brumbies
The Crusaders appear to have turned a corner on their road to the playoffs.
Record-breaking Highlanders blow away Western Force
All the Super Rugby action between the Highlanders and the Western Force.
Q&A with Anton Segner: The German rugby star with All Blacks dreams
Segner was a little German kid who fell in love with rugby and aimed for the big time.
Win record in sight: How dominant Blues are staying grounded
Barrett returns as the Blues chase the 1997 championship-winning side's record.
Fresh blood, vulnerable stars: Inside All Blacks' complicated No 9 conundrum
Fresh blood is kicking down the door for the All Blacks. Nowhere more so than at halfback.
RTS on frustrations, his biggest weakness and finally feeling at home in rugby
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's high profile career change hasn't gone all his own way.
How Caleb Clarke got through his 'lowest point' - and the truth about his future
The Blues winger has packed a career of experiences into his 23 years.
Gregor Paul: The common-sense fix to Super Rugby's chronic problem
OPINION: The change could deliver massive reward for rugby as an entertainment product.
'It sucks': Cane's blunt response after Chiefs loss to Brumbies
The Chiefs are in a tight battle to host a game in the first round of the playoffs.
'The world just stopped': Leali'ifano on heartwarming on-field moment with son
It was an attempt like any other, until his son came running out with the kicking tee.
'He's great for us': Rising star makes the difference in Highlanders win
Don't write the Highlanders out of contention just yet.
Electric Blues run rampant to demolish Rebels
The Blues returned to ruthless ways with an embarrassing rout of the Melbourne Rebels.
All Blacks stars close to return for Chiefs
The Chiefs are close to welcoming back some of their injured "big dogs".
Elliott Smith: The All Blacks policy robbing Kiwi rugby fans
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
'Dying to play': All Black finally makes return to Super Rugby
A hamstring injury has kept Coles on the sidelines for the side's first 10 games.
Taking no chances: Blues coach's admission after flat Aussie tour
Blues return home from their underwhelming two-week tour with a luggage full of lessons.
Liam Napier: Aussie rugby revival? Why huge challenges remain for Dave Rennie
Australia's collective competitiveness is heartening, but let's not get carried away yet.
Gregor Paul: Is NZ falling behind? Why ABs magic is missing from Super Rugby
OPINION: The relationship between money and playing success is not absolute.
Rugby Direct podcast: Is the Aussie v NZ Super Rugby divide shrinking?
The latest edition of Rugby Direct with Elliott Smith and Liam Napier.
Watch: Blues rookie's emotional family reunion after three years apart
The Blues posted a heartwarming video of Anton Segner's surprise reunion with his mother.
The Blues' secret weapon: Overshadowed star weighing future in NZ
Career best form has to put the Blues' secret weapon in the All Blacks frame.
Phil Gifford: Aussies send Super Rugby warning to Kiwi teams
No more Kiwi complacency, yet another red card and a dazzling RTS highlighted this round.
Moana Pasifika blow late chance in defeat
Moana Pasifika fell just short in their quest for a second win.
Phil Gifford: Time to blow the whistle on public referee complaints
Opinion: Every time a kid sees a player bag a ref, it's a blow for hundreds of volunteers.
NZ schoolboy star to Wallabies prospect: Cantabrian's unique rise at Waratahs
Cantabrian Charlie Gamble will face his old friends at the Crusaders this weekend.
