Super Rugby
Crusaders finish strong to beat Hurricanes
Richie Mo'unga was gifted a fortuitous try to ensure the Crusaders opened their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with a 39-25 victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington.
New book paints birth of New Zealand rugby in different light
Dr. Ron Palenski's new book, Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150 offers a fresh take on the beginnings of the game of rugby in this country, with the veteran scribe offering new evidence of a game that… Audio
All eyes on Beauden Barrett this weekend
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett is preparing for a pair of significant firsts when the Blues and Hurricanes meet in the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend.
Hurricanes co-captain gives his support of Black Lives Matter movement
All Black TJ Perenara is among international sports stars who have spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Nimble navigation of the alert level changes is ahead for various sporting codes, with Super Rugby ready to adapt and welcome back crowds, but is Netball NZ in the same position? Audio
Rob Penney lucky to get on flight
New South Wales Waratahs coach Rob Penney almost didn't make it back to Australia last Sunday.
New Zealand's not a bad place to finish up your rugby career
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles believes Covid-19 could mean fewer top New Zealand rugby players taking up contracts overseas in the latter part of their careers.
Milner-Skudder excited to reboot his career
Former All Blacks winger Nehe Milner-Skudder is chomping at the bit to reboot his rugby career with the Highlanders after going through "dark places" with injury.
Super Rugby teams return to action
Super Rugby players will begin what coaches have deemed to be a "second pre-season" today as they return to training.
The Bus en route to the Hurricanes
The Hurricanes are showing some interest in the return of crowd favourite Julian Savea, who says he'd love to play for his home team again.
Sam Whitelock back for the Crusaders
The Crusaders may not get the chance to defend their Super Rugby title in 2020 but the team have been boosted by the return of All Blacks veteran Sam Whitelock.
No major change to Super Rugby for another two years
Super Rugby has moved to quell speculation about the demise of the competition saying it's committed to a 14 team competition beyond next year.
New Zealand Rugby to review Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has launched a review of it's Super Rugby model with changes expected for the competition which has run for the last 25 years.
Crusaders players flout lockdown rules
The Crusaders have spoken to a group of players that were filmed together at a Christchurch park.
NZ Rugby gives grant to Super Rugby clubs
NZ Rugby has offered a grant of $250,000 to each of the country's five Super Rugby teams to help them get through the next three months.
Clayton McMillan to lead Chiefs in 2021
The Maori All Black coach Clayton McMillan has been appointed as interim Head Coach of the Chiefs for next year's Super Rugby campaign.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen - Halberg Awards
Dana Johannsen looks at the standouts from last night's Halberg Awards, also the issue of player welfare and overloading concerns in Super Rugby. Audio
Disciplined Chiefs down Crusaders
A disciplined defensive effort and two well-worked second-half tries have steered the Chiefs to a 25-15 Super Rugby win over the Crusaders in Hamilton.
End of Super Rugby’s golden weather?
Super Rugby kicked off earlier than ever before last Friday under the slogan 'Rugby Recoded'. Last year Sky TV broke the bank to retain the live rights but critics claim the competition's profile has… Audio
End of Super Rugby’s golden weather?
Super Rugby kicked off earlier than ever before last Friday under the slogan 'Rugby Recoded'. Last year Sky TV broke the bank to retain the live rights but critics claim the competition's profile has…
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