Opinion
Phil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?
OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Phil Gifford: The big selection questions ahead of opening weekend
OPINION: Injuries were a concern for many teams last year.
Ranked: New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.
Fantasy Super Rugby: Who to pick and who to avoid in week one
OPINION: The opening round of the campaign has been a bit tougher than expected.
Super Rugby Pacific 2025: 13 injured Crusaders for round one
The first Super Rugby Pacific team lists for 2025 are upon us.
'Not a faith thing': Caleb Clarke on stepping back from fantasy rugby
The All Black is one of four players who have opted out of Super Rugby's Fantasy game.
Barrett still 'learning' his role with Vern Cotter's Blues
The veteran playmaker admits he has had some catching up to do now back with the Blues.
Phil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest story
OPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.
All Blacks lock to miss entire Super Rugby season
The champion Blues have been dealt a major blow.
Ex-All Black prop announces retirement after remarkable career
'I was never great, but I was always grateful.'
Crusaders v Blues: How a tiny country town embraced rugby’s biggest stars
A capacity crowd watched the hometown Crusaders go down to the Blues in Kirwee.
Sports Insider: Blues v Warriors v Auckland FC – who will capture our sporting affections?
OPINION: The Blues v the Warriors v Auckland FC in the battle for Auckland.
Luke Combs performs a shoey with rugby stars at Eden Park concert
NZ rugby stars joined the US country music legend on stage for an unconventional drink.
Opinion: Family member shares social media abuse that All Blacks receive
OPINION: NZ needs a culture of encouragement and respect, not relentless criticism.
How Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generation
Sam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.
'I felt I wasn't going to get a shot': Why Plummer decided to leave NZ
One-test All Black playmaker outlines his reasoning for a surprise exit next year.
Vern ball not going anywhere: Blues re-sign Super Rugby winning coach
After delivering their breakthrough title, Vern Cotter has recommitted to the Blues.
Gregor Paul: Young All Blacks playmaker set for key role against Italy
OPINION: The All Blacks need a third option at first five given its high attrition rate.
Liam Napier: Plummer's French exit another blow to All Blacks playmaking stocks
OPINION: The champion playmaker is set to cash in on a lucrative three-year French deal.
Grieving dad’s plea to WorkSafe to investigate rugby links between head knocks, brain injuries
An autopsy of John Guyton's son Billy found brain damage linked to rugby concussions.
Super Rugby 2025 squads: Payton Spencer named as Blues' revealed
It's the unofficial start of the new Super Rugby season.
'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up
Tom Robinson retired from rugby earlier this year, aged 30.
Why so many All Blacks want to play for Japanese clubs
'They really are ahead of the game,' says Robbie Deans.
'You need mana': Why Robertson chose Tuipulotu as All Blacks captain
'The respect in the group for what he's done and he's been around for a long time.'
'Where I want to be': NZ icon Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs with Blues
Arguably the women's Goat, she's set to add another chapter by signing with the Blues.
Hoskins Sotutu withdraws from All Blacks XV tour
It comes after the All Blacks announced that their loose forward stocks have taken a hit.
Editorial: All Blacks selection could reveal Razor's plan for long-term impact
OPINION: It's notable Hoskins Sotutu was named on Tuesday as part of the All Blacks XV.
All Blacks XV’s message to Sotutu with questions over international future
Clayton McMillan believes the Blues No 8 belongs with New Zealand.
Analysis: Riccitelli omission headlines contestable All Blacks XV selections
ANALYSIS: The Blues hooker is among the headline casualties from the All Blacks XV squad.
Is the new Super Rugby finals format actually any good?
OPINION: Will the competition's new format make it a better spectacle?