Super Rugby
From Blues to bliss: Chiefs blown away as 21-year drought ends
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick as the Blues dominated the Chiefs from start to finish.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Stern Vern cool before final: 'You don’t get any prizes for artistic display'
Will the Blues' brawn triumph over the Chiefs' brilliance in the final?
Chris Rattue's Watchlist: Finally, rugby takes centre stage after a dud season
The Super Rugby Pacific final and All Blacks squad announcement are the headline acts.
Blues v Chiefs: How the Super Rugby final can be won – Tight Five
OPINION: Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith looks at the big Eden Park decider.
Icons in Black: The best locks and front-rowers of the pro era
These are the greatest All Blacks of the professional era, from the rugby field to fame.
Gregor Paul: From flash to force - the strategic shift that changed the Blues
The secrets behind the Blues' transformation under coach Vern Cotter.
Gregor Paul: The only viable country for Super Rugby expansion
OPINION: Super Rugby is at a crossroads over whether to reduce or expand club numbers.
'Greatest thing I could achieve': Ioane targets ending Blues' title drought
The ABs centre has experienced the grandest stages but a Blues title would eclipse it all.
Sports Insider: Aussies looking to kick Super Rugby to touch
OPINION: Enjoy Super Rugby Pacific while you can before the Ockers bail out.
Super Rugby Selections: Tuipulotu makes shock return for final
The latest team lists for the Super Rugby Pacific final have been announced.
Phil Gifford: The huge challenge for Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final
OPINION: There are a host of individual match-ups to add to the drama in Saturday’s final.
Blues v Chiefs: The surprising player who gets the best from Blues’ forward power
Vern Cotter brought renewed drive to the forward pack.
Hurricanes v Chiefs: Head to head stats, expert picks
The winner will meet the Blues in the 2024 final.
Blues cruise: Cotter's men waltz past Brumbies into Super Rugby Pacific final
Australia's winless run in knockout games on Kiwi soil continues.
The Game Plan: Liam Napier's biggest Super Rugby semifinal talking points
Analysing all the big talking points heading into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.
Gregor Paul: Rugby needs the Blues to win Super Rugby
OPINION: In Auckland, rugby has to fight for players and eyeballs.
Super Rugby Selections: Who's made changes for the semifinals?
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Akira Ioane's Blues farewell in doubt, under injury cloud for semifinal
An injury cloud hovers over a former All Black as he prepares to farewell the Blues.
Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?
ANALYSIS: Behind the scenes and behind expectations – the flaws in the costly strategy.
Opinion: Lock stocks and two smoking priorities for All Blacks
Analysis: The All Blacks' selection panel faces tough calls ahead of the squad naming.
Winners and Losers: Cricket's world order is changing
OPINION: We need to give more respect to Afghanistan, writes Chris Rattue.
Phil Gifford: The ABs No 10 is 'a lock'
ANALYSIS: The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are heating up as the semis approach.
Gregor Paul: Lack of championship mindset spices up semifinals
OPINION: Go through their respective records and it shows something is not quite there.
Blues' cruise into semis could come at a cost
The Blues will be sweating on the fitness of Patrick Tuipulotu ahead of the semifinals.
Inside the race for the All Blacks' starting halfback
Post the Aaron-Smith era, Liam Napier looks at who will lead the All Blacks at halfback.
Super Rugby form XV: Who is staking their claim in the All Blacks picture?
Who has put their hand up heading into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs?
Gregor Paul: ABs selection issues provide Razor's 'perfect storm'
OPINION: A perfect storm of sorts has been created ahead of the England series.
Super Rugby Selections: Form rewarded in quarter-final squads
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Explained: Major shake-up on the way for Super Rugby finals format
The loss of the Melbourne Rebels will bring a change in the playoff structure.
Super 11? The changes coming to Super Rugby Pacific next year
The Melbourne Rebels' demise forces big changes for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.