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Hurricanes make statement with big win over Blues
The Hurricanes have now scored 40 points or more in five of their seven games this season.
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The All Blacks starting XV: How Rennie should pick his first team
OPINION: Dave Rennie vows to pick his first All Blacks squad purely on Super Rugby form.
Phil Gifford: How the Crusaders built a fortress at a home they never wanted
The Hurricanes top the table despite being the only side to play six games.
‘A different battle’: Blues star retires after terminal cancer diagnosis
The rugby community is rallying around him after he revealed his cancer is terminal.
Ex NRL star to debut, Crusaders farewell temporary home: All you need to know about Super Rugby round eight
Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with just three games being played.
How close Ardie Savea came to quitting the All Blacks
Ardie Savea asked to quit his NZR deal, saying he needed a break from the game.
Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character
As a young man, an All Blacks assistant showed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.
Blues keep pressure on Hurricanes with bonus point victory over Fijian Drua
Four second half tries saw the hosts outmuscle their opposition.
Son of an All Blacks star set for new starting role: All you need to know about Super Rugby round seven
Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with several new roles for players.
Buyer found for iconic Sir Michael Jones statue
The statue depicts Jones' try at the 1987 World Cup v Italy. It will remain at Eden Park.
All Blacks watch: How can Dave Rennie get the best out of his bench?
OPINION: Is my backside a pineapple? Some Super players would say it's up for debate.
'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flat
The devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.
Phil Gifford: The All Blacks who stated their case the best in wild round of Super Rugby
OPINION: Leicester Fainga'anuku’s explosive bench cameo reignited the Crusaders.
Why Hurricanes assistant coach was drawn to Blues head coaching role
Jason Holland will replace Vern Cotter at the Blues at the end of the Super Rugby season.
Blues score 27 unanswered points to claim third straight win
The Blues have now won three in a row and sit second behind the Hurricanes.
Dominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana Pasifika
The Crusaders will end the weekend inside the top six after a strong win.
New Blues coach: Former All Blacks assistant to replace Vern Cotter
The Blues have acted swiftly to land their next long-term mentor.
Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokers
OPINION: Gregor Paul looks at the real movers and shakers in the national game.
Son of All Blacks great to make Blues debut: All you need to know about Super Rugby round six
Everything you need to know for the weekend's action with several players slated to debut.
All Blacks watch: The possible bolter in the new Rennie era
OPINION: While the ABs are loaded at lock, the situation is not so rosy at blindside.
Moana Pasifika have two sin-binned as Blues claim bonus-point win
The Blues ran away with the game in the second half and moved to second on the ladder.
'I've grown massively': RTS on what he gained from All Blacks experience
The 32-year-old star marks his 150th Warriors game at Go Media Stadium.
'Don't want us here': Moana coach Umaga lashes out at Blues rivals
Tana Umaga has fired a shot at the Blues ahead of Sunday's Super Rugby clash in Auckland.
Gregor Paul: How modern test rugby leaves All Blacks exposed at the back
OPINION: Scotland v France showed wings who can kick, contest high balls and play-make.
All Blacks watch: The clues to how Rennie's ABs are going to play
OPINION: Calls grow to fix the knock-down law after Caleb Clarke's controversial yellow.
Winners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy champions
OPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.
Expensive food and on-field thrills: Rating the best of Auckland's sporting weekend
REVIEW: Which of the four events came with the most expensive food bill?
Blues v Crusaders player ratings: Young stars shine as All Blacks struggle to make impact
OPINION: Rating the performances of the Blues and Crusaders players on Saturday night.
'Knew we had to turn up': Blues battle for win over Crusaders
The Blues kept the Crusaders scoreless in the second half.
'Mad and brilliant': Auckland's chocka weekend hosting back-to-back events under sunny skies
Summer returns with temperatures everywhere ranging from 20C to 28C.