Opinion
All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round
George Bell and Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored as the All Blacks hooker stakes rose.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Phil Gifford: Is Super Rugby doing damage to All Blacks chances?
OPINION: Strange days indeed in the world of All Blacks coaching.
Blues come from behind against Force, claim first win of 2026
Vern Cotter's men ran in six tries in Perth.
Alice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the pace
ANALYSIS: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.
Liam Napier: Has NZ Rugby lost a potential All Blacks captain?
The Blues coach laments his skipper's exit; calls for better retention of national talent.
Blues captain Dalton Papali’i to leave the side after 2026 season
He is set to bring up his 100th Blues game against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Phil Gifford: The dynamic presence who is the future of the All Blacks
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific 2026 came out of the starting gate with a roar.
Editorial: The fans are there but Super Rugby will need more than retro uniforms to get the crowds back
OPINION: New Blues boss Karl Budge is acutely aware of the challenge he has.
‘Make him regret his decision’: Chiefs’ message to departing young star
Josh Jacomb will trade Hamilton for Dunedin in 2027, to his coach’s chagrin.
Late Ratima winner sees Chiefs pinch ‘battle of the Bombays’ win over Blues
Last year’s beaten finalists snatched a late victory at Eden Park.
Why this season could define Perofeta’s Blues and All Blacks future
Strong start could force the Blues into a tough choice between Perofeta and Barrett.
Editorial: Super Rugby sets the highest standards in the sport
OPINION: Super Rugby produces more Rugby World Cup winners than any other competition.
Ranked: New Zealand's top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
The Herald’s annual ranking of the top 100 NZ players in Super Rugby Pacific returns.
The team looming as Super Rugby's big movers
The Chiefs boast unrivalled depth as they chase a title defence.
Super Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?
Many new faces feature as the the Super Rugby teams have been named.
Former All Blacks boss in the running for Blues coaching role
Jason Holland and Ian Foster the favourites for Blues job after Dave Rennie turns it down.
Gregor Paul: What the new All Blacks coach will want to see in Super Rugby
Will Jordan's progress at fullback is pivotal to fixing the aerial issues.
Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2026
All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign.
How fans can join Warriors, Blues and Auckland FC in $4m NZB Kiwi race
The NZB Kiwi is part of a huge weekend of sport in Auckland in early March.
'Interesting times': Players lift lid on cut-throat All Blacks coaching shake-up
Leading All Blacks share their views on the coaching changes that overshadow Super Rugby.
How Super Rugby’s new rules could widen the gap to test rugby
New law tweaks aim to cut stoppages and speed up Super Rugby Pacific games.
Blues' All Blacks duo to miss start of Super Rugby Pacific season
The injuries will be offset by the return of a key player who missed most of last season.
Timing shuts Cotter out of All Blacks race as Reds deal locks him in
Scott Robertson's sudden All Blacks departure blindsided outgoing Blues head coach.
Ardie Savea's All Blacks future in doubt as pressure mounts on coaches
Ardie Savea is understood to be weighing a move to Europe instead of returning to ABs.
Sports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year Honours
Scott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.
All Blacks captain to take non-playing sabbatical in 2026
'When he's right to put his body back in action and anger, he'll be ready to go.'
All Blacks legend becomes triple-centurion as he breaks another record
The 43-year-old marked the special occasion with a try in his third consecutive game.
'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedly
The 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.
In one day, out the next: Why All Black was withdrawn from Grand Slam tour
Patrick Tuipulotu was named in the 36-man squad, but now faces six months on the sidelines
Gregor Paul: The pros and cons of selecting Rieko Ioane
OPINION: Ioane's late call-up in Perth hinted at one last chance to prove his worth.