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Super Round 2027 tickets go on sale, 10 teams to converge on Christchurch
All 10 teams will play round eight at One New Zealand Stadium.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
All Blacks trio unlucky to miss the cut for the Bledisloe Cup
A cull was expected but these players are unlucky to miss the latest All Blacks squad.
Chiefs CEO: NZR must defend brand in PNG NRL name dispute
NZ Rugby is talking to the NRL over the name of Papua New Guinea’s team.
All Blacks injury list: Savea needs surgery, Lienert-Brown out six weeks
There is no given timeline for the captain's return to play.
Super Rugby schedules record 10 Sunday games for 2027
The Blues face the Reds in Brisbane before the All Blacks' Bledisloe test.
NZ Rugby challenges NRL over PNG Chiefs name
The Chiefs name has been trademarked by NZ Rugby for 30 years.
Christchurch back to host Super Round in 2027
Five matches will be played in the Garden City in the first weekend of April.
Tuipulotu to lead fresh-look All Blacks side against Stormers
Siale Lauaki and Josh Jacomb will make their All Blacks debuts.
Aupiki finally delivers on its promise of a truly competitive contest
OPINION: Fans have been treated to a fabulous competition this season.
The likely names in Dave Rennie's All Blacks squad for tour to South Africa
The coach will want to foster talent and increase options ahead of next year's World Cup.
Hurricanes Poua beat Chiefs Manawa to keep grand final hopes alive
Hurricanes Poua claimed their fourth win in a row.
Leinster stint turns Jordie Barrett into All Blacks' quiet general
Barrett had a hand in four of the All Blacks' seven tries against Italy.
Blues back to winning ways with big victory over Chiefs Manawa
The Blues had lost in their last two outings against Matatū and Hurricanes Poua.
'She didn’t want to watch': Sititi reflects on mum's reaction to concussion
The 23yo was hospitalised after a 'scary' head knock in the Chiefs’ June quarter-final.
Black Ferns co-captain out for season with injury
The Black Ferns will be without Kennedy Tukuafu for the remainder of their 2026 campaign.
Gregor Paul: What surprise Jacobson selection reveals about Rennie’s thinking
ANALYSIS: Luke Jacobson's shock selection at No 7 marks Dave Rennie’s boldest call.
'Picked for a reason': Jacobson on expectations after All Blacks openside selection
Jacobson got the nod at openside, alongside Lakai at blindside and Savea at No 8.
'It’s hard to say goodbye': All Blacks loose forward confirms Japan move
The 12-test All Black has signed a deal with Yokohama Canon Eagles.
'There will be no excuses': All Blacks vow to snap slow-starting trend
Dave Rennie has just 10 days and six trainings to shape his first All Blacks squad.
First win in 120 weeks: Hurricanes Poua beat Chiefs Manawa as Black Fern injured
Hurricanes Poua beat Chiefs Manwa for the first time, claiming a five-point win.
Liam Messam set for boxing return on Nyika v Masson undercard
Hemi Ahio meets Kiki Toa Leutele in the co-main heavyweight showdown.
Phil Gifford: The red-hot Hurricanes would have beaten most test sides
OPINION: The Hurricanes' amazing victory was a display of extraordinarily cool control.
Hurricanes v Chiefs player ratings: Who starred days out from All Blacks squad naming?
OPINION: How the players rated in the Hurricanes’ 60-5 win over the Chiefs.
Hurricanes put 60 on Chiefs to win first title in a decade
Ten years after the Hurricanes’ only previous championship, Wellington is title town.