Super Rugby
Chiefs battle to thrilling win over Blues
All the action as the Chiefs edged the Blues in Hamilton.
Latest from Chiefs Rugby Team
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2025
All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign
‘What the competition needs’: Is Kiwi Super Rugby dominance fading?
Australian and Pacific sides have clearly caught up to their Kiwi counterparts.
Drua snap Chiefs' unbeaten run with famous win
The Fijian Drua have emerged victorious at Churchill Park.
Fijian Drua fight back to stun Chiefs
All the action as the Chiefs fell to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
Phil Gifford: The man to turn the Crusaders back into contenders
OPINION: Codie Taylor's comeback is one big storyline this weekend.
Fantasy Super Rugby: Boosters and when to burn them
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.
Super Rugby team lists: Barrett back at 10 for Blues
All the ins and outs ahead of the fourth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
‘Straight from the airport’: Stevenson wasting no time in Chiefs comeback
The 28-year-old has come straight back into contention after a stint in Japan.
Paul Lewis: Super Rugby draft system needed to save Moana Pasifika, Fijian Drua
OPINION: An American-style draft is the innovation Super Rugby needs.
‘Wasn’t just about colours': How Super Rugby’s Marvel-inspired jerseys were devised
The jerseys were designed with the teams to 'reflect their Marvel aesthetic'.
‘Not overflowing with opportunities’: NZR on offshore benefits for Chiefs' coach
The Chiefs' head coach will head to Ireland on a three-year deal in July.
Super Rugby sides reveal new Marvel-inspired strips
New Zealand Super Rugby sides are going full Super Hero mode.
Phil Gifford: Why New Zealand rugby needs the Blues to be great
OPINION: Last year's champions need to rise for good of the game.
Fantasy Super Rugby: McReight place, McReight time
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.
McMillan leaving Chiefs for Munster
Clayton McMillan will depart as Chiefs coach at the end of the current Super Rugby season.
Super Rugby team lists: Chiefs lose another to season-ending injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the third round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman
He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.
Phil Gifford: Have the Highlanders found the new Ma'a Nonu?
OPINION: Seven talking points from week two of Super Rugby Pacific.
‘Very little bearing on what happens later’: Chiefs taking flying start in stride
'What happens in round one and two has very little bearing on what happens later on'
Rampant Chiefs race away from Crusaders
The Chiefs rode another dominant second half to their second straight Super Rugby win.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
Phil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are back
OPINION: Six talking points heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Fantasy Super Rugby: I should have trusted Damian McKenzie
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.
'He's like another coach': Young Crusaders star hails O'Connor's impact
The Wallaby described Taha Kemara as the most naturally gifted No 10 he has played with.
'Tend not to watch a lot': Fantasy pulled Dan Carter back into the game he loves
Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy has its best endorsement yet.
Super Rugby team lists: Big names return to starting lineups
Several stars of the game return to starting roles this weekend.
Revising punishments for streakers ‘not currently a priority’ for Government
Harsher penalties were sought by a group of 14 leaders from sports and stadiums in 2023.
Streaker hospitalised as chaos erupts at Super Rugby match
The invader suffered a leg injury and was taken to Auckland Hospital.
Chris Rattue: Why Warriors fans should be concerned already
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.