Opinion
The wildest of the wildcards: Picking the bolters who could earn an All Blacks call-up
OPINION: Ben Francis looks at some wildcard players who could feature for the ABs in 2026.
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Liam Napier: Why the Chiefs and Hurricanes will reach Super Rugby final
Opinion: The Hurricanes should cast aside the Blues and McKenzie could propel the Chiefs.
All Blacks stars make timely returns: All you need to know for Super Rugby semi-finals
Which two New Zealand sides will qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific final next weekend?
Gregor Paul: The back-row formula Rennie needs for July tests
OPINION: Dave Rennie is weighing power, speed and skill ahead of the July tests.
Paul Lewis: The veteran who's hard to ignore for an All Blacks recall
OPINION: His running, distribution and defence were almost flawless against the Blues.
Could Sititi play again for Chiefs this year after sickening head knock?
Reassuring results from scans after the All Black’s heavy collision.
Can One NZ Stadium's full houses continue?
Matatū are eyeing a record women's rugby crowd at Christchurch's new covered stadium.
Crusaders v Blues player ratings: Who stole the show in crucial Kiwi derby?
OPINION: How the players rated in the Crusaders’ 52-31 win over the Blues.
Crusaders put Blues to the sword to move into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The Blues could yet feature in the semi-finals as the highest-seeded loser.
Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's reverse-development plan for coaches
Jason Holland will lead the Blues next year with Tamati Ellison as assistant.
Paul Lewis: The injuries that could force Dave Rennie's hand in All Blacks selections
OPINION: Dave Rennie faces a raft of injuries to key All Blacks ahead of selection.
Inside the Blues shake-up: Former All Blacks coaches to join forces
Two former All Blacks assistants will link up as the Blues plot a major overhaul for 2027.
Crusaders v Hurricanes player ratings: All Blacks veteran dominates while youngsters shine
OPINION: How the players rated in the Crusaders' 47-14 win over the Hurricanes.
Crusaders get job done; pressure goes on Blues for home quarter-final
The Crusaders claimed a bonus-point win to move into third - for now.
Inside the Crusaders' horses backflip: Emails reveal untested concern over stadium safety
The Crusaders retired the horses on April 14 without testing them in the new stadium.
How the Super Rugby finals line-up could twist this weekend
The Blues risk losing home advantage after back-to-back defeats.
'It's a finals mindset': Segner leads Blues into high-stakes showdown
Anton Segner captains the Blues as they fight to keep home playoff hopes alive.
All Blacks captain out for up to five months as he faces back surgery
Scott Barrett is likely to miss the July tests but return by the Bledisloe Cup in October.
Crusaders coach 'disappointed' Scott Hansen’s appointment leaked before end of season
The Cantabrian side were going to make the announcement at the conclusion of their season.
Crusaders lose star fullback for Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
Will Jordan's calf injury puts him in doubt for the first All Blacks test of 2026.
Paul Lewis: The All Blacks veterans under pressure for starting roles
ANALYSIS: The key areas which may see change in the All Blacks.
All Blacks exit to Crusaders return: New coach for defending champions
Former All Blacks assistant coach is set to return to Christchurch to lead the Crusaders.
Phil Gifford: What Crusaders surge tells us about Super Rugby's health
OPINION: The Hurricanes sit on top on 54 points, with the Chiefs and Blues chasing hard.
Gregor Paul: Money or the black jersey – how NZ Rugby fails Pasifika players
OPINION: Pasifika make up 40% of pros but hold only a handful of rugby power roles.
Crusaders v Chiefs player ratings: Who got the better of head-to-head All Blacks match-ups?
OPINION: How the players rated in the Crusaders’ 36-32 win over the Chiefs.
High stakes swing: Havili heroics edge Crusaders past Chiefs in classic
The Crusaders stunned the Chiefs to put the heat on the Blues for home playoff advantage.
Former Wallabies winger denied bail over threats to kill man
Digby Ioane also had a short stint with the Crusaders in 2017.
'Making up s*** like this': Top NZ rugby stars hit by fake AI news posts on Facebook
Richie Mo’unga and Brad Weber were falsely linked to LGBTQ issues and cancer.
Liam Napier: Are the Blues in freefall? And where will Rennie find a winger?
OPINION: The Blues are not among the 3 teams capable of winning this year's Super title.
Gregor Paul: Why NZR's stance on Richie Mo'unga leaves fans in the cold
Mo'unga's 18-month NZR deal leaves him ineligible for the South Africa tests.