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‘No one was expecting us to win’: Moana Pasifika crush Crusaders in Christchurch
A strong performance saw Moana Pasifika outplay the Crusaders in Christchurch
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Phil Gifford: Is Hoskins Sotutu doing enough for an All Blacks return?
OPINION: The Blues No 8's form is symptomatic of his side's struggles.
‘A bit of Vitamin W’: Crusaders coach on 2025 return to form
'We're nowhere near where we want to be yet; we've still got a bit to do.'
Ranking NZ rugby’s 30 most influential power brokers
Gregor Paul reflects on who are the real movers and shakers in New Zealand rugby.
Phil Gifford: The returning star who can reignite Blues
Southerners rise again, but strengthened Blues might be able to strike.
‘He’s hurting’: Five-try hero benched as Crusaders make tough calls for big Blues match
Crusaders chasing their first away win in over 600 days against the Blues at Eden Park.
Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful
OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.
Paul Lewis: The young gun upstaging All Blacks captain Scott Barrett
OPINION: Antonio Shalfoon is among a core of players pushing for higher honours.
Winger equals try-scoring record as Crusaders race away from Force
Macca Springer led a second-half blitz that lifted his side up to second on the table.
Winger equals try-scoring record as Crusaders beat Force
All the action as Rob Penney's men secured their fourth victory of the season.
Fantasy Super Rugby: What if scores counted towards All Blacks selection?
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.
‘Jumped the gun’: All Blacks utility responds to French giant’s interest
Braydon Ennor says there’s nothing in place with Top 14 side Perpignan.
Phil Gifford: The new faces that could redefine the All Blacks
OPINION: Du’Plessis Kirifi’s hard work might earn him a spot in the All Blacks.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
All Blacks centre linked with French move, Perpignan reportedly interested
The 27-year-old could be thrown a Top 14 career lifeline.
Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2025
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Crusaders put Reds to the sword for bonus-point win
Will Jordan and Sevu Reece both scored first-half doubles in the win.
‘What the competition needs’: Is Kiwi Super Rugby dominance fading?
Australian and Pacific sides have clearly caught up to their Kiwi counterparts.
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.
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'.
Super Rugby sides reveal new Marvel-inspired strips
New Zealand Super Rugby sides are going full Super Hero mode.
Fantasy Super Rugby: McReight place, McReight time
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.
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.
Phil Gifford: Have the Highlanders found the new Ma'a Nonu?
OPINION: Seven talking points from week two of Super Rugby Pacific.
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.