Stories by Joe Porter

The Super Rugby final is here and the Crusaders and Chiefs are seeking to carve out their own slice of history on Saturday night in Christchurch.

Scott Robertson's first squad of the season will be announced on Monday. Here's what RNZ's experts are weighing up.

The Crusaders insist they won't be weighed down by their impeccable home playoff record in this weekend's Super Rugby final.

The side would love to end a 12-year wait for a Super Rugby title and 'Do it for Donk'.

It's semifinal time in Super Rugby with three New Zealand sides and an Australian team seeking to cement their place in the final. Audio

The Chiefs admit it's a "weird one" entering a Super Rugby semi-final on the back of a loss.

The Hurricanes wanted the Brumbies first up in the Super Rugby finals and they're confident of claiming a second win in Canberra this season.

However, the Hurricanes could be forgiven for still being upset by the former World Rugby Player of the Year's move to Moana Pasifika.

The Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union says referee abuse has reached a tipping point, and safety has "absolute priority".

The team have revealed the midfielder played with the injury during the win over the Highlanders.

Scott Barrett is back for the Crusaders as they brace to take on a Highlanders side with nothing to lose.

A few sevens stars are set to be unleashed this weekend, and Kennedy Tukuafu can't wait to see what they do.

The Black Ferns are chuffed to have one of the rugby's greatest ever players back in their ranks as they look to get one back over Canada and reclaim the Pacific Four title. Audio

The Crusaders are missing their skipper and several All Blacks.

New Zealand Rugby has no plans to follow in Ireland's footsteps and disband its men's sevens team.

She concedes she has a lot to learn, but Jorja Miller is ready to push for a place at this year's Rugby World Cup.

Last week's bye came with a Covid outbreak for the Hurricanes, but they're confident it won't hinder their quest to secure a place in the Super Rugby finals.

The Black Ferns go up against Australia in Newcastle on Saturday as the 2025 World Cup looms.

The Crusaders are bracing for a Chiefs backlash as the race to finish as top qualifiers for the Super Rugby finals heats up.

Riki Flutey is new to the Black Ferns coaching staff and he likes what he sees in the squad.

The Blues women are hoping to make history on Saturday night and the message from captain Maia Roos is simple, enjoy the moment.

Ruahei Demant is determined to make more history with the Blues women and the Black Ferns in 2025.

The Crusaders are flying high and the Blues are in the doldrums, but the former expect a tense battle with their arch-rivals in Auckland this weekend.

The Hurricanes hooker is sick of watching rugby from the couch.

Analysis: The Wellington team have had just one win from the last four games.