Super Rugby
Miracle Fai'ilagi to lead Moana Pasifika
Fai'ilagi has been named skipper for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Why NZR boss is optimistic despite $19.5m loss
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby's chief executive Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain
Rugby in recovery
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific used to be a 'borefest'. This year is anything but.
Halfway through the season, Super Rugby has ditched expectations and crowds are taking notice.
Super Rugby Pacific, back and better than ever
Halfway through the season, Super Rugby has ditched expectations and crowds are taking notice. Audio
Fourth Super Rugby Aupiki competition to kick off
The fourth Super Rugby Aupiki competition kicks off this weekend, as the Blues look to defend their title. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Parker faces another hurdle before chance at heavyweight title
It was a knockout win but not against the opponent he had hoped for. Joseph Parker will now have to face another hurdle before getting a shot at the elusive world heavyweight title - despite beating… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific: Round 1 results wrap
They were close, but yet so far. At least for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, it was, in the first round of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Sport: The Chiefs' star exciting fans, Warriors break a drought
Stuff senior sports writer Marc Hinton previews the Super Rugby final between the Chiefs and the Blues this weekend. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific heads to Tonga
Super Rugby Pacific is heading to Tonga for the first time in what will be a homecoming for players from both teams. Moana Pasifika are hosting the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa in the historic game that… Audio
Super Rugby: Crusaders at the bottom of table
The Crusaders find themselves in unfamiliar teritory following a scarcely believable start to their Super Rugby campaign. The 14 time champs remain winless from 5 games and sit bottom of the table… Audio
Moana focused on top 8, while 'fitter than last year' Drua need 'A-game'
Moana Pasifika will take on the Brumbies in Canberra hoping to "perform their best", while the the Fijian Drua will host the Waratahs in their second home game for the season.
Crusaders expect mindgames and meddling from Blues
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett is anticipating plenty of niggle and a few verbal barbs when they play the Blues in their Super Rugby semi-final.
Damian McKenze re-signs with Chiefs until end of 2025.
Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie said he is "grateful" to stay on with the Chiefs for another two years.
Crusaders talking to potential head coaches
The Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge concedes fans have a right to be concerned but he's confident there are enough quality New Zealand coaches.
Drua teams win but Moana crash again
Drua fans celebrated at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Saturday as their teams won against the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby double-header.
