Super Rugby
Flight paths cross for Hurricanes and Chiefs
The Hurricanes and Chiefs are both confident they can buck Super Rugby history by winning semi-finals on the road.
RECAP: Super Rugby quarterfinal - Crusaders v Highlanders
The Crusaders and Highlanders faced off in a Super Rugby quarter-final clash last night in Christchurch. Look back at the action with Jamie Wall's live commentary.
RECAP: Hurricanes v Brumbies
The Hurricanes take on the Brumbies in their Super Rugby quarterfinal showdown in Canberra tonight. Look back at the action with Jamie Wall here.
All Blacks return for Southern derby
The All Black front row return to the Crusaders' starting line-up for their Super Rugby quarter-final clash against the Highlanders in Christchurch on Saturday.
Barrett and Coles return for Canes
All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Dane Coles return to boost the Hurricanes for their Super Rugby quarter-final clash against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday.
Cheetahs and Kings head north
The addition of South African ex Super Rugby sides the Cheetahs and Southern Kings to the European Pro 12 competition is expected to be rubber-stamped in the next week.
Lealiifano set for return
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham will use Christian Lealiifano as a weapon from the bench when he makes an emotional comeback in Friday's Super Rugby quarter- final against the Hurricanes.
Lions claim top spot
The Johannesburg Lions have finished top of the Super Rugby competition in the regular season without facing a New Zealand side.
Hurricanes end Crusaders unbeaten run
The Hurricanes have ended the Crusaders unbeaten regular season Super Rugby run, winning 31-22 at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight.
As it happened: Hurricanes beat Crusaders 31-22
Live Rugby: The Hurricanes have won a crucial clash against the Crusaders 31-22 in Wellington. Follow all the action with a live blog from Jamie Wall:
Blues go down to Sunwolves
The Blues have become the first New Zealand Super franchise to fall to Japan's Sunwolves with the Auckland team comprehensively beaten 48 - 21 in Tokyo.
Canes call in the cavalry
The Hurricanes have named their strongest possible line-up to play the Super Rugby competition leaders Crusaders in Wellington on Saturday.
SARU confirm axing of Cheetahs and Southern Kings
South African Rugby has confirmed the exit of the Cheetahs and Southern Kings from Super Rugby next year, with the teams looking to play in Europe.
Chiefs win a thriller in Wellington
The Chiefs have beaten the Hurricanes 17-14 in a thrilling finish to the match at Wellington Stadium tonight.
Crusaders game holds huge implications for Lions
Lions coach Warren Gatland knows Saturday's game against the Crusaders could have huge implications for the remainder of the 10-match tour.
Jones to captain Lions against Crusaders
The British and Irish Lions have named a strong side with three times tourist Alun Wyn Jones to captain them against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.
Retallick on the improve
The All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is on the improve and should be in contention for All Black selection for the Test series against the British and Irish Lions.
Julian Savea to play 100th game for Hurricanes
Winger Julian Savea will start his 100th Super Rugby match for the Hurricanes when they face the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium on Friday.
Tuipulotu dropped, late for training
The All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been dropped from the Blues side to take on the British and Irish Lions side tonight for disciplinary reasons.
Blues blame venue for Apia flop
The Blues chief executive Michael Redman has blamed the small venue for the flop of the first Super Rugby match in Samoa.
