Super Rugby: The experts' predictions
NZME.'s rugby experts make some bold predictions ahead of the Super Rugby season.
Rennie's men kings in waiting
The consistency that set the Chiefs apart during their title campaigns suddenly disappeared, the two-time defending champions winning their first three games but never…
Blues: Breakthrough year coming - but not yet
More of the same, with the Blues repeating their 10th-place finish from 2013 to leave their record of 32 games played under John Kirwan's command for 13 wins and 19...…
Platform required for ABs-laden backline
The four-year coaching reign of Mark Hammett came to an end as he led them to seventh place and they missed the playoffs.
Crusaders: Cup double clouds start to season
Super Rugby begins its 20th year tonight with maybe not even a quarter of the excitement and intrigue as it did in Palmerston North 1996.
Southerners can serve up surprises yet
Finished sixth - beaten in playoffs. Devoid of stars and coming off the back of a horror campaign in 2013, the Highlanders…
Super Rugby: Around the grounds
Super Rugby: Around the grounds
With Minnesota Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison visiting training this week, it's tempting to ponder how some of the Blues'…
Waratahs coach one to watch
The Waratahs curbed years of mocking from their interstate rivals when they claimed last season's Super Rugby title.
Sharks and Bulls look the main challengers
The Bulls may end up being a surprisingly different side in terms of style this year.
Rugby: Elliot's brave return
There was a time when it seemed certain Hika Elliot's rugby career would end in tears.
Fantasy Super Rugby: Round One Beginner's Guide
Despite the sun shining outside and a cricket world cup tournament about to begin, Super Rugby is back and ready to enfold…
Wynne Gray: Backups for centre role in World Cup need to lift game to compete with Conrad Smith
When an All Black retires or signals that intention complimentary reactions usually follow, just as a lineout comes after…
Rugby: Conrad Smith joins All Black exodus to France
Teen's gentle ambush by ABs
Auckland teen Bostyn Parker's heart is not allowed sudden shocks, but he took a low-key ambush by his favourite All Blacks…
Smith joins All Black exodus to France
Conrad Smith is the latest All Black to announce an overseas departure after the World Cup. So where is he going?
Rugby: Jimmy Cowan ramps up battle for Blues halfback jersey
Former All Black Jimmy Cowan has quickly made himself comfortable in Auckland to the point where he is turning halfback…
Ex-All Black on jersey theft: 'Why?'
The theft of his All Black jersey from his old Dunedin high school has surprised former international hooker Tom Willis…
Wellington Rugby make sweeping changes
Wellington Rugby is moving to a new era and catching up with the trendsetters in Super Rugby. Following a three-month internal…
Te Puni set to leave Hurricanes at season's end
Hurricanes chief executive James Te Puni will stand down at the end of the season as Wellington Rugby begins a restructure. The…
10 awesome sporting feats
Sports fans know about the phenomenal exploits of Brendon McCullum, Lydia Ko and the All Blacks this year. Michael Burgess…
Dylan Cleaver: Less is more - NFL's lesson for us
The small but perfectly formed NFL season is a classic example of how to turn less into more. Much more. It's a lesson some…
Rugby: All Blacks sweep nominations
After a strong season in which they retained their No 1 world ranking, the All Blacks unsurprisingly dominate the 2014 Steinlager…
Sevens: Rugby's a bonus
They came for the costumes, the crowds and the carnival-like atmosphere - but not all, it seems, came to watch the rugby. An…