Crusaders skipper Barrett needs toe surgery, out of Super Rugby Aotearoa
Scott Barrett will play no further part in Crusaders' Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign.
Hooper’s Australia captaincy in the balance – Rennie
Dave Rennie could install a new captain when he formally takes charge of Australia next month.
Hurricanes 25-39 Crusaders: Visitors open Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with bonus point
The Crusaders flexed their muscles in Wellington on Sunday.
Chiefs 12-24 Blues: Barrett’s influence shines through in hard-earned Blues win
The Blues overcame an error-strewn first half to claim a 24-12 victory and condemn the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Rugby Aotearoa defeats.
On this day in sport: LeBron rises with the Heat, the Panenka penalty is born
LeBron James, Antonin Panenka and the New Zealand rugby team all feature as we look back at previous sporting events on this day.
Coronavirus: Pro14 season targets August resumption with derby clashes
There is due to be back-to-back derbies for Pro14 teams when the 2019-20 season resumes, potentially on August 22.
Rodda makes Lyon move after Reds exit
Lyon have confirmed the signing of towering lock Izack Rodda, who refused to take a pay cut to remain in his homeland.
On this day in sport: Lomu and Morgan dazzle at World Cups, Woods wins maiden U.S. Open title
Tiger Woods claimed his first U.S. Open title on June 18 in 2000, while Eoin Morgan and Jonah Lomu both shone on this day... Read more
All Blacks lock and Blues captain Tuipulotu signs new deal
There was more good news for the Blues on Monday, when All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu signed a new contract.
John Morris ‘totally blind-sided’ by Eddie Jones Sharks link
Eddie Jones was linked with a stunning cross-code switch to Cronulla this week, much to the surprise of Sharks coach John Morris.
Blues debutant Barrett savours ‘celebration of rugby’ at sold-out Eden Park
Two-time World Rugby player of the year Beauden Barrett had the last laugh at Eden Park after getting caught up in a Hurricanes celebration.
Former Australia wing Speight bound for Biarritz
Henry Speight said the opportunity to make a move to France was too good to refuse and thanked the Reds for allowing it to... Read more
I don’t care if he’s my son – Gatland bemoans Chiefs’ last-gasp loss
Bryn Gatland turned a joke with his father into reality when he proved to be the Highlanders' match-winner against the Chiefs.
Coronavirus: Blues sell out Eden Park for Super Rugby Aotearoa opener
A capacity crowd of 43,000 people will be in the stands for the Blues' return to Eden Park for the visit of the Hurricanes.
Reinach joins Montpellier on three-year deal
Playmaker Cobus Reinach has been confirmed as a Montpellier player five months after revealing he will leave Northampton Saints.
Dan Carter must wait for Blues debut as fans flood back to Super Rugby
Dan Carter will not feature against the Hurricanes on Sunday but is already making a big impression on the Blues' training pitch.