Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby Pacific: D-Day matches for Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika
The Cultural Round is the telling round for both teams as far as their hopes of making it into the knockout stages is concerned. Losing will ruin their plans.
Pasifika Sipoti wrap
A round-up of results from the big sporting events that took place in the weekend, including Super Rugby, rugby sevens, cricket and soccer.
Hosting first Super Rugby Pacific game 'a real boost' for Tonga rugby
Tonga is set to gain more than just their share of gate-takings when they host their first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game this weekend. Audio
Super Rugby: Battle for positions heats up for Pasifika teams
It is shaping up to become a tougher battle than the others they have waged against each other in three years as both camps eye a win in Lautoka this weekend.
Preview: Unbeaten Hurricanes face partisan Drua crowd
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne said the team will need to focus on their own game and do the basics right.
Sports commentator Dana Johanssen
Players will be kitted out with new technology as Super Rugby Pacific kicks off tonight. Smart mouthguards will monitor head impact events, so doctors can identify who needs further assessment. And… Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter discusses the Black Caps' win over South Africa, and the bigger challenge still looming with an upcoming test series against Australia. Audio
Will the Chiefs or Crusaders be dancing after the Super Rugby final?
The Chiefs have been the standout team of Super Rugby Pacific this season but the Crusaders coach could be dancing after the final.
Can the New Zealand Super Pacific teams be stopped this weekend?
The ACT Brumbies are again Australia's best hope of stopping a New Zealand sweep of the quarter-finals this weekend.
Hurricanes rest stars for clash with Chiefs
The Hurricanes have raised eyebrows by resting captain Ardie Savea and second five Jordie Barrett for Saturday's crunch match against the Chiefs.
Angst over not-so-Super Rugby on screen
Midweek sports bulletins and commentaries declared that a former All Blacks coach had "slammed" modern rugby and declared it "unwatchable," prompting push-back from current All Blacks about changing… Audio
Super Rugby leaders Chiefs win vs Crusaders
The so-far unbeaten Chiefs have won on home turf 34:24 against defending champions the Crusaders. Read Jamie Wall's play-by-play of the match.
Chiefs: 'We know what's coming our way'
The Chiefs are bracing for a Crusaders backlash when they host the Super Rugby Pacific champions in Hamilton.
Moana Pasifika reflect on first ever home game
Moana Pasifika set their sights on more home games after their first home game crowd ignited spirits in Apia Samoa. Audio
Moana Pasifika still hopeful for a win in Super Rugby Pacific
Moana Pasifika still hopeful on securing a win in Super Rugby Pacific. Audio
Shields heading back to the Hurricanes
Former captain Brad Shields is returning to the Hurricanes.
Fijian Drua win against Crusaders in Lautoka
Fijian Drua win against Crusaders in Lautoka. Audio
Rookie Peter Lakai has big boots to fill
Hurricanes rookie Peter Lakai will have a chance to deliver on the hype when he steps into Ardie Savea's boots for the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues.
Ardie Savea given a one game ban
Ardie Savea has been handed a one-week suspension after he directed a throat-slitting gesture at an opponent during a Super Rugby Pacific match last week.