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Super Rugby: The pros and cons of opening up eligibility
Opinion - There's a ridge of low pressure causing some bad weather over New Zealand right now, but it's unclear whether it's being caused by some serious hot air from across the Tasman, writes Jamie…
Epic encounter shows what Super Rugby should be
Analysis - It's become annoyingly de rigueur to bash Super Rugby, and while some of the criticism is warranted, there can be no such complaints here and now, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby: Mass vacancies and a showpiece clash
Opinion - The worst kept rugby secret in NZ was revealed this week with the announcement Leon MacDonald, Jason Holland and Scott Hansen will join the All Blacks coaching set-up.
Are the Warriors for real? We're about to find out
Opinion - The Warriors' hot form to start the NRL season will meet a severe test in the form of the Storm, Roosters and Panthers, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby: New lows for the Highlanders
Analysis - the Blues' demolition of the Waratahs bent to a pattern for New Zealand teams in Aussie, but the Western Force win over the Highlanders bucked that, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Roger Tuivasa-Shock: Back to the Warriors
RTS is gone. Or back, depending on whether you're a fan of the Blues or the Warriors. But why, asks Jamie Wall.
Super Rugby Pacific: Momentum keeps on building for a Chiefs' title
Opinion: The Chiefs latest win against the Hurricanes shows just how good the Clayton McMillan-coached side is, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Super Rugby Pacific: NZ heavyweights set to clash in broad daylight
Opinion: Who knew that putting up new lights would be hazardous in windy conditions, and that it would be windy in Wellington, Jamie Wall writes?
Super Rugby wrap: All aboard the Canes train
Opinion - The Super Rugby Pacific front end has turned into a perfect way for the Canes to consolidate a points platform that should set them up for a strong finish, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby: How do you solve a problem like Moana?
Opinion - Moana Pasifika are currently rooted at the bottom with six losses - with several issues to address to stop their losing streak, writes Jamie Wall.
'It just really put it in perspective' - Caleb Clarke journeys to Malawi
Opinion - The Blues star was joined by social media influencer Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck, with the pair admitting that experiencing life in a developing country was "eye-opening", writes Jamie Wall.
NZ Rugby provides roadmap for the women's game
Analysis - Almost $22 million is being pumped into female rugby, which may well end up being a key turning point for the game as we know it in Aotearoa, Jamie Wall writes.
Chiefs v Blues: Who shaded who?
Opinion - The Chiefs really are living up to their name this year, currently ruling the Super Rugby Pacific table after a 20-13 win over the Blues last night, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Six Nations keeps pace with Super Rugby style, top ref says
The Six Nations finished up with Irish eyes smiling and a massive French performance showing the serious underlining of the threats they pose, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Super Rugby wrap: A masterclass in dropping the ball
Momentum is one of the key things in rugby if you're wanting to win, but after perhaps the best start to a Super Rugby season in years the ball has been decidedly dropped, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby Aupiki: What we learned
Opinion - We certainly found out just how much it meant to New Zealand's - and maybe even the world's - newest top level rugby rugby union side to lift a trophy, but there was plenty to think about… Video
Blues v Warriors: Where did the love go?
This Sunday in Auckland the Blues and Warriors will both play home games at the same time in their hometown, for what might be the first time ever.
'Razor' Robertson set to be sharpshooter NZ rugby needs
Opinion - It's official: For the first time ever, we know who the next All Black coach will be almost a year before he officially starts work, Jamie Wall writes.
Super Rugby wrap: Double heartbreak for the Blues
Opinion - The Blues men's and women's teams both played their parts in two very dramatic games of Super Rugby over the weekend, but coming out on the wrong side of both results will sting, Jamie Wall … Video
Much at stake as longstanding foes square off in rematch of 2022 final
Will New Zealand's most heated Super Rugby rivalry get another blast this weekend, Jamie Wall asks? Video
A landmark win over Crusaders for the new boys
The Fijian Drua's defeat of the defending champions was built on a strong set piece, the skills that only Fijians seem to possess and their passionate fans. Video
Rest and rotation headscratchers hit Super Rugby
Opinion - The Hurricanes and Highlanders both head into this weekend without their captains, the former for reasons that have dominated headlines, the latter for ones that are far harder to…
Passion and hatred still burns bright: Ardie ignites Super Round
Opinion - A lot of us were asking for a reason to shelve the All Black coaching talk for a few days at least, so really a thank you is in order to Ardie Savea for giving us one, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Super Round needs the tempo to remain high
Opinion - The Super Round is still very much a work in progress - but at least we'll get a definitive answer on its future after the weekend, writes Jamie Wall.
Super Rugby round one: What we learned
Super Rugby burst back onto the scene over the weekend and the quality, pace and performances across the board were impressive. Video