Super Rugby
Crusaders prop Perry to see specialist over broken arm
All Blacks prop Tim Perry will see a specialist on Monday to determine whether he needs surgery on a broken arm, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has said.
Crusaders beat Blues in Super Rugby opener
The Crusaders have opened their Super Rugby title defence with a dramatic 24-22 win over the Blues in Auckland, aided by two penalty tries.
Foley miss seals Hurricanes win
Bernard Foley has broken the Super Rugby pointscoring record for the NSW Waratahs, but a costly late missed penalty has condemned his side to a 20-19 opening-round loss to the Hurricanes in Sydney.
RECAP Rugby: Blues vs Crusaders
Super Rugby - The Blues have begun their 2019 Super Rugby campaign with a narrow 24-22 loss to the defending champion Crusaders in Auckland. Look back at RNZ's live coverage with Jamie Wall.
Highlanders beat Chiefs in season opener
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith's last minute try gives the Highlanders a 30-27 season opening win over the Chiefs in Hamilton.
RECAP Rugby: Chiefs vs Highlanders
Super Rugby - The Highlanders have come from behind to beat Chiefs 30-27 in Hamilton in the 2019 Super Rugby season opener. Get the commentary from Jamie Wall.
Super Rugby season starts again
Can the all conquering Crusaders complete the three-peat? Will the Blues shake off several seasons of despair and reclaim their place as a Super Rugby super power? RNZ's rugby correspondent Joe Porter… Video, Audio
Nonu gets nod, SBW on bench
Ma'a Nonu will make his starting return for the Blues against the Crusaders but a reunification with Sonny Bill Williams won't happen from the opening whistle.
Hendricks' heart pumping again for rugby
Former Springboks winger Cornal Hendricks is set for a remarkable return to Super Rugby, some three years after being told playing on could cause cardiac arrest and cost him his life.
All Blacks return on Nonu's radar
In a scene more reminiscent to the build-up to an All Blacks test, camera operators and journalists clamoured for position at Blues training on Tuesday. Video
Ben Smith and Luke Whitelock to co-captain Highlanders
Ben Smith and Luke Whitelock will co-captain the Highlanders during this year's Super Rugby season.
Scott Robertson looking good for All Blacks job - Bidwell
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will be the biggest threat to Ian Foster in the race for the All Blacks top job, writes Hamish Bidwell.
Co-captain Cane still on mend
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane will miss more than half of the 2019 Super Rugby season, and potentially more, as his recovery continues from a broken neck.
Hunt given career lifeline
The NSW Waratahs have thrown troubled cross-code star Karmichael Hunt a lifeline, signing him to a one-season Super Rugby deal.
More gifts coming for new All Blacks prop
Karl Tu'inukuafe finally has a chance to sit back and reflect on his meteoric rise in 2018.
Sport: Pacific Super Rugby hopes dashed
Hopes for a Pacific-based Super Rugby team dashed after Fiji pulls out of proposed bid. Audio
Pacific Super Rugby bid comes up short
A proposed Pacific-based Super Rugby team is effectively dead in the water after failing to find the required funding.
Crusaders lose assistant in Welsh coach swap
The Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar is taking over from fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac at Welsh club Scarlets.
Gareth Evans extends stay with Hurricanes
Loose forward Gareth Evans has extended his stay at the Hurricanes until the end of the 2020 season.
Rieko Ioane to stay on the wing for the Blues
Blues coach Tana Umaga says Rieko Ioane will stay on the wing.