NZ worried about domestic intensity after Goodhue blow New Zealand Rugby has warned that the intensity of the domestic Super Rugby Aotearoa competition is not sustainable after All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue was … Rugby • 15 Apr 21
Regan retains place in Highlanders XV for Chiefs game Offaly native Jack Regan has retained his place in the Highlanders starting team for the Super Rugby Aotearoa fixture against the Chiefs in Hamilton on … Rugby • 03 Mar 21
Brumbies and Blues pick up big wins in Super Rugby The Brumbies romped to a record 61-10 victory over the Waratahs in Super Rugby AU, while Auckland Blues beat the Wellington Hurricanes 31-16 in New … Rugby • 27 Feb 21
Midlander Regan makes Super Rugby bow for Highlanders Offaly man Jack Regan made his Super Rugby Aotearoa debut for the Highlanders but his side lost 26-13 to the Crusaders. Rugby • 26 Feb 21
Offaly's Jack Regan primed to make Super Rugby debut Jack Regan, son of Offaly hurling legend Daithi, will make his Super Rugby Aotearoa debut on Friday after being named to start for the Highlanders … Rugby • 24 Feb 21
Super Rugby NZ to end with 43,000 sell out at Eden Park The Auckland Blues have announced that their clash with Canterbury Crusaders in the final match of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa competition has already been … Rugby • 10 Aug 20
Gatland breaks for Lions duty as Chiefs lose again Peter Umaga-Jensen scored two first-half tries as the Wellington Hurricanes beat the Waikato Chiefs 31-18 in the penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Rugby • 08 Aug 20
Christie double keeps Blues in Super Rugby title hunt Finlay Christie scored an early try in each half as the Blues beat the Highlanders 32-21 to keep their Super Rugby Aotearoa title hopes alive. Rugby • 02 Aug 20
Crusaders beat Chiefs to close in on Super Rugby title The Crusaders put one hand on the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy with a 32-19 victory over the Chiefs in Hamilton. Rugby • 01 Aug 20
Chiefs left feeling the Blues after another defeat The Auckland Blues got back on the winning path as they sent the Waikato Chiefs crashing to an unwanted record with a 21-17 victory in … Rugby • 26 Jul 20
Hurricanes hand Crusaders first home defeat in 4 years Wes Goosen scored two tries to help the Wellington Hurricanes to a 34-32 win over the Canterbury Crusaders, ending the home side's four-year unbeaten streak … Rugby • 25 Jul 20
Gifted Perenara shows gamesmanship a double-edged sword Jonny Holland is a big admirer of TJ Perenara, but believes the Hurricanes and New Zealand scrum-half could soar to new heights if he toned … Rugby • 21 Jul 20
Stunning Highlanders comeback denies Gatland's Chiefs Sio Tomkinson scored a try after the final siren as the Otago Highlanders rallied from an early 24-0 deficit and produced a storming second half … Rugby • 19 Jul 20
Hurricanes snatch win over Blues as Barretts face off Jordie Barrett kicked a sideline conversion of Asafo Aumua's 76th minute try and gave hosts Wellington Hurricanes a 29-27 victory over the Auckland Blues in … Rugby • 18 Jul 20
New breakdown rules make defences 'like rugby league' Stricter interpretations around the tackle in Super Rugby Aotearoa are allowing sides to ignore contesting the breakdown and fan out across the field making defences … Rugby • 15 Jul 20
New kicking rules a game within a game It will be interesting to see how new kicking rules play out as Super Rugby AU gets up and running, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 08 Jul 20
Hurricanes blow Chiefs' title ambitions off course The Wellington Hurricanes virtually ended the Waikato Chiefs' Super Rugby Aotearoa title ambitions with a 25-18 victory on Sunday, despite playing almost the entire second … Rugby • 05 Jul 20
Crusaders surge to summit after toppling Highlanders Loose forward Tom Christie scored two second-half tries for the Canterbury Crusaders as they relentlessly ground down the Otago Highlanders to record a 40-20 victory … Rugby • 04 Jul 20
Dan Carter pleased after 'rusty' return to fray Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter gave himself a pass mark after his first game of rugby in New Zealand since 2015. Rugby • 04 Jul 20
All Blacks v Australia's rugby league team on the cards Australia rugby league coach Mal Meninga has confirmed that negotiations are under way for the Kangaroos to play New Zealand's rugby union team in a … Rugby • 25 Jun 20
Gatland sinks Dad's Chiefs as pro rugby resumes in NZ Professional rugby union resumed today after a three-month Covid-19 shutdown as the Otago Highlanders beat the Waikato Chiefs 28-27 in the opener of New Zealand's … Rugby • 13 Jun 20
Australia's Super Rugby confirmed for July start Australia's domestic "Super Rugby AU" schedule has been confirmed for 3 July to 19 September after getting approval from broadcasters, Rugby Australia said on Wednesday. Rugby • 10 Jun 20
Dan Carter's dad hopes son won't get 'smashed' Dan Carter's shock decision to join the Auckland Blues has riled up fans of his former side Canterbury Crusaders to such an extent that even … Rugby • 05 Jun 20
