Blues break 21-year Super Rugby drought after Caleb Clarke final hat-trick sinks Chiefs
The ruthless Blues had too much muscle in wet conditions at Eden Park for the Chiefs, scoring five tries to triumph in the Super Rugby final in style.
Highlanders’ star, nephew of 1995 All Black dies after ‘medical event’
Otago Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop, left, nephew of 1995 All Black Graeme Bachop, has died at the age of 25, New Zealand Rugby announced on Tuesday. Photo: Derek Morrison/AFP
Chiefs upset Hurricanes in Super Rugby semi-final
A Waikato Chiefs side inspired by Damian McKenzie upset the Wellington Hurricanes on Saturday to set up a Super Rugby final against the Auckland Blues.
Chiefs come out ‘firing’ to power past Reds and reach Super Rugby semi-finals
The Chiefs got off to a frenetic start, claiming four of their six tries during an electric opening 25 minutes of the quarter-final against the Reds in Hamilton.
Crusaders crush Moana to keep Super Rugby title defence alive
Skipper Codie Taylor scored two tries as the Canterbury Crusaders hammered Moana Pasifika on Friday to keep their Super Rugby title defence alive.
WATCH: Hapless Crusaders suffer first loss to Brumbies in 15 years
The Brumbies earned their first win over the Crusaders in 15 years on Saturday, virtually ending the defending champions’ hopes of reaching the Super Rugby playoffs.
Record Super Rugby try scorer TJ Perenara backed for All Blacks return
Wellington Hurricanes captain Brad Shields is backing teammate TJ Perenara to regain his All Blacks place after coming back this season from a ruptured Achilles.
‘Very big result’ as Blues beat Hurricanes to go top of Super Rugby log
A thrilling top-of-the-table match in Auckland was decided after the final hooter as the home side Blues repelled waves of Hurricanes attacks.
Reds beat Crusaders to break 25-year Christchurch drought
Dynamic winger Tim Ryan scored two tries as the Queensland Reds beat the Canterbury Crusaders to land their first Super Rugby win in Christchurch for 25 years.