The Highlanders are rivalling the Crusaders with their ability to get worse every week, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Apr 24
The Hurricanes are flying as high as they ever have, but they're about to embark on one of the toughest trips in the game, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Apr 15
Three late tries hand victory to Blues after Manawa dominate early exchanges at a wet Eden Park.
Sun, Apr 14
Super Rugby went missing at the weekend, and the players are ready for a fight with NZ Rugby. The game is at a crossroads, writes Patrick McKendry.
Tue, Apr 9
We have a derby match to savour at last when the Hurricanes host Damian McKenzie and company on Saturday, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Apr 8
Diagnosed with CTE, the ex professional rugby player donated his brain to science – what it reveals can't be ignored.
Sun, Apr 7
The Blues easily defeated the Western Force at home 50-3 to go top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings.
Fri, Apr 5
It's official - the defending champions are back. Well, they celebrated their first win of the season anyway, writes Patrick McKendry.
Tue, Apr 2
The Blues won back-to-back games at Eden Park, getting up 47-8 over Moana Pasifika in Auckland.
Sat, Mar 30
Forget playing in Christchurch, playing the Drua in Fiji in February or March is now the toughest gig in Super Rugby, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 25
The Blues won for the first time in 10 years against the Crusaders at Eden Park.
Sat, Mar 23
The big lock returns for crunch match at Eden Park as Blues scent blood against struggling defending champions.
Wed, Mar 20
The Hurricanes are still flying, the Chiefs bounced back, and Moana Pasifika enjoyed another win. It was slim pickings elsewhere, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 18
The defending champions have started their season with four losses in four weeks - and it might get worse, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Mar 17
Analysis: Is first-five still the key tactician in rugby, or has halfback taken over? Cam Roigard's influence suggests the latter, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Mar 13
The two Pacific rivals contributed to the match of the weekend in Melbourne but the Chiefs look increasingly ominous, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 4
The Blues showed no mercy in Whangārei as they were 34-10 victors in their opening match of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Sat, Feb 24
On the brink of the new season, Vern Cotter isn't making predictions beyond the team giving 'ourselves a big uppercut' at some point.
Thu, Feb 22
The Blues are set to play the Drua on Saturday in the opening round of Super Rugby, and for Clarke it means winning a little family rivalry.
Tue, Feb 20
He's lost weight already but Tuipulotu's injury suffered in pre-season doesn't require surgery.
Thu, Feb 15
The 12 franchise captains travelled to Auckland to celebrate season start but questions remain about the Rebels and Moana Pasifika, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Feb 14
Blues skipper suffers the injury in his team's pre-season victory in Tokyo and will return home for surgery.
Sun, Feb 4
The All Blacks midfielder and Blues centre and his partner shared the news on Instagram yesterday.
The fast bowler made an impressive debut for the Auckland Aces in the Super Smash and has already set new goals for the summer sport.
Wed, Jan 17
With the departures of Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick, Tuipulotu sees an opportunity to make the position his own.
Tue, Jan 16