The Hurricanes are still flying, the Chiefs bounced back, and Moana Pasifika enjoyed another win. It was slim pickings elsewhere, writes Patrick McKendry.
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The defending champions have started their season with four losses in four weeks - and it might get worse, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Mar 17
The Chiefs have beaten the Fijian Drua comfortably in Hamilton, coming out 46-29 winners.
Sat, Mar 16
With some big scalps already this year, Australia's teams look far more convincing than in the recent past.
Thu, Mar 14
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
Widely-rated Australia's best hope, the Brumbies were outplayed across the ground by the Chiefs.
Sun, Mar 3
The Chiefs got the job done in round one against the Crusaders but they didn't look the same without their first-five, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Feb 26
Re-match of last season's grand final goes down to the wire - and this time it was the Chiefs who took the spoils in a thriller.
Fri, Feb 23
George Bower to start in Super Rugby opener following knee reconstruction, with Crusaders fielding two former All Black props on the bench.
Thu, Feb 22
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
Loose forward is given the honour in the absence of veterans Sam Cane and Brad Weber.
Tue, Jan 30
Chiefs head coach says his No.10 must 'kick door down' in replacing Richie Mo'unga in national side.
Wed, Jan 24
All Blacks skipper and new Tokyo Sungoliath signing says the eligibility "conversation" is worth having for New Zealand Rugby.
November 29, 2023
The 2024 squads will feature 30 players for each of the four Kiwi franchises with Chiefs Manawa in particular enjoying their recruiting season.
November 28, 2023
Quality backline, including Damian McKenzie at No.10, will give last season's losing finalists a big advantage in 2024, writes Patrick McKendry.
November 9, 2023
All 12 franchises are naming their sides today for next year's competition with plenty of changes expected after the end of another Rugby World Cup cycle.
Ta'avao has opted to head back over the Bombay Hills to where his Super Rugby career began, signing a two-year deal with the Blues from next season.
November 8, 2023
Cane is now the 10th All Black from this year's Rugby World Cup squad to confirm a move overseas following their loss to the Springboks in the final.
November 3, 2023
Kiwi teams in both Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Aupiki will instead be kitted by Australian apparel brand Classic who are promising heritage jerseys and expanded product ranges.
July 12, 2023
Cane said it was "incorrectly reported" that it was his "decision" not to front the media after defeat at Waikato Stadium.
June 28, 2023
The nonsense aimed at Ben O'Keeffe on social media shines a light on what has been occurring at amateur level for years, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 27, 2023
Anton Lienert-Brown could miss up to three All Blacks Tests after his nasty head-on-head collision with new teammate Dallas McLeod over the weekend.
Experienced official O'Keeffe says he is concerned about where rugby is going after copping online abuse and threats after Crusaders victory.
June 26, 2023
Triumphant and departing Crusaders coach calls for new Christchurch stadium Te Kaha to be focal point for past glories.