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 Chiefs have won 28-21 in Hamilton against the Highlanders.
Sat, Mar 23
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 Highlanders went down to the Brumbies 21-27 in Dunedin.
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
Coach Clarke Dermody said standards were agreed at start of season and were for everyone after Harmon was late to a team meeting.
Wed, Mar 6
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 have kicked off the Super Round in Melbourne with a comfortable win over the Highlanders in Melbourne to continue their unbeaten start to the 2024 season.
Fri, Mar 1
The match was evenly poised throughout most of the first half with both sides showing their physicality in the early stages.
Sat, Feb 24
While he will not be blowing any whistles, the 54-year-old told 1News he was not done with coaching just yet.
Sun, Feb 18
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
The Hurricanes and Highlanders are the only teams that haven't had overseas tours this Super Rugby pre-season.
Fri, Feb 9
Former Highlanders and Japan coach is set to join Rassie Erasmus as South Africa's attack coach according to media there.
Tue, Jan 30
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
Hayden Wingfiled and his three sons were personally delivered the new 2024 season jerseys by Highlander Sam Gilbert at Dunedin Airport.
November 22, 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.
As the Warriors fly high in third on the NRL ladder, the bandwagon only continues to grow - including from other sporting teams in other codes.
August 16, 2023
Former head coach will return from mentoring Japan national team to take up new role as Highlanders' director of rugby.
August 10, 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
Smith told 1News at the squad's Mount Maunganui camp that he was looking forward to helping young halfback as well as learning from him.
June 22, 2023
Former All Blacks coach and Rugby World Cup winner Sir Steve Hansen believes Super Rugby needs to make changes.
June 16, 2023
First-five to return for quarter-final against Waratahs but key lock Tuipulotu is out for the rest of Super season.
June 5, 2023
Slip-up against Hurricanes highlighted a vulnerability in defending champions, but this is the time of the year they excel, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 4, 2023