Japan coach relishing his club, school roles
Former Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has gone back to the grass-roots, but is soon to return to the international game.
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Milner-Skudder injures knee
Milner-Skudder injures knee
The injury gods are not smiling on Nehe Milner-Skudder.
New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers
New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers
As coaches and players get ready to head back to Japan, one big advantage of playing in the country has been taken away.
Highlanders have a plan
Highlanders have a plan
Better start, strong finish and work hard in the middle.
Aaron Cruden says sayonara to NZ rugby
Aaron Cruden says sayonara to NZ rugby
Cancer survivor and World Cup winner, the curtain has fallen on Aaron Cruden's time in New Zealand rugby, with the former All Black left out of the Chiefs final Super Rugby Aotearoa match of the season.
Highlanders make change on wing
Highlanders make change on wing
The Highlanders have made just one change to their team to take on the Crusaders on Sunday in Christchurch.
Tough task for Highlanders in Chch, but nothing to lose
Tough task for Highlanders in Chch, but nothing to lose
It is going to be tough for the Highlanders to win on Sunday against the Crusaders, but the side is not going to hoist the white flag.
Four teams still in contention for final
Four teams still in contention for final
Woodlands, Marist, Pirates Old Boys and Star are all still in contention for the Galbraith Shield final heading into the last round of matches tomorrow.
Intriguing semifinals in store
Intriguing semifinals in store
Two very intriguing semifinal match-ups will be played tomorrow in the Southern region.
Cromwell Goats chasing perfect season
Cromwell Goats chasing perfect season
The pace-setting Cromwell Goats team is chasing perfection when it takes on Maniototo in the Central Otago premier club championship at Anderson Park tomorrow.
Loss may be good sign for A-U
Loss may be good sign for A-U
Alhambra-Union is fresh from a heartbreaking one point loss to Taieri in the weekend.
Alhambra-Union favoured for top 6 spot
Alhambra-Union favoured for top 6 spot
Southern just about wrapped up a top six spot with a hard fought victory over the winless Spannerheads, who languish on two points with three to play — they are consigned to the bottom two in a season that promised so much.
All Black No10 battle heats up
All Black No10 battle heats up
Beauden Barrett is back wearing the No10 jersey for the Blues but Richie Mo'unga's showdown with Josh Ioane on Sunday might give a more informative assessment of the All Blacks' depth at first five.
Development focus but still games to win
Development focus but still games to win
Some familiar faces are missing.
Ioane at 10 with new perspective
Ioane at 10 with new perspective
Josh Ioane is back with a new perspective.
Rugby Chat: Talking Varsity, Dunedin's impending face-off
Rugby Chat: Talking Varsity, Dunedin's impending face-off
Paul chats to Varsity co-captain Jack McHugh and George Witana from Dunedin about the season and their upcoming face-off this weekend.
Nugget turned Chief has eye on All Black prize
Nugget turned Chief has eye on All Black prize
Pita Gus Sowakula might be playing in a losing team, but the 25-year-old Chiefs No8 is stamping his mark on Super Rugby and has his eyes on an All Blacks prize.
Move south pays off for West Taieri
Move south pays off for West Taieri
West Taieri journeyed south and found riches.
Aim for Otago players to be fitter, faster
Aim for Otago players to be fitter, faster
Otago is hoping to nab a couple of key forwards back for some part of the domestic competition.
Aaron Smith pulls off 'never seen before' try saver
Aaron Smith pulls off 'never seen before' try saver
All Blacks and Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith has done many freakish things on the rugby field over his career, but a trysaving effort against the Blues on Sunday might take the cake.