Havili heading for Japan
Crusaders captain David Havili, who was overlooked for the All Blacks squad named on Monday, is leaving New Zealand rugby.
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Hurricanes thrash Chiefs in Super Rugby final
Hurricanes thrash Chiefs in Super Rugby final
The Hurricanes are Super Rugby champions for a second time, after storming to a 60-5 win over the Chiefs in the final in Wellington.
Dunedin premier rugby round 13 wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round 13 wrap-up
Harbour first five Rique Miln played a blinder in the drizzle at Bathgate Park.
Coach sees silver lining in Vipers' recent losing streak
Coach sees silver lining in Vipers' recent losing streak
University of Canterbury head coach Tim Belcher believes back-to-back losses could ultimately benefit his side, despite the Vipers slipping outside the top four with two rounds remaining in the regular season.
Finals hopes in the balance for Sumner
Finals hopes in the balance for Sumner
Sumner will need a win to keep their Metro Premiership finals hopes alive when they face Sydenham in a do-or-die clash on Saturday.
Cancer battle can’t stop milestone man
'I’ve just got to keep on smiling': Cancer battle can't stop milestone man
When West Melton front-rower Blair Colombus was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, one goal immediately went on his to-do list - reach 100 division one games.
Milestone blazer feels 'pretty good'
Milestone blazer feels 'pretty good' after devastating diagnosis
Thomas Cockburn is not letting a shock diagnosis get in the way of his life and achievements, having received his 100-game blazer from the Springston Rugby Club.
Dunedin premier rugby round 12 wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round 12 wrap-up
Alhambra-Union shook off the disappointment of being docked five competition points with a gutsy 43-41 win against Green Island in a Dunedin division 1 match at Miller Park.
Crusaders outclassed by rampant Chiefs
Crusaders outclassed by rampant Chiefs
The defending champs had no answers, as the Chiefs ran in try after try to slam the gate shut on the Canterbury team's hopes of making another Super Rugby final.
Macklan Robertson key for Sumner
Macklan Robertson key to Sumner's Metro Premier finals run
Former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's son, Macklan, is looking to steer Sumner towards the Metro Premier finals after playing a pivotal role in their win over Lincoln University.
Chiefs aiming to dethrone Crusaders
Chiefs aiming to dethrone Crusaders
The Chiefs may reach a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific final - but they'll have to dethrone reigning champs the Crusaders to stay on track for a first title since 2013.
Super round at new stadium defies forecast
Super round at Christchurch’s new stadium defies forecast
Hosting three days of sold-out Super Rugby Pacific games over a super round at Christchurch’s new indoor stadium has paid dividends for the city after visitors spent $13 million.
Skullet man’s rise to fame
'Mum is not a fan': Skullet man’s rise to fame
Does this Canterbury first XV rugby player have the greatest hairstyle in New Zealand?
Brown set to become All Blacks assistant
Tony Brown set to become All Blacks assistant coach
Tony Brown will join the All Blacks as an assistant coach in 2028.
Hurricanes blow Brumbies away to reach semis
Hurricanes blow Brumbies away to reach semis
A ruthless Hurricanes side destroyed the Brumbies in a record 66-12 rout in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Wellington.
1st XV 'magic round' breaks down barriers
1st XV 'magic round' at St Bede's breaks down barriers
A South Island 1st XV rugby "magic round" is being credited for breaking down geographical and social barriers for young men, a Christchurch school principal says.
Crusaders' quarterfinal clash with Blues sells out fast
Crusaders' quarterfinal clash with Blues sells out fast
It took just 20 minutes for tickets to the quarter-final between the Crusaders and Blues at Te Kaha to be snapped up.
Crusaders make statement in thumping win over Hurricanes
Crusaders make statement in thumping win over Hurricanes
Though they may meet again in 2026, the Crusaders have landed a significant psychological blow ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.
100th premier game milestone a fiesty encounter
100th premier game milestone a fiesty encounter
Referee Jared Le Gros - who cut his teeth playing rugby in North Canterbury as a five-year-old - has returned to his old club to celebrate a milestone.
Grizz’s loose forward legacy lives on in grandson
Grizz’s loose forward legacy lives on as grandson chases glory at world champs
Growing up with his grandfather All Blacks great Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie watching from the sideline, University of Canterbury flanker Finn McLeod was never short of inspiration.