The Brumbies are top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, but defending champs the Blues are out of the knockout qualification places after a first-ever loss to Moana Pasifika.
Cam Roigard broke Highlanders hearts as the Hurricanes left it until the last second to steal a 24-20 win in a Super Rugby Pacific stunner in Wellington.
Christchurch Boys’ High School has a storied history of stars in the No 10 jersey for the first XV - and a Darfield teenager is the latest to stake a claim.
The Upper Clutha rugby team could breathe a sigh of relief on its 125th jubilee match, with the final whistle bringing a 28-14 win over Maniototo at home in Wānaka.
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan has been beaten up in the boxing ring, thumped on the rugby league and union fields, and had his ego bruised at football training.
Coach Dan McKellar has questioned his side's commitment after watching the NSW Waratahs' finals hopes all but evaporate in a 48-33 loss to the Crusaders.
Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan is unlikely to play their season opener against the Mainland Tactix tonight after injuring her knee at training.
While it's fair to say Clayton McMillan isn't getting too carried away with the Chiefs' 35-19 win over the Crusaders, he admitted that he was a big fan of the way his side went about it.
Sports journo Sam Coughlan has been punched in the boxing ring, pummelled on the league field and scored at a Christchurch United football practice. This week he trained with the Linwood Bulls.
The Chiefs and Crusaders will meet in a blockbuster clash this weekend to decide which of the teams tops the standings heading into the final weeks of Super Rugby Pacific.