Super Rugby debate heats up: NZ Rugby owes Australia nothing - Hansen
Sir Steve Hansen has called for New Zealand Rugby to stand strong and not crumble under Australia's pressure when it comes to deciding the format for Super Rugby.
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The tackle Braydon Ennor would have rather not made
The tackle Braydon Ennor would have rather not made
Braydon Ennor made one tackle he probably wished he didn't have to on Saturday night.
Crusaders storm back to beat Blues
Crusaders storm back to beat Blues
The Crusaders extended their unbeaten run against Super Rugby opposition in Christchurch to 36 matches, by delivering another lesson in patient persistence.
'Disgraceful' call costs Warriors in loss
'Disgraceful' call costs Warriors in loss
The Gold Coast Titans have won a rare home game after a gutsy 16-12 win over the Warriors.
Whetukamokamo Douglas: The power in a name
Whetukamokamo Douglas: The power in a name
Whetukamokamo Douglas is a Crusader and a Māori All Black who has taken his famous name from the East Coast to Italy to Christchurch.
Crusaders v Blues: Is this a new chapter in the storied conflict?
Crusaders v Blues: Is this a new chapter in the storied conflict?
The bitter rugby rivalry between the Crusaders and Blues and Canterbury and Auckland has been re-ignited ahead of tomorrow night's clash.
Blues spring surprise for crunch Crusaders clash
Blues spring surprise for crunch Crusaders clash
The Blues have diverted slightly from their established winning formula in favour of an extra playmaker for Saturday's titanic clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Blues avoid mind games with the Crusaders
Blues avoid mind games with the Crusaders
Rugby fans won't get to see the sight of Dan Carter playing against the Crusaders this weekend after all.
Attack was ‘degrading, humiliating’
Attack was ‘degrading, humiliating’
A national sporting representative and university scholarship recipient has been convicted of domestic violence despite claims it would end his career prospects.
'People were being snaky': Hesson opens up on captaincy drama
'People were being snaky': Hesson opens up on captaincy drama
Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has recalled the captaincy controversy involving Ross Taylor in 2012 as the "toughest time in his career".
Olympic hopeful transitions from gymnastics to hammer
Olympic hopeful transitions from gymnastics to hammer
There may not appear to be many similarities between gymnastics and the hammer throw, but Canterbury Olympic hopeful Lauren Bruce believes there are a few.
Sinnamon savouring a rare victory at Addington
Sinnamon savouring a rare victory at Addington
Age is not slowing Lionel Sinnamon down.
National league aims to keep players sharp
National league aims to keep players sharp
An inability to travel overseas and the need to keep top players at a high level were the drivers to get a new national premier hockey league under way.
Two tournaments set to touch down in city
Two tournaments set to touch down in city
Christchurch has scored a touch double.
NZ Rugby set to ditch SANZAAR and Super Rugby - report
NZ Rugby set to ditch SANZAAR and Super Rugby - report
Rugby's 'Aratipu' review wants Super Rugby scrapped in favour of a transtasman competition, according to a report.
Otago Boys' first XV star scores ridiculous try
Otago Boys' first XV star scores ridiculous try
Otago Boys' High School No 8 Semisi Taeiloa Tupou scored a stunning try against John McGlashan College on Saturday.
Rugby Championship could go ahead: Sanzaar
Rugby Championship could go ahead: Sanzaar
Southern hemisphere rugby remains optimistic about playing the Rugby Championship later this year and that a full Super Rugby competition will be run next year.
Community sport gets $68m boost
Community sport gets $68m boost
Community sport and national leagues will receive the bulk of the Government's first $80 million release from its $265 million Sport Recovery Package.
Prominent horse trainer banned for eight years
Prominent horse trainer banned for eight years
Prominent Canterbury harness racing driver and trainer Nigel McGrath has been disqualified for eight years after pleading guilty to three serious racing offences.
Canterbury surf lifesaving award winners named
Canterbury surf lifesaving award winners named
Taylors Mistake club athlete Louis Clark has been named sportsperson of the year at the Canterbury Surf Life Saving New Zealand awards.