Super Rugby semis: Ruthless Crusaders on brink of breaking drought
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
After a state of emergency was declared in a water-logged Christchurch, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson called his team into a meeting four hours before their quarter-final against the Highlanders and briefed his forwards on how they... More...

How the Super Rugby semifinals are shaping up
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Handicapped, dealt a dodgy hand and yet, still, New Zealand rugby's cream continues to rise.As much as it may try, Super Rugby's flawed format could not prevent three Kiwi teams progressing to the semifinals. And it will now take... More...

Rugby: Chiefs sneak past Stormers to stay alive in Super Rugby playoffs
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The Dave Rennie era at the Chiefs will last at least another week after his side saw off the Stormers in this morning's quarter-final in Cape Town.The Chiefs were below their best for much of the match but, in the end, that mattered... More...

Rugby: Lions set up Hurricanes clash in Super Rugby semifinals
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The Lions nearly wasted their No 1 seeding overnight, needing a 77th-minute penalty from their own half to edge past the Sharks 23-21 and into the Super Rugby semifinals.Victory for the Johannesburg-based Lions set up a meeting... More...

Hurricanes beat Brumbies 35-16 in Super Rugby quarterfinals
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) " Hooker Dane Coles helped the defending champion Hurricanes to a 35-16 win over the ACT Brumbies in the first Super Rugby quarterfinal match.Coles took the field as a first-half replacement in his first... More...

'Mad Mondays' reminder for Super Rugby clubs
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
As the Super Rugby season draws to a close our five clubs have been reminded of the need for acceptable standards of behaviour at their post-season celebrations.A New Zealand Rugby Team Function Protocol was introduced last October.... More...

Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach: The Super Rugby quarter-final is on
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
It will be wet, but the Super Rugby quarter-final between the Crusaders and Highlanders is set to go ahead.Crusaders chief executive Hamish Riach has confirmed that the quarter-final is good to get, despite the terrible weather... More...

Gregor Paul: Toulon spending big on flawed Fekitoa
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Toulon think they are signing a top-class All Black in Malakai Fekitoa.The French club are certainly paying him as if he's an All Black superstar.Perhaps, though, they should have dug a little deeper when doing their due diligence,... More...

Rugby: Can Scott Robertson help Crusaders to Super Rugby glory?
July 22, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
In any other part of the world Scott Robertson would be well exceeding expectations. In Crusaders country, there are those who say he has not yet done enough. Such is the reality of living in a region steeped in unrivalled success.... More...

Friday's Super League clashes
July 20, 2017 (09:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby League ]
As well our Sky Live game of Wigan versus Leeds at the DW Stadium, there are two more Super League fixtures on Friday in the form of Hull against Huddersfield and Leigh against Salford. More...

Rovers strengthen for Super 8s
July 19, 2017 (05:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby League ]
Hull KR have signed powerhouse Samoan prop Mose Masoe on a short term deal as they prepare for the Super 8 Qualifiers. More...

Super Rugby quarter-finals
July 16, 2017 (07:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Super Rugby's regular season is over, but which teams will face off in the quarter-finals? More...

Super Rugby playoffs revealed
July 15, 2017 (17:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
There will be a New Zealand derby in the first week of the Super Rugby playoffs after the Lions secured top seeding with a victory overnight.The Lions moved ahead of the Crusaders on the overall standings following a 27-10 victory... More...

Friday's Super League teams
July 14, 2017 (00:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby League ]
Team news ahead of Friday's Super League fixtures including second-placed Leeds Rhinos against fourth-placed Hull FC. More...

Super 8s permutations
July 14, 2017 (00:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby League ]
We take a look at the permutations for the Super 8s and Qualifiers ahead of the final two rounds of Super League and Championship regular season fixtures. More...

Squire makes Highlanders return
July 12, 2017 (09:30) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
All Blacks flanker Liam Squire will make his Highlanders return when they face the Reds on Friday in their final game of the Super Rugby regular season. More...

Saturday's Super Rugby round up
July 08, 2017 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
The three newest teams in Super Rugby won some respect on Saturday, although in the case of the Southern Kings a thrilling win over three-time champions the Bulls was in vain as it came a day after it was confirmed they will be axed from the competition next season. More...

Cheetahs, Kings out of Super Rugby
July 07, 2017 (06:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
The Cheetahs and Southern Kings will be dropped from Super Rugby next season. More...

What we learned from Lions win
July 01, 2017 (08:30) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
The British and Irish Lions claimed a superb Test series-levelling victory over world champions New Zealand at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. More...

Leeds edge Saints to go second
June 29, 2017 (17:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby League ]
Leeds' youngsters rose superbly to the occasion to help the Rhinos to a tense 24-22 victory over St Helens that keeps them firmly on course for the Betfred Super League semi-finals. More...