Super Rugby
Papalii back as Blues captain
The Blues welcome back their captain Dalton Papalii as they prepare to square off against the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific competition at Eden Park.
Covid disrupts Super Rugby Aupiki as cases appear
Covid has put another spanner in another sports competition. This time it's the turn of Super Rugby Aupiki - the women's competition.
The opening round of the new comp this weekend has been delayed… Video, Audio
NZ Super Rugby squads move to Queenstown
The New Zealand based Super Rugby squads are moving to Queenstown this weekend in a bid to avoid Covid-19 cancelling any matches.
RNZ Sports Editor Stephen Hewson joins Lisa Owen to discuss the move.
…Moana Pasifika to host Blues, Drua to play Tahs in opening round of Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika will face off against the Blues in Auckland in their opening match of the revised Super Rugby Pacific competition while the Fijian Drua take on the Waratahs in New South Wales.
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart Stadium home
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team. Audio
Moana Pasifika one step closer to Super Rugby dream
Moana Pasifika has been granted an unconditional licence to join an expanded Super Rugby competition next year. Audio
Moana Pasifika to be confirmed in Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika's place in an expanded Super Rugby competition is set to be confirmed today, with two former All Blacks to lead the coaching set-up.
Australian SR teams review another whitewash
Australia's Super Rugby teams faced harsh reviews and "honesty sessions" as they digested another whitewash by their New Zealand counterparts.
Super Rugby: Highlanders vs Reds - latest from Dunedin
To Dunedin, where trans-Tasman Super Rugby will make a return for the first time since mid-March last year when the season was canned due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Tonight the Highlanders… Video, Audio
Upping the game in women’s sport coverage
“Not good enough” was the verdict of Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle after a fresh analysis of thousands of sports reports across our media found women feature in only about one in seven. But offshore… Audio
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Crusaders claim 12th title with win over Chiefs
The Crusaders had to scrap for it but overcame a courageous Chiefs 24-13 in a thrilling final to retain the Super Rugby Aotearoa title at their Christchurch Stadium fortress.
Can the Chiefs overcome history?
No team has ever beaten the Crusaders at home in 24 post-season matches, but that is the task facing the Chiefs if they are to take the Super Rugby Aotearoa title away from Christchurch.
Brown leaves the Highlanders early
Highlanders coach Tony Brown is leaving for Japan earlier than expected and won't lead the side during the Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition.
Women's Super Rugby game will create many opportunities
Women's rugby in New Zealand moves to another level on Saturday with the first women's Super Rugby match between the Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park.
Ben Strang on Ben Strang and Ben Strang
New Zealand's best teenage rugby players got together this month to play in the Super Rugby Aotearoa under-20 competition in Taupō.
Aaron Smith says Super Rugby is still brutal
All Black halfback Aaron Smith is keen for a revamped Super Rugby competition to get up and running because the current format is too tough on the players.
"A dream come true" - Fiji Rugby
Fiji Rugby has hailed the "historic" announcement the Fijian Drua have been awarded a conditional Super Rugby licence.
Moana Pasifika: "It's becoming a reality"
Moana Pasifika is delighted the Super Rugby dream is becoming a reality.
Helping Pasifika rugby thrive
Pasifika rugby has been the world's poor cousin for too long. Could a new plan help retain players and see the island game thrive? Audio