All Blacks prop out for season

An All Blacks prop misses the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Poor crowds, rising costs hit Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have asked shareholders for an additional NZ$1-million (R10.5-million) in capital after a NZ$700,000 (R7.4-million) loss in 2024.

Moana doing ‘special things’ thanks to Savea

Coach Tana Umaga hails the impact of loose-forward dynamo Ardie Savea after Moana Pasifika pulled off arguably their biggest Super Rugby win by toppling the Crusaders.

Watch: Moana Pasifika stun Crusaders

The Crusaders conceded the most points in Christchurch this century in their shock Super Rugby Pacific loss to Moana Pasifika on Saturday.

Watch: Super Suaalii can’t save thrashed Tahs

Waratahs flyer Joseph Suaalii swoops in to stop the powerful Kini Naholo from scoring, but the Hurricanes still romped to a 50-point Super Rugby win in Wellington on Friday.

Super Suaalii back, JOC starts for Saders

Wallabies sensation Joseph Suaalii returns for the Waratahs, while veteran playmaker James O’Connor earns his first start of the season for the Crusaders.

Blues ‘hating’ life, Cotter calls for reset

Coach Vern Cotter admits he is “hating” the Blues’ current slump but believes their Super Rugby title defence can be revived.

Chiefs boss ‘embarrassed’ after big win

Clayton McMillan says elements of the Chiefs’ win over Moana Pasifika were “borderline embarrassing” despite scoring 50 points to extend their lead atop the Super Rugby log.

Watch: Chief DMac douses Moana comeback

Damian McKenzie scored 20 points to help the Chiefs claim a big win in round six of Super Rugby Pacific on Friday, despite four unanswered second-half tries from Moana Pasifika.

Crusaders bench five-try hero

Macca Springer’s reward for scoring five tries is a seat on the Crusaders bench for the Super Rugby showdown with the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.