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Andy Dalton to move on

The Blues are on the hunt for a new chief executive after confirming the franchise and the Auckland Rugby Union would be led independently.
 

2013 Super Rugby preview: round 17

With all the hype surrounding the various test matches being played around the world, it could be easy to forget that there are two Super Rugby games on in Australia this weekend.

Super Rugby review: Round 16

The Highlanders produced the biggest upset in round 16 when they brought the Blues to their knees.
 

Gear heading to France

All Blacks and Highlanders wing Hosea Gear will head to France at the end of Super Rugby.
 

‘Canes to play Crusaders in Levin

The Hurricanes will play the Crusaders in a non-competition game in Levin next month.
 

Kirwan rings the changes

Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has made five changes to his side for its clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday night.
 

Flynn back, Ellis benched

Hooker Corey Flynn will make his return from injury when the Crusaders take on the Waratahs in Christchurch tomorrow night, while Andy Ellis will start the match from the bench alongside Robbie Fruean.
 

Palu to miss Crusaders clash

Waratahs No 8 Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of the side’s clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch tomorrow due to a knee injury.

Smith, Coles back for ‘Canes

Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith and hooker Dane Coles will return from injury when the side takes on the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday night.

Super Rugby round 15 wrap-up

The Chiefs have reminded the other Super Rugby sides why they claimed the title last year.

Hore dropped, Nonu back

Out-of-form Highlanders hooker and skipper Andrew Hore has been demoted to the bench for the team’s match against the Force in Perth tomorrow night, while second five Ma’a Nonu will return from injury.

Late change for Crusaders

Crusaders prop Owen Franks has been forced to withdraw from the side for tomorrow night’s clash against the Chiefs in Hamilton due to a hamstring injury.

Eleven uncapped players in Boks training squad

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has named eight new players in his second training squad to prepare for its tests against Italy, Scotland and Samoa next month.

Fruean benched… again

Centre Robbie Fruean has been benched for the Crusaders’ clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton tomorrow night.

Super Rugby round 14 wrap-up

The Crusaders are back to their dominating best and they proved as much as they crushed the Blues 23-3 in Christchurch.

Read returns

Kieran Read returns to the Crusaders’ starting XV and Israel Dagg remains on the bench for the side’s clash with the Blues in Christchurch tomorrow night.

Super Rugby round 13 wrap-up

The Reds have put the rest of the competition on notice.

Two in, two out for Chiefs

Injury concerns for Aaron Cruden and Tim Nanai-Williams have been offset by the returns of Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Ben Afeaki for the Chiefs’ clash with the Force in Pukekohe tomorrow night.

Smith recovering well

Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith has been ruled out of the side’s match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday morning (NZT) after suffering a concussion last weekend against the Bulls, but will remain in South Africa.

Super Rugby round 12 wrap-up

The Crusaders’ forward pack led the way as the side defeated the Brumbies 30-23 in Canberra on Sunday evening.

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Preview: All Blacks v France (second test)

Preview: All Blacks v France (second test)

We look at what both teams need to improve on ahead of tomorrow night’s second test in Christchurch.
 

Rugby News Poll

Should international teams play more midweek rugby?

  • Yes – it adds value to their tours
  • Yes – but only if midweek opponents are at full-strength
  • No – the games are too one-sided nowadays
  • No – there’s already too much rugby

Blogs

Keith Quinn 'Comical Ali's' last laugh?

Did Ali Williams really shed tears when he announced his retirement or was it one last prank on the media?

By Keith Quinn

Rugby News Rugby News' All Blacks squad

We reveal the 30 players who we think should make the team to play France.

By Rugby News

Shaun Eade Highlanders must sack Joseph

The struggling franchise must let go of its head coach and a couple of its senior players.

By Shaun Eade

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