The whirlwind of hype and publicity that is Sonny Bill Williams could be about to blow its last puff in New Zealand. Yet, for once, he’s not hogging the headlines. …

The Chiefs are desperately seeking the winning formula that has deserted them over the closing stages of the Super Rugby season. Losses in their last two regular season games have …

Wallaby impact forward Radike Samo is determined to redeem himself and return to the Test squad after admitting he let himself down earlier in the year. Samo’s individual tries and …

Berrick Barnes says there wasn’t anything malicious about Quade Cooper’s high tackle on him that resulted in his rival five-eighth being suspended, as the pair battle it out for the …

The Crusaders expect the Chiefs to have stewed over their forward pack’s trouncing the last time the teams met when they clash in Friday’s Super Rugby semi-final. It’s less than …

Brothers Ben and Owen Franks switch roles in the only change to the Crusaders team to contest the Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs on Friday. Ben Franks will start …

Queensland flanker Liam Gill is aiming to force his way into the Wallabies squad for the Rugby Championship after making an unusual cross-code switch as a junior. The son of …

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says he hopes Kurtley Beale’s common assault case can be settled out of court after the matter was adjourned on Tuesday. The star fullback appeared in …

All Blacks backrower Keiran Read will miss the Canterbury Crusaders’ Super Rugby semi-final against the Waikato Chiefs on Saturday because of a cracked rib. Read was hurt during the Crusaders’ …

Andy Ellis reckons his Crusaders have enjoyed the better preparation ahead of their Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. The experienced halfback says his side have the momentum …

Water boy duties have not helped Queensland Reds playmaker Quade Cooper cool down over his Super Rugby suspension judging by a tweet that may land him in more trouble. Reduced …

Not content with ending Queensland’s Super Rugby title defence, Sharks coach John Plumtree wants import rule changes considered to ensure it is even harder for an Australian side to make …

Bulls winger Bjorn Basson is being treated in a New Zealand hospital after suffering a torn intestine during Saturday’s Super Rugby playoff loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch. He left …

History repeated for defending Super Rugby champions the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night – for all the wrong reasons. Just like their week four clash with the …

Life without Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper was challenging enough for the Queensland Reds. But watching his much-heralded replacement Ben Lucas limping off in the 20th minute of their knockout Super …

The Crusaders eased through to next week’s Super Rugby semi-finals with a clinical 28-13 dismantling of the Bulls in Saturday’s playoff in Christchurch. The Bulls conceded too many penalties over …

The International Rugby Board has appointed Brett Gosper as its new chief executive. The 53-year-old, a member of Australia’s under-21 team in his playing career, will start his role on …

Piri Weepu has signed a two-year Super Rugby contract to stay with the Blues. Weepu tweeted about his new contract with the Auckland franchise on Saturday, saying: “It’s official … …