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Super Rugby Pacific talking points: Back down to earth for Moana
The Blues saved their best for their cross-town rivals, while an unlikely scrap erupts in Wellington. Video
Super Rugby Pacific: The difference a Barrett can make
Analysis - While one point was the margin of victory, the real difference between the Blues and Hurricanes was the 134-test veteran. Video
Blues v Hurricanes: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round eight game at Eden Park. Video
‘It's awkward’ - Blues facing must-win territory this weekend against Canes
To say things haven't gone according to plan for the Blues in their title defence season is putting it mildly.
Explainer: NZ Rugby washes its hands of INEOS
It is ironic that NZ Rugby have walked out looking pretty clean in regard to a deal they were initially criticised for, writes Jamie Wall.
'Validation’ - DMac’s decision says a lot about NZR’s eligibility policy
Much has been made about eligibility rules lately, but this latest development shows just how strong the pull of the black jersey is.
The most watched rugby team? Fijian Drua's staggering view numbers
Analysis - The team's chief executive claims that half the Fijian population tunes in every time they play.
Super Rugby Pacific round seven: the upsets keep coming
Analysis - Even the shortened round gave us a result for the ages. Video
Explainer: Why does everyone get so bloody angry about schoolboy rugby?
Jamie Wall reveals just what's going on in yet another controversy rocking the often turbulent and bizarre school rugby landscape.
Super Rugby Pacific: Rob Penney and Vern Cotter, how the tables have turned
Watch: This time a year ago the two rival coaches' situations were diametrically opposed to where they find themselves now.
Blues v Crusaders: What you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round six match. Video
Moana Pasifika v Chiefs: what you need to know
Team lists, news and key stats for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round six game. Video
‘It's just an ugly thing’: Dalton Papali’i on Blues’ woes
One missed conversion against the Chiefs was all it took for the Blues to be having the same, frustrating conversation with themselves for the fourth time this season.
Super (hero) Rugby Pacific: Round five talking points
The Blues and Chiefs put their powers to the test in Hamilton, while the Crusaders achieve a remarkable stat in Christchurch. Video
Chiefs v Blues: What you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round five match. Video
Highlanders v Hurricanes: What you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round five match. Video
Stevenson lifts lid on All Blacks snub, future plans
Shaun Stevenson hinted at a potential test-switch, plus where he wants to head after his time at the Chiefs is over.
Super Rugby Pacific round up: ‘Fan-centric’ finally has a meaning
Analysis: The competition's cracking start continued with a fourth round full of upsets, but can it hold its momentum now the NRL has started, asks Jamie Wall. Video
'It's what the competition needs' - reaction to Moana's first victory of the season
Watch: even the beaten Hurricanes acknowledged the importance of Moana Pasifika's first win of the season.
Super Rugby Pacific: What you need to know about Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes
Team lists, key stats and the latest news for Saturday night's match at Eden Park. Video
Super Rugby Pacific: Blues looking like a shadow of the team that won last year
Watch: The defending champions slumped to their third loss this season, coach says "we need to be better".
Super Rugby Pacific round three talking points
Watch: The cards came out, the scores stayed close and the stars started to shine, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Super Rugby Pacific: So close, yet so far for Moana Pasifika
WATCH: It's too early to say the side has completely turned a corner, because the results need to start coming - but this is a good sign, writes Jamie Wall.
Hurricanes v Blues: what you need to know
Watch: team lists, key stats and news about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific match in Wellington. Video
Moana Pasifika v Highlanders: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's game in Albany. Video