Hurricanes

Longevity record for Nonu and Thrush

All Black veterans Ma'a Nonu and Jeremy Thrush will set new Hurricanes records for longevity when the Super Rugby pace-setters meet the Crusaders on Friday. Having equalled Tana Umaga's record as the...

Longevity record for Nonu and Rush

All Black veterans Ma'a Nonu and Jeremy Thrush will set new Hurricanes records for longevity when the Super Rugby pace-setters meet the Crusaders on Friday. Having equalled Tana Umaga's record as the...

McCaw to lead last 'home' Crusade

Injuries have forced Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder to make seven changes to the starting line-up for their last Super Rugby home game of the season. Richie McCaw will captain the team against the...

Kiwis keep two prized assets

The New Zealand Rugby Union retained two more of their prized assets and rising stars on extended contracts. In what is a major announcement, 23-year-old Brodie Retallick and 24-year-old Julian Savea,...

Tackle Tueday: Julien Savea

In this weeks tackle Tuesday we look at Julien Savea’s huge hit on Lolagi Visinia. With the Blues looking to get back into the game against the Hurricanes, Visinia was fed the ball just outside the Hurricanes...

'Perfectionist gene' to aid Scotland

Carving out a professional rugby career around the disruption and discipline of four daily insulin injections fostered a meticulous streak in Jason O'Halloran he likes to call his "perfectionist gene". ...

Crusaders ravaged by injuries

The Crusaders' fast-fading hope of reaching the Super Rugby play-offs were dealt another cruel blow. It was revealed that five of the team's All Blacks have been ruled out of the encounter with the...

Sharks limp back home

The Sharks have paid a dear price for snapping a six-match losing streak with a hard-fought a 21-14 over the Reds last Friday. Stephan Lewies, Willem Alberts, Frans Steyn, Stefan Ungerer and Dale Chadwick...

Fox Sports - The Shortball Super Rugby Round 15

SuperSport - Super Rugby Round 15 Wrap