Chiefs Trampled In One-Sided Final

Wellington, May 31 NZPA - The Chiefs had no answer to the magnificent Bulls at a deafening Loftus Versfeld, succumbing 61-17 in a record-shattering Super 14 rugby final this morning.

Preconceptions Shattered By Super Finalists

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, May 30 NZPA - Mils Muliaina reckons unpredictability could be a key weapon for the Chiefs team he leads into tomorrow morning's (NZT) Super 14 rugby final in Pretoria -- although he reckons the Bulls could say the same thing.

Progress Made On Air New Zealand Cup Changes

Provincial Unions, the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association and the New Zealand Rugby Union have agreed a set of principles which will guide changes to New Zealand's premier domestic competition with the aim of creating meaningful competition for all Provincial Unions across New Zealand.

Air New Zealand Cup Workshop

22 May 2009 - A workshop of New Zealand's Air New Zealand Cup Provincial Unions has made excellent progress towards a new and sustainable structure for New Zealand's domestic rugby competitions.

The Super 14 Rugby - Semi Finals

The Super 14 Rugby competition this year had been a close contest right to the end of the round robin. The four finalists have been determined. Three NZ franchises and one South African franchise have prevailed. Now, who will win at all from here? It will not be easy for any team!

Crusaders Cling To Title Chance

Wellington, May 16 NZPA - The Crusaders' Super 14 rugby title defence is in the lap of the gods after grinding out a 15-13 defeat of the Blues in Auckland tonight.

Super 14 Rugby Week - 14th Round

This coming weekend is the final week of the Super 14 round robin. Seven teams are contesting for the final four playoff spots making this the closest competition in recent memory.  It is pleasing to say that three of the New Zealand franchises are right in it. The South African & Australian teams are going to factor in the last week also.

Leon MacDonald Announcement

Crusaders and All Black fullback Leon MacDonald will take up a contract to play for Japanese club Kintetsu immediately following this season's Rebel Sport Super 14.

NZRU & ARU Joint Statement On Sanzar Discussions

The New Zealand Rugby Union and Australian Rugby Union will continue to work towards expanding Super Rugby from 2011 in partnership with South Africa despite the current impasse in negotiations with SA Rugby.

New Zealand Expresses Sympathy After Tragic Death Of Shawn Mackay

On behalf of the New Zealand rugby community and New Zealand's five Rebel Sport Super Rugby franchises, the New Zealand Rugby Union has passed on messages of condolence to the family of Shawn Mackay and to the Brumbies and the Australian Rugby Union after the tragic death of the Brumbies and form