Bumper crowds expected for Aotearoa openers

Crowds are expected to flock to Auckland and Dunedin with a combined total of over 60 000 fans anticipated for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Watch: Refs explain Aotearoa breakdown rules

New Zealand Rugby Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence and Kiwi referee Paul Williams explain the new breakdown rules that will be implemented during Super Rugby Aotearoa.

NZ & Aus Super Rugby fixtures

All the fixtures for the first five rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa as well as the new Australian Super Rugby tournament.

Super Rugby Aotearoa teams (Round 1)

Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend.

Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Hurricanes

The Hurricanes will hope that the presence of All Blacks loose-forward Ardie Savea will help the team find more consistency during Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, writes DYLAN JACK.

Barrett brothers reunion put on hold

The Hurricanes and Chiefs have suffered early injury blows as Jordie Barrett and Sam Cane are expected to sit out the first round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Blues

The Blues will welcome the presence of two world-class playmakers to boost the challenge for their first piece of silverware since 2003, writes DYLAN JACK.

Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Crusaders

The defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders should still be favourites to retain their title on the domestic scene, writes DYLAN JACK.

Fans allowed to flood Aotearoa stadiums

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that there will be no crowd limits at stadiums when Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way this weekend.

Barrett keen to resume sibling rivalry

Beauden Barrett says he cannot wait to don the Blues jersey for the first time and face younger brother Jordie and former side the Hurricanes.