Super Rugby

Highlanders start Ioane, recall Gatland

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has made two personnel changes and two positional swaps to his side for Sunday’s clash against the Blues in Dunedin.

Dobson: Mid-September start looking more likely

Stormers coach John Dobson discusses the team’s return to training, prospects for a domestic competition kicking off and thoughts of playing in a ‘bio-bubble’.

Reds welcome back Petaia, Brumbies swap one

The Brumbies and Reds have named their lineups for Saturday’s Super Rugby AU clash in Canberra.

Test centres start for Force, Rebels lose captain

The selection of Kyle Godwin and Richard Kahui in midfield are two of four changes to the Western Force’s starting XV for their match against the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.

Whitelock hits 150 for Crusaders

Sam Whitelock will make his 150th appearance for the Crusaders in their showdown against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

Watch: Beaumont backs New Zealand’s Super Rugby plans

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont joined Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Mils Muliaina on Sky Sports New Zealand’s ‘The Breakdown’, to discuss plans around Test rugby being played later this year before also supporting New Zealand Rugby’s plans to involve the Pacific Islands in a refreshed Super Rugby competition.

‘Lions tour could be disastrous for Gatland’

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss the latest news in the rugby world, which includes a possible new investor in WP Rugby and Warren Gatland’s woes at the Chiefs.

Aaron Smith is chased by Brad Weber HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 19: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders is chased by Brad Weber of the Chiefs during the round 6 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on July 19, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Jones: Super Rugby Aotearoa model is way forward

England coach Eddie Jones believes Super Rugby Aotearoa is pointing the way forward for any potential new southern-hemisphere franchise competition.

NZ Rugby submits three options for new comp

A new report suggests New Zealand Rugby has tabled three draft options for a trans-Tasman competition to replace Vodacom Super Rugby in 2021.

Watch: I want to finish on my terms – Hadebe

Former Sharks hooker Monde Hadebe says he is determined to make the most of an opportunity to play for Griquas after seeing out a four-year ban for doping.