Rugby: What Cane learned from master McCaw
Rugby: What Cane learned from master McCaw
It was billed as the master versus the apprentice and Sam Cane freely admits he learned plenty from Richie McCaw last weekend.
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Rugby: Sonny Bill's time in NZ rarely dull
Rugby: Sonny Bill's time in NZ rarely dull
Farewell then, Sonny Bill, your time in New Zealand rugby was short - a few months over two years - but it was certainly memorable.
Rugby: SBW's 'handshake agreement' the biggest surprise
Rugby: SBW's 'handshake agreement' the biggest surprise
Sonny Bill Williams has been accused of many things during his sporting career. Possessing a finely-honed sense of irony is not one of them.
Boxing: Win to open doors for Cameron
Boxing: Win to open doors for Cameron
Shane Cameron hopes his stunning knockout victory over Monte Barrett last night will open the door to bigger things in the heavyweight division - maybe even a world title fight.
Rugby: Attitude key as Crusaders begin to get desperate
Rugby: Attitude key as Crusaders begin to get desperate
They could welcome back All Blacks Kieran Read, Israel Dagg and even Dan Carter, but just as important for the Crusaders will be their attitude against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
Rugby: NZRU tight-lipped over All Blacks jersey sponsor
Rugby: NZRU tight-lipped over All Blacks jersey sponsor
More than 100 years of tradition could be nearing an end but the New Zealand Rugby Union are refusing to confirm or deny a report that a sponsor's logo could be emblazoned on the famous black jersey.
Rugby: Chiefs plot rough landing for Crusaders
Rugby: Chiefs plot rough landing for Crusaders
The Crusaders' journey to Hamilton was disrupted by fog today. They will be hoping that is the last diversion they have to make on their way to the promised land of the playoffs.
Rugby: Chiefs' Horrell becomes centre of attention
Rugby: Chiefs' Horrell becomes centre of attention
It's a measure of Andrew Horrell's progress this season that the Chiefs have named him in the unfamiliar position of centre to take on the Crusaders tomorrow night.
Rugby: Blackadder sees why Chiefs are at the top
Rugby: Blackadder sees why Chiefs are at the top
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He has his three All Blacks back and Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder says his side will need them against a Chiefs team which deserves its place at the top of the competition.
Dan Carter, Kieran Read and Israel Dagg represent the cavalry for the Crusaders as they return from their injuries suffered on All Blacks duty against Ireland.
Boxing: Parker ready for professional debut
Boxing: Parker ready for professional debut
Plenty of talented amateur boxers have struggled to adapt to the paid ranks, but New Zealand heavyweight hope Joseph Parker says he is ready to take the next step.
Cycling: Henderson a force to reckon with in Tour
Cycling: Henderson a force to reckon with in Tour
The day belonged to Mark Cavendish but fellow sprinter New Zealander Greg Henderson is proving a force to reckon with in his first Tour de France.
Rugby: Chiefs taking high road to semis
Rugby: Chiefs taking high road to semis
As promised by captain Jamie Mackintosh, the Highlanders needled the Chiefs, and in particular Sonny Bill Williams, but there would be no repeating their round one success in Hamilton.
Rugby: Hurricanes eye playoffs after win over Crusaders
Rugby: Hurricanes eye playoffs after win over Crusaders
It took a four-week test window to halt the Super Rugby competition and the Hurricanes only 80 minutes to turn it on its head.
Rugby: Rampant All Blacks crush Ireland
Rugby: Rampant All Blacks crush Ireland
A concerted team effort was demanded of the All Blacks after last week's lacklustre performance in Christchurch and they delivered in spades tonight, thrashing Ireland by 60-0 in Hamilton.
Rugby: Irish out to test Cruden's defence
Rugby: Irish out to test Cruden's defence
Ireland have praised the talents of Aaron Cruden but there is little doubt they will target Dan Carter's replacement in the final test of the series at Waikato Stadium tomorrow night.
Rugby: Crusaders hardest hit by test window
Rugby: Crusaders hardest hit by test window
Todd Blackadder warned this test series window could have a big bearing on the Super Rugby competition and in a cruel twist it turns out his Crusaders side has been worst affected with one match still to play.
Rugby: Cruden hopes for warmer reception at home ground
Rugby: Cruden hopes for warmer reception at home ground
Being left out in the cold was given new meaning to the All Blacks reserves in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Rugby: Bruised All Blacks promise better attitude
Rugby: Bruised All Blacks promise better attitude
Injuries will change the personnel but the chastened All Blacks have also promised a difference in attitude as they look for a series clean-sweep over Ireland in Hamilton on Saturday.
Rugby: Home support will add to Irish hurdle
Rugby: Home support will add to Irish hurdle
Ireland couldn't have picked a more difficult place in which to continue the quest for their first ever win against the All Blacks than Christchurch's new rugby stadium.
Inspired Ireland give All Blacks almighty fright
Inspired Ireland give All Blacks almighty fright
Dan Carter has broken Irish hearts with a drop goal with 30 seconds remaining to give the All Blacks a 22-19 in an incredibly tense test in Christchurch.