Super Rugby Aotearoa

Former Ireland coach joins All Blacks’ ranks

Joe Schmidt has been named as an All Blacks selector, but will not take up the role until after his former team Ireland tour New Zealand next year.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Savea commits to All Blacks, ditches code switch

All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea committed to play rugby in New Zealand for another four years Tuesday, jettisoning talk of a code switch to rugby league.

Chiefs deny unruly behaviour after final loss

Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is adamant none of his players or staff were involved in disorderly conduct at their Christchurch hotel after losing to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final.

Highlights: Crusaders vs Chiefs (Super Rugby Aotearoa final)

The Crusaders showed their trademark grit to secure a fifth-straight Super Rugby title, overcoming a gallant Chiefs side in Christchurch.

Mounga saves Crusaders from yellow peril to win final

Flyhalf Richie Mounga rescued the Crusaders from two yellow cards, kicking 14 points in a 24-13 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final in Christchurch on Saturday.

Blues fire late to sink final-bound Chiefs

The Blues rounded off their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign after scoring six tries to inflict a 39-19 defeat on the Chiefs in Auckland on Saturday.

Six-try Hurricanes blow past Highlanders

A faulty captain’s referral made Dane Coles the hero of the Hurricanes’ 41-22 comeback win against the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday.

Messam answers injury-ravaged Chiefs’ SOS

Former All Black Liam Messam is set to make a shock return to the injury-struck Chiefs squad ahead of this weekend’s Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the Blues.

Clinical Crusaders seal top spot

The Crusaders sealed their place at the top of the Super Rugby Aotearoa table by claiming a 29-6 victory over the Blues in Christchurch on Sunday.

McKenzie rescues Chiefs to make it five in a row

The Chiefs’ hot streak extended to five wins as Damian McKenzie kicked the match-winning penalty after the full-time siren to seal a 26-24 victory against the Hurricanes in Hamilton on Friday.