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All Blacks first five Aaron Cruden is back in the mix for the Chiefs as they take on the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday night. ...

You could call him the big improver - Auckland-born lock Will Skelton is the latest Kiwi to officially pledge allegiance to the Wallabies. ...

Highlanders first-five Lima Sopoaga has returned from an ankle injury and will square off against former team-mate Colin Slade when the Crusaders visit Dunedin on Saturday night. ...

Faifili Levave has done the rugby equivalent of trading in his old Honda for a sparkling new Toyota. ...

Todd Blackadder must despise this time of the year. ...

Having a full group of fit backs to select from makes all the difference to the defending champions, Evan Pegden reports. ...

Top Taranaki referee Richard Kelly hopes the path he has taken will lead to him officiating at the 2016 Rio Olympics. ...

All Black Aaron Cruden will come off the bench for the Chiefs tomorrow night with Gareth Anscombe to remain as starting pivot, Evan Pegden reports. ...

Don't expect the Blues to fall into the trap of a kicking duel with the Sharks tonight. ...

The Highlanders have been bolstered by the return of key players from injury and suspension ahead of tomorrow's southern Super Rugby derby against the Crusaders in Dunedin. ...

It spoke volumes that Hurricanes first five-eighth Beauden Barrett barely blinked when told his All Blacks team-mate Aaron Cruden would not be starting for the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. ...

The burglars who stole Ryan Crotty's rugby gear may be in for nasty shock. ...

Zac Guildford has been cut loose by the Crusaders. ...

Gloucester have announced the signing of back-rower Jacob Rowan from Leeds Carnegie....

Brad Barritt knows Saracens must be at their most disciplined if they are to beat Toulon in the Heineken Cup final....

Heineken Cup finalists Saracens and Toulon dominate the shortlist for the European Player of the Year award, with Jonny Wilkinson out to defend his crown....

Leeds Carnegie have announced the capture of former England and Sale forward Chris Jones from Premiership side Worcester on a two-year contract....

Edinburgh have completed the signing of Irish prop John Andress from Worcester Warriors on a two-year deal....

England have been given a boost ahead of their first Test against New Zealand after Mike Brown declared himself fit for the series opener on 7 June....

Sarries celebrate: Saracens would have been singing in the changing rooms after beating Clermont “No one likes us. No one likes us. No one likes us. We don’t care.” So goes the famous chant …Continue reading » ...