Second-half rally see the Hurricanes edge Crusaders

The Hurricanes have rallied in the second half to beat the Christchurch-based Crusaders 27-26 as both teams count down to Super Rugby Pacific finals appearances.

Injury to rule out All Blacks centre Havili

Crusaders outclass Waratahs in Super Rugby blowout

The clinical Crusaders have dealt the NSW Waratahs a reality check with a 42-18 Super Rugby Pacific drubbing in Christchurch.

Super Rugby Pacific integrity issues slapping punters in the face

Two weeks out from the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs and interest should, in theory at least, ratchet up several notches from here. But the competition, and its stewards, are playing supporters for fools -- Liam Napier writes.

Crusaders beat Moana Pasifika, go second in Super Rugby

The Christchurch-based Crusaders fielded an understrength team but still took a vital bonus point from a 41-7 win over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific.

Crusaders edge Blues, move to third

The Crusaders have scored a single try in each half to beat the Blues 15-3 in an edgy, pivotal match in Super Rugby Pacific.

Friday Five: McLennan eyes world domination, Folau returns

In stories you may have missed this week, Hamish McLennan considers a role with World Rugby, the idea of a Super Rugby draft is kicked around and Israel Folau is set to return to Twickenham.

Rugby Friday Five: McLennan sends another message NRL's way

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan couldn't help but send another barb NRL's way after announcing the code's $8.2 million surplus, while Scott Robertson said he's open to overseas selection when he takes over as All Blacks coach.

Super Rugby Pacific: R14 teams, verdicts, odds

The race for the finals is heating up with plenty of teams jostling for a position in the top 8. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Super Rugby Pacific: R15 teams, verdicts, odds

It's finally here, the final round of the Super Rugby Pacific season and there's still plenty on the line as we begin to prepare for the finals series. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Super Rugby Pacific: Rd 10 teams, verdicts, odds

After three bye weekends we're finally back to a full slate of match-ups in Round 10 as the fight for a top eight spot truly begins. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Super Rugby Pacific: Rd12 teams, verdicts, odds

The race for the finals is heating up with plenty of teams jostling for a position in the top 8. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Super Rugby Pacific: Rd13 teams, verdicts, odds

The race for the finals is heating up with plenty of teams jostling for a position in the top 8. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Super Rugby Pacific: Rd11 teams, verdicts, odds

The race for the finals is heating up with plenty of teams jostling for a position in the top 8. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Rebels blow halftime lead to hand Crusaders Super win

The Melbourne Rebels have again let a Super Rugby Pacific halftime lead slip to fall to the defending champion Crusaders 43-17 in a brutal clash.

Rugby Friday Five: RA still a Payne in the Haas for NRL

The code wars have erupted again with Rugby Australia reportedly plotting an audacious bid for NRL's Payne Haas, while the Western Force are still fuming following Lachie Swinton's no-call reckless hit on Jake Strachan.

Super Rugby Pacific: Round 9 teams, verdicts, odds

In our final round of bye weeks we are again treated to just four matches across Friday and Saturday nights as teams begin to prepare for the backend of the season. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Rugby Friday Five: Orange cards could make World Cup debut

World Rugby are considering implementing the successful Super Rugby Pacific TMO referral system with the introduction of orange cards, while Angus Bell is on track to be ready for the World Cup. This and more in our Friday Rugby Five.

Super Rugby Pacific: Round 8 teams, verdicts, odds

Officially entering the second half of the season, Super Rugby Pacific hits a second bye week with just four games to be played out across the weekend. Stay across all the weekend's line-ups, team news and odds here.

Crusaders overcome Moana Pasifika

The Crusaders rallied from 21-17 down at halftime to beat last-placed Moana Pasifika 38-21 in a seventh-round match in Super Rugby Pacific in Christchurch.