Will Jordan pictured warming up for the Crusaders before their recent win over the Chiefs in Christchurch.

Calf issue rules Will Jordan out for rest of Super Rugby season

A recurrence of a calf injury during the Crusaders' win at the weekend will sideline Jordan for another four to six weeks.

2:57pm

Ruben Love runs in for his try for the Hurricanes against the Highlanders.

Analysis: Hurricanes' title push keeps Love in All Blacks' spotlight

Ruben Love is currently the best performing No.10 in the country and should look to July Test series with confidence, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, May 24

Hurricanes winger Kini Naholo celebrates his try during the Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues v Hurricanes held at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.

'We want to finish first': Hurricanes thrash Blues at Eden Park

After a record 24-47 win over the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday, the Hurricanes are now eyeing an end to their decade-long title drought.

Sun, May 17

George Bower celebrates his try for the Crusaders against the Blues.

Analysis: Leicester's powerful influence is taking Crusaders places

Fainga'anuku's switch from the midfield to flanker (and back again) has made the Crusaders' attack far more threatening, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, May 10

George Bower of the Crusaders celebrates his try.

Centurion Bower scores first-ever Super Rugby try as Crusaders overrun Blues

Marking his 100th Super Rugby match with his first-ever try, prop George Bower was finally on the board, as the southerners achieved a dominant win against their northern rivals.

Sat, May 9

Crusaders lock and All Blacks captain Scott Barrett.

Scott Barrett's return to Crusaders complicated by 'squeaky moments'

The All Blacks captain and veteran Crusaders lock was due to return from his sabbatical in a fortnight.

Wed, May 6

The versatile Leicester Fainga'anuku says he's eager to contribute for the Crusaders in any way he can.

'I just do the job' – Leicester loving loose forward experiment

Crusaders back-turned-flanker Leicester Fainga'anuku may stay in the No.7 jersey for his team's crunch game against the Blues on Friday.

Mon, May 4

Erin Clark leads the Warriors off the field after their victory over Parramatta in Sydney.

Analysis: Warriors the big winners in battle for hearts and minds

The Warriors and the NRL produce consistently compelling entertainment that Super Rugby cannot currently match, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, May 3

Blues Sam Nock - Super Rugby Pacific - Round 12 match between Moana Pasifika v Blues held at North Harbour Stadium

Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers

The scenes at Albany tonight stood in stark contrast to 2025.

Sun, May 3

April 2026
Leicester Fainga'anuku celebrates his try against the Brumbies.

Hurricanes wary as Crusaders ready to let Leicester loose again

Fainga'anuku will start at No.7 again for the Crusaders against a Hurricanes team on the up this season.

Thu, Apr 30

Blues players celebrate Beauden Barrett's successful extra-time penalty which helped them beat the Reds at Te Kaha Stadium.

Analysis: Wildly successful 'super round' gives rugby the boost it needs

Christchurch turned it on this weekend and provided a public relations win for the game at just the right time, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, Apr 26

Chiefs wing Leroy Carter looks for space against the Hurricanes at Waikato Stadium.

Analysis: Is 'robotic' Super Rugby entering a mid-life crisis?

The competition is celebrating its 30-year anniversary but the vibe just seems off in 2026, suggest 1News writers Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry.

Wed, Apr 22

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa makes a break during the Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 match between the Blues and Queensland Reds at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium in 2023.

Blues unite in show of support for teammate with terminal cancer

Cameron Suafoa announced his retirement from the game last week after the return of an aggressive form of cancer.

Tue, Apr 7

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa.

Blues star retires from rugby after terminal cancer diagnosis

In a video shared to social media, Cameron Suafoa told viewers he was given the "unfortunate news" that his cancer was now terminal.

Fri, Apr 3

March 2026
Tupou Vaa'i and the Chiefs react to conceding a try to the Brumbies in Canberra.

All Black's knee injury adds more pain to Chiefs' defeat

Tupou Vaa'i and two of his teammates have left the Chiefs' squad in Australia a week early following a dispiriting loss in Canberra.

Sun, Mar 22

Match officials, from left, Todd Petrie, Ben O' Keeffe and Maggie Cogger-Orr look at the big screen during the Blues v Chiefs match in round one.

'Frustration': Do Super Rugby officials have breakdown blindness?

Analysis: Suspicions remain – despite denials – that the ruck area is being refereed more leniently in Super Rugby, writes Patrick McKendry.

Fri, Mar 20

Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga pictured before his team's loss to the Blues at Eden Park.

Tana Umaga confirms approach to help coach All Blacks

The Moana Pasifika head coach distanced himself from a 1News report last week but was more forthcoming at Eden Park today.

Sun, Mar 15

Codemeru Vai celebrates his try for the Blues against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park.

Blues coolly close out victory as Moana Pasifika see red

Moana struggle with their discipline against rivals before head coach Tana Umaga drops big All Blacks hint.

Sun, Mar 15

Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga.

'They don't want us here' - Tana Umaga lashes out at rivals Blues

The Moana Pasifika head coach has distanced himself from a story linking him to the All Blacks but had a lot more to say about his former franchise.

Thu, Mar 12

Beauden Barrett talks to Blues coach Vern Cotter after a pre-season game in January.

'Happy it's over' - Beauden Barrett on All Blacks' coaching drama

Dave Rennie's appointment gets the thumbs up from the Blues and All Blacks playmaker, who says he will soon be in talks with the new boss.

Wed, Mar 11

Beauden Barrett makes a break for the Blues against the Crusaders at Eden Park.

Analysis: Barrett pulls strings for Blues as Crusaders self-destruct

Beauden Barrett's quality in his first game back helped expose the Crusaders at Eden Park, writes sports reporter Patrick McKendry.

Mon, Mar 9

February 2026
Crusaders replacement Leicester Fainga'anuku charges for the line during his team's defeat to the Brumbies.

Brumbies enjoy historic victory over clueless Crusaders

The men from Canberra scored eight tries in thrashing the Crusaders in Christchurch - the first time they have won in the city since 2000.

Sun, Feb 22

The three Barrett brothers, from left, Beauden, Scott and Jordie, pictured after the All Blacks' win over the Wallabies at Eden Park last year.

Analysis: Barrett brothers on the brink of a big year for All Blacks

A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.

Thu, Feb 19

Angus Ta'avao trains with the Highlanders.

Former All Black confirms passing of his young son

Angus Ta'avao, who played for the Highlanders on Friday, wrote on social media that his son Leo has passed away.

Tue, Feb 17

Tupou Vaa'i scores a try for the Chiefs against the Blues that Super Rugby Pacific organisers say should not have stodd.

Crucial Vaa'i try for Chiefs against Blues should have been disallowed

The Chiefs and All Blacks lock illegally leaped over several defenders to score a disputed try in his team's narrow win.

Tue, Feb 17