Pat Lam slams media late-night door knock

Beleagured Blues coach Pat Lam has hit out at media intrusion as the franchise gets embroiled in yet more negative news.

Mixed reaction to proposed rugby rule changes

Mixed reaction from the Hurricanes' brains trust suggests the IRB can forget about gaining universal approval on proposed amendments to the laws of rugby.

McCaw-Braid lock horns at unfamiliar No 8

The Blues have moved stand-in skipper Luke Braid to No 8 to face the Crusaders in Saturday night's Super Rugby matchup in Christchurch.

IRB refutes claim Fuimaono-Sapolu is banned

A row has erupted between the Samoan Rugby Union and the IRB over the non-selection of Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu.

Lam confident in All Black squad

The Blues may be bottom of the table but coach Pat Lam has every faith in his players selected for the All Blacks squad.

Social media backlash to Lam racism

Condemnation from rugby players across the world for racist remarks aimed at Pat Lam have also seen a swell in support for the Blues coach.

Emotional Pat Lam hits back at critics

An emotional Pat Lam has hit out at racial criticism being fired as a reason for the failings of the Blues.

Stadiums first training session

The Crusaders held their first training run at the new Christchurch Stadium.

NZ wins Sevens World Series

Carter kicks first goal at Christchurch Stadium

Crusaders first-five Dan Carter kicks goals ahead of the opening of Christchurch Stadium

Hurricanes 2012 season

Images from the Hurricanes' 2012 Super Rugby campaign

Highlanders 2012 season

Images from the Chiefs' 2012 Super Rugby campaign