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.

Hammett takes calculated gamble with 'Canes

Rolling the rotation dice has cost the Hurricanes once already this season, but coach Mark Hammett has faith in first five Tusi Pisi and Brad Shields.

Wulf targets return to Blues against Highlanders

Blues wing Rudi Wulf hopes to be back playing again soon, but his injury has ruined any chance he had of making the All Blacks.

Lack of tries costs Hosea Gear All Blacks spot

Hosea Gear hasn't quite had the impact in Dunedin he – and anyone supporting the Highlanders – would have liked.

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