Clayton McMillan sees the value in short turnarounds at the end of a campaign.
A senior Crusaders rugby coach has blasted Christchurch's mayor over the ongoing delays in building a new stadium, alleging: "She never wanted it."
Crusaders and All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder has been ruled out for the rest of the year with a shoulder injury.
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dissect the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals that went exactly to the formbook, at least on the scoreboard.
Black Ferns 23 Australia 10
A new era for the Black Ferns started on a sodden and ultimately successful note on Monday with a gritty comeback victory against the Wallaroos to open their pre-World Cup campaign.
Chiefs 39 Waratahs 15
After easing past the Waratahs in today's quarter-final, the Chiefs will now face one of the most difficult challenges in Super Rugby.
Blues 35 Highlanders 6
One down, two hurdles to clear for the Blues.
Brumbies 35 Hurricanes 25
The Hurricanes have been unable to complete a perfect quarter-final weekend for New Zealand teams, knocked out by the Brumbies in Canberra tonight.
All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu believes he has cracked the code as to why Leon MacDonald's Blues are the best in nearly 20 years.
New Zealand Rugby's provincial unions have signed off the $200 million Silver Lake deal.