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Live: Blues women v Chiefs women - first-ever Super Rugby women's match

The visitors hold a halftime lead in a landmark game for women's rugby at Auckland's Eden Park. http://dlvr.it/Rypsly

Dave Wessels quits as Melbourne Rebels coach ahead of Kiwi Super Rugby clashes

Despite a public plea from a senior Wallabies star, Dave Wessels has stepped down just two weeks before the Rebels host the Blues in Super Rugby trans-Tasman. http://dlvr.it/RypGN1

Life story: Respected rugby writer's legacy to Canterbury sport

Bob Schumacher was respected and popular with sports stars, media peers and generations of newspaper readers. http://dlvr.it/RynQT4

Super Rugby: La Toya Mason, an English World Cup winner, is at home with the Chiefs

La Toya Mason, who played in three World Cup finals, reckons she never reached her full potential but is thrilled with women's rugby's growth before historic Super Rugby clash. http://dlvr.it/Ryl7vJ

Rugby Australia aim to mirror NZ Rugby with own private investment rescue deal

The organisation is also seeking private equity investment after posting a $29.1 million deficit which threatened to turn the game amateur. http://dlvr.it/RykRMS

Super Rugby: Highlanders No 9 Aaron Smith wants to erase memory of 'embarrassing' Hurricanes loss

The Highlanders co-captain says his side found their identity in the month following a 30-19 home loss to the Hurricanes, a low point of their year. http://dlvr.it/RyjX24

Eddie Jones under fire for snubbing English Premiership in favour of Japanese jaunt

There is mounting unease in England over the Australian's extracurricular activities following Beauden Barrett's bombshell revelation. http://dlvr.it/Ryg9BS

Silver Lake deal: Sports Minister Grant Robertson urges NZ Rugby, players to 'continue talking'

Sports Minister calls for more dialogue between the parties for the good of the game ahead of key vote on the multi-million dollar deal. http://dlvr.it/RyfSjS

Crusaders better off playing Waratahs in Wollongong, forecast 2021 deficit

Fresh from making a "very small loss" last year, the Crusaders didn’t fight for a home game against the Waratahs next month. http://dlvr.it/RydZC4

Eddie Jones' extracurricular activities make a mockery of England players and fans

OPINION: Beauden Barrett's revelation is the latest in a raft of PR gaffes associated with England's Aussie coach during his six-year tenure. http://dlvr.it/RybB7z

Teenage Blues lock Maia Roos embracing 'the power of yet' as she continues to grow

Maia Roos has been on the fringes of the Black Ferns before turning 20 and feels she has everything she needs to succeed. http://dlvr.it/RyZThB

All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara confirms 'genuine' interest in NRL move to Roosters

One of the Hurricanes' favourite sons says he has spoken to Roosters coach Trent Robinson about the switch to the NRL. http://dlvr.it/RyXP1Y

Super Rugby: Chiefs call veteran Liam Messam into squad as injuries hit finalists

The franchise's most-capped player will make a shock return to the squad as injuries decimate loose forward stocks. http://dlvr.it/RyWL1k

All Blacks: Welsh Rugby Union confirms clash against ABs in Cardiff

The All Blacks will return to play Wales in Cardiff for the first time since 2017. http://dlvr.it/RyVhPv

SleepHalo phone charger features radiation protection

A new wireless mobile phone charger incorporates a radiation shield. In partnership with SleepHalo™The SleepHalo wireless phone chargerA new wireless mobile phone charger incorporates a radiation shield. In partnership with SleepHalo™ http://dlvr.it/RySc1d

'Watch this space': Blues assistant Cheryl Smith excited by Super Rugby opportunity

The Blues and Chiefs will play a historic women's rugby fixture this weekend, but it should only be the start of something. http://dlvr.it/RyRXxZ

Super Rugby: Crusaders to make call on Braydon Ennor after second club game

Braydon Ennor’s bid to be available for the Super Rugby Aotearoa final is on track after his encouraging return to the park at the weekend. http://dlvr.it/RyQwsv

Blues coach Leon MacDonald demands answer after 'silly' doctor's ruling

Furious Blues coach Leon MacDonald demands answers after the match-day doctor scratched one of his players early in their loss to the Crusaders. http://dlvr.it/RyP2zN

Super Rugby: New mum Les Elder to show her 'softer side' as Chiefs captain

Former Black Ferns skipper says having a child has made her a more empathetic and understanding leader. http://dlvr.it/RyNSLB

Manasa Mataele keen to remain at Crusaders despite Fijian Drua's emergence

Suva-born Manasa Mataele beams when discussing Fijian Drua’s likely addition to Super Rugby next year, although he wants to stay put. http://dlvr.it/RyMWyT

Super Rugby: Crusaders or Blues? Chiefs now face dilemma over who to cheer for

A safe passage through to the final, or the chance to play the decider at home? Either way, it's a luxury the Chiefs never could have imagined. http://dlvr.it/RyKw8k

Super Rugby: Former All Blacks help Force dream of glory after Reds upset

Jeremy Thrush and Richard Kahui play key roles as the Perth-based side stuns Brad Thorn's Reds to book a semi-final spot against the Brumbies. http://dlvr.it/RyJwdH

Super Rugby Aotearoa: Rieko Ioane, Dalton Papalii to co-captain Blues against Crusaders

Rieko Ioane and Dalton Papalii will share the captaincy in Sunday's crucial clash because of injuries to Patrick Tuipulotu and Tom Robinson. http://dlvr.it/RyG7rx

'Super Round' officially scrapped as Super Rugby trans-Tasman draw finalised

Extra home games locked in for Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders, while Crusaders and Chiefs handed tricky trips across the Tasman. http://dlvr.it/RyFRy0

The All Blacks duo talking to NRL star Josh Dugan about shock rugby switch

Ex-Kangaroos and NSW rep has sought counsel from two All Blacks as he eyes next move. http://dlvr.it/RyF27d

Crown acquires last privately-owned building in way of new Christchurch stadium

The Crown has completed acquisition of the NG building, the last privately-owned building in the way of the new stadium. http://dlvr.it/RyB7nB

Jamie Joseph says Rugby Championship is 'the ultimate' for Japan, but it's still years away

The ex-Highlanders coach says the global test calendar needs to be fixed before Japan can think about joining the game's elites in either hemisphere. http://dlvr.it/Ry9RcB

Why TJ Perenara would be a hit in rugby league

John Davidson explains why the All Blacks scrum-half could make a successful code switchAll Black scrum-half TJ Perenara is being linked with a move to Sydney Roosters (Getty Images)The All Blacks scrum-half is being linked with a move to Sydney Roosters http://dlvr.it/Ry90zR

Super Rugby: Why the Crusaders leading the tackle stats isn't necessarily good

Making tackles is one thing, making 'quality' tackles is another, Crusaders assistant Andrew Goodman points out. http://dlvr.it/Ry671N

Waisake Naholo earns huge praise after secret comeback

Ex-AB wing returns under the radar from 14 months injured and his UK coach raves about his professionalism and selflessness. http://dlvr.it/Ry5Qqj

Eddie Jones survives Six Nations review

England back their Australian coach after disastrous title defence, but produce long list of recommendations they want implemented. http://dlvr.it/Ry50j7

James O’Connor’s NZ flirtation before agreeing to new Wallabies deal

Reformed Wallabies bad boy reveals how close he came to an unprecedented trans-Tasman move to the Chiefs. http://dlvr.it/Ry1RQB

Super Rugby Aotearoa power rankings: Blues slide, Chiefs eye final after beating Crusaders

OPINION: Super Rugby Aotearoa finalists could be decided this weekend after the Chiefs' swift turnaround, while the Blues are crumbling. http://dlvr.it/Ry0WvK

Rugby Southland staff remains focused on return to traditional home

Two years have passed since Rugby Southland staff were shifted out of their offices at Rugby Park, but the organisation remains 'fully focused' on a return to their traditional home. http://dlvr.it/Rxyj2K

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles re-signs with New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes until 2023

All Blacks hooker vows to be a 'one-club man' as he re-commits until the 2023 World Cup in France. http://dlvr.it/Rxxdfv

Watch: Amazing long-range Stuart Hogg try

Watch: Amazing long-range Stuart Hogg try You lungs hurt just watching this… This long-range Stuart Hogg try on the 77th …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/Rxw6SN

The 'Voice of Carisbrook', sports commentator Iain Gallaway, dies aged 98

In 1953, he was invited, at short notice, to become a sports broadcaster, launching a 40-year commentating career which became synonymous with Dunedin's sporting home. http://dlvr.it/Rxvjq2

Warriors not looking at TJ Perenara despite being in market for another hooker

Warriors assistant coach Justin Morgan said he'd be cautious about putting a player at hooker who's had little experience in league. http://dlvr.it/RxtshW

Live: Chiefs v Crusaders - Super Rugby Aotearoa, week eight

Chiefs score again to lead the Crusaders by one with a thrilling final stanza looming. http://dlvr.it/RxrxDR

Super Rugby: Tony Brown says Highlanders can sweep Aussie teams in trans-Tasman comp

The coach liked a lot of what he saw from his players on Friday as they start to look ahead to the trans-Tasman opener against the Reds in mid-May. http://dlvr.it/Rxrc0F

Super Rugby: Leon MacDonald makes no excuses for Blues after Highlanders loss

The coach was 'frustrated' at his side's discipline and inability to convert chances as Highlanders coach Tony Brown hailed his side's breakdown work. http://dlvr.it/Rxq9H3

Heartland unions issue plea for NZ Rugby's Silver Lake deal to be approved

Twelve Heartland rugby unions want NZ Rugby and the NZRPA to resolve their differences to help save their game. http://dlvr.it/RxmyJB

Super Rugby: All Black Julian Savea headlines trio of Hurricanes re-signings

Julian Savea is on track to become the most capped Hurricanes player of all-time after signing a new two-year contract with his hometown Super Rugby club. http://dlvr.it/RxmyGd

Super Rugby: Highlanders must front against Blues or wooden spoon comes into play

The Highlanders are battered and bruised but the threat of the wooden spoon may be enough to fire them up against the Aucklanders. http://dlvr.it/RxlN62

Super Rugby: Crusaders unlikely to rush Braydon Ennor back for Jack Goodhue

A return before the Trans-Tasman competition looks a bridge too far for Braydon Ennor, as Scott Robertson makes sweeping changes to team to face the Chiefs. http://dlvr.it/Rxj3Q5

'It opened up my life again': Ex-All Black Stephen Donald on finding 'freedom' after 2011 Rugby World Cup

If it wasn't for that kick, Stephen Donald would still be wearing 'hoodies in the summer'. http://dlvr.it/Rxj3NC

All Blacks: No shortage of options if NZ Rugby doesn't re-sign TJ Perenara

Ex-All Black Sir John Kirwan says NZ Rugby shouldn't re-sign TJ Perenara. So who should be halfback Aaron Smith's deputy? http://dlvr.it/RxgLt7

All Blacks everything: My favourite All Blacks of all time

OPINION: Picking a top ten list of the Greatest All Blacks ever is like choosing your favourite child, hard to do but you probably could if you really had to. http://dlvr.it/Rxcz1v

All Black Aaron Smith says players' position 'misconstrued' in NZR/Silver Lake deal

The NZRPA board member has rejected 'false' claims that the players are 'only thinking of themselves' in high-stakes NZ Rugby standoff. http://dlvr.it/Rxcyyw

Welsh team's visit still stands out for Drummond Rugby Club

Hosting the Welsh world cup team for a day remains one of the highlights in the 101-year history of the Drummond Rugby Club. http://dlvr.it/RxbM8N