Super Rugby final shows why south is best

Paul Cully   Toulon? Both of the Hurricanes and Highlanders would have the European champions chasing shadows.

Comments 12

Super-duper Rugby final spectacle awaits

Daniel Gilhooly   The weather, the rosters and the pre-match banter all point to the same thing. The 20th Super Rugby final between the Hurricanes and Highlanders will be a spectacle worthy of a season in which attacking rugby has held sway.

Nasi Manu, the one-eyed Highlanders captain

Richard Knowler   A bung eye won't knock inspirational Highlanders No.8 Nasi Manu out of the Super Rugby final.

When is the Super Rugby final and how can I watch?

Who is playing? The 2015 Super Rugby Final will be played between two New Zealand sides in the Hurricanes and the Highlanders

Low-profile packs key in Super Rugby final

They boast backlines to envy but the Hurricanes and Highlanders both reckon their less-heralded forward packs hold the key to victory in the Super Rugby final.

Tahs' weak point also a Wallabies problem

Paul Cully   With the World Cup on the horizon, England would have been encouraged by aspects of the Australian sides' loss to their Kiwi opponents.

Comments 15

Live: Super Rugby semi-final: Brumbies v Hurricanes in Wellington

Lee Gaskin   Join our live blog of the first Super Rugby semi-final between the Brumbies and the Hurricanes at Wellington's Westpac Stadium from 5.30pm (AEST).

Chiefs lose Messam and SBW to sevens

The Chiefs are set to lose All Blacks stars Liam Messam and Sonny Bill Williams to sevens next season which, in addition to a cleanout of outside backs and locks, has left a gaping hole to fill in the franchise's 2016 Super Rugby roster.

Comments 3

Highlanders beat Chiefs to book semi spot

Winger Waisake Naholo has continued his outstanding as the Highlanders downed the Chiefs in a breathtaking encounter.

Comments 4

Kirwan resigns as Blues coach

Sir John Kirwan has resigned as coach of the Blues' Super Rugby team after overseeing their worst-ever season.

Waratahs' Brendan McKibbin puts hand up for Scots

Adrian Warren   Departing NSW Waratahs halfback Brendan McKibbin has indicated he would accept any opportunity to play Test rugby for Scotland, the land of his birth.

Stormers use old tactic in hunt for crown

Georgina Robinson   While Australian eyes are diverted by the Waratahs and Brumbies, and the table-topping Hurricanes bask in the glow of outright favouritism, the Stormers are cooking up something clever in Cape Town.

Beale injury threatens Waratahs' shot at history

Georgina Robinson   The Waratahs are sitting pretty having secured a week off and a home semi-final. Only a leg injury to key playmaker Kurtley Beale threatens to derail their shot at making Australian rugby history.

Ludeke steps down after Cheetahs batter Bulls

Frans Ludeke stepped down as coach of the Bulls immediately after they finished a disappointing season with a 42-29 home defeat against the Cheetahs in the Super Rugby competition at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Highlanders storm into playoffs with Blues rout

The Highlanders will head into the Super Rugby playoffs with confidence after trouncing the lowly Blues 44-7 on a soggy night at Eden Park.

Gill to stick with Reds for one more year

Beth Newman   There's still a Quade Cooper sized hole in their contract book but the Reds had a major boost on Friday with in-form flanker Liam Gill signing on until the end of 2016.

Gill re-signs with Reds for 2016 season

Emma Kemp   Queensland can breathe a sigh of relief in the knowledge Liam Gill will stay with the Reds until the end of next season, after the talented openside flanker signed a one-year contract extension.

Toomua back via bench for Brumbies

Playmaker Matt Toomua will make his Super Rugby return from the bench in the Brumbies' crunch clash with the Crusaders on Saturday.

Super Rugby finals scenarios

What is the best and worst case scenario for each of the Super Rugby finals teams.