New Zealand sides now occupy the top four spots on the ladder, after the Blues escaped with a 36-33 golden-point defeat of the Reds in Saturday's late game.
Rugby
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Laban called the return to Wellington a "full-circle moment" and said he was "happy to be back".
4:41pm
Brett Robinson fiercely defended the organisation's investment in the Pacific but said it was not World Rugby's job to save the team, which is estimated to need over $8 million.
2:29pm
Determined to open their reign at their new stadium in the right way, the inconsistent Crusaders found a little magic at Te Kaha.
Friday 9:39pm
The Crusaders' new home has the potential to be the noisiest sporting arena in New Zealand, as 1News sports writer Patrick McKendry discovers.
Friday 1:33pm
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Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his starting debut in the pack for the Crusaders as they open this weekend's "Super Round" at their new Te Kaha stadium.
Wed, Apr 22
The competition is celebrating its 30-year anniversary but the vibe just seems off in 2026, suggest 1News writers Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry.
Gilbert Enoka, who helped the All Blacks to two World Cup victories, returns after three years away.
Tue, Apr 21
New Zealand's victory was their sixth of the season and fourth in four years in Hong Kong.
Mon, Apr 20
The Chiefs No.10 starred again against the Hurricanes but a risky decision at the end of regulation time could have backfired, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Apr 19
The Chiefs have now won seven from nine matches and head off the Hurricanes at the top of the table by one point, though the Wellington side have a game in hand.
In a match which was delayed for three hours because of lightning, the New Zealanders beat the Canadians 36-14.
Sat, Apr 18
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga fears the region's talent will gravitate to league and derail the Tongan and Samoan Test sides without a Super Rugby presence.
The home side looked to have sewn up the win, but the Highlanders ripped things open late in the piece and very nearly stole the victory.
After five years in Super Rugby, the team will pull out of the competition.
Wed, Apr 15
Chief executive Colin Mansbridge said the "incredibly difficult" decision to retire the horses after more than 30 years in action was not taken lightly.
New Zealand
Tue, Apr 14
Coach Les Kiss has heralded the Queensland Reds' mental toughness after they upset the Crusaders 31-26 to end a 15-year hoodoo in Brisbane.
Sun, Apr 12
Leading 21-12 at half-time, the Hurricanes extended their lead in the 47th minute when Asafo Aumua powered over on the back of a strong rolling maul.
Damian McKenzie starred in his side's overwhelming win.
Sat, Apr 11
The hosts hammered away in the dying stages, before the inevitable error came, as the Brumbies took the win and third place on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.
Brandon Smith has been working on more than a calf injury recovery over recent months, having entered a treatment facility to tackle alcohol and gambling issues.
Fri, Apr 10
The move follows a bid from South Island boys’ schools to establish a separate competition.
Thu, Apr 9
Cameron Suafoa announced his retirement from the game last week after the return of an aggressive form of cancer.
Health
Tue, Apr 7
The visitors were never truly in the contest after heading to the sheds trailing 24-7 at the break.
Sun, Apr 5
The Super Rugby Pacific powerhouses notched a 100th win at the stadium that was hastily erected in 2012 in the wake of the previous year's devastating earthquake.
Sat, Apr 4
