This is bigger than rugby, bigger than simmering Kiwi rivalries, bigger than marquee signings kicking things off against their old sides. This might just be bigger than Ben-Hur because it’s as much ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Super Rugby Aotearoa, which began as one of a few major sports tournaments in the world to be played in stadiums filled with fans, ended Saturday in a empty stadium ...

Highlanders Josh McKay leaps in the air to catch the ball during the Super Rugby Aotearoa rugby game between the Crusaders and the Highlanders in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (AP ...

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Christchurch-based Crusaders rebounded from last week’s shock loss to the Hurricanes to beat the Chiefs 32-19 Saturday in Super Rugby Aotearoa, reinforcing their claim ...

Crusaders Codie Taylor and injured teammate Scott Barrett hold the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy aloft after defeating the Highlanders in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark ...

The 10-times Super Rugby champions will again be the team to beat after adding the inaugural Aotearoa title to their impressive haul last season. The production line of talent that seems to unearth a ...

The Waikato Chiefs will play the Canterbury Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final on May 8 after governing body SANZAAR confirmed on Monday that the tiebreaker for teams tied on points was the ...

The second season of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa got off to a cracking start when the Canterbury Crusaders held off the Otago Highlanders 26-13 in Dunedin on Friday evening. Feb 26 (Reuters) - ...