Caleb Clarke says he is finally ready to express himself on the field after his actions last December which resulted in a dangerous driving charge.
Rugby
August 27, 2025
The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
August 11, 2025
The Blues hooker will lead his team to upcoming matches against a Japan XV in Tokyo and Scotland in Whangārei.
Te Ao Māori
June 24, 2025
The All Blacks star said "I've learned from my mistakes, and I'm committed to set a better example through my actions".
Crime and Justice
June 23, 2025
Analysis: The red and blacks have home advantage against the Chiefs but also a belief in a vastly improved defensive system, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 16, 2025
The Chiefs have lost the last two Super Rugby finals but believe they have the game to beat a Crusaders side who have never lost a home playoff match.
June 15, 2025
The red and blacks have extended their Super Rugby home playoffs streak to 31-0 but the Blues were a hair's breadth away from forcing extra-time in Christchurch.
June 13, 2025
A win over the Brumbies on Saturday would put the Chiefs into another final but the Mooloo men can't bring themselves to cheer for the Blues.
June 12, 2025
Vern Cotter turns up the heat by saying the Crusaders' 30-game unbeaten streak in home playoffs could be more of a burden than boost.
June 11, 2025
Shaun Stevenson wants a title before he leaves for Japan and has stressed the need for his side to play for 80 minutes in their semifinal on Saturday.
June 10, 2025
Analysis: The Blues' win against the odds in Hamilton revealed there is still plenty of fight in the defending champions, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 8, 2025
The Chiefs were guaranteed entry into Super Rugby's semifinals before their qualifier loss to the Blues but say that wasn't to blame for misfire.
Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson is looking forward to his side beginning their playoffs journey against the team who crushed their dreams last year.
June 3, 2025
Analysis: The Chiefs will be joined in the Super playoffs by fellow Kiwi sides the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues and all four hit form at the weekend, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 1, 2025
The Blues skipper's recommitment to the defending champions was described as "a major moment" by the team.
May 29, 2025
Analysis: By smashing Moana Pasifika, the Chiefs took a big step towards qualifying as top seeds and owning the fear factor, writes Patrick McKendry.
May 25, 2025
Analysis: Moana Pasifika won the plaudits for their big win over their rivals, but the defending champs again contributed to their demise, writes Patrick McKendry.
May 22, 2025
Expect All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson to double down on a strategy based on possession, power and pace - starting in July against France.
May 20, 2025
None stood taller than Savea during Moana Pasifika's historic win over the Blues. His form means the captaincy issue will linger for All Blacks coach Robertson.
May 18, 2025
Days after Will Jordan's knee injury diagnosis, All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett and prop Fletcher Newell are both ruled out for up to two weeks.
May 14, 2025
Blues and All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has admitted that up to half of the Irish club's supporters may not be big fans ahead of his sabbatical.
May 13, 2025
The tall lock, who played six Tests for the All Blacks last year, has re-committed to the Blues and New Zealand Rugby.
May 7, 2025
The Chiefs hope to get Damian McKenzie back for their crunch game against the Crusaders, but will have to tighten up defence in Christchurch.
May 6, 2025
Heem played a big part in helping the Blues to a championship last season. He is now working as a mortgage broker.
Analysis: The Crusaders look ominous again after refining their scrum and defence into offensive weapons, writes Patrick McKendry.
April 29, 2025
