Under-fire Crusaders coach Penney apologises for obscene barb about reporter
Under-fire Crusaders coach Rob Penney has apologised for a foul-mouthed insult about a TV reporter at a heated press conference, the Super Rugby team said on Thursday.
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New Zealand Super Rugby player, 25, dies after 'medical event'
Highlanders outside back Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25 after an unspecified "medical event", New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.
Crusaders CEO rubbishes 'childish' talks to sack new coach despite horror Super Rugby season
The Crusaders' chief executive on Tuesday rejected "childish" calls to sack coach Rob Penney with the defending champions languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby table.
Blues lock reveals cancer battle
Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has cancer and will take a break from playing after suffering fatigue from radiotherapy.
Crusaders suffer record fourth straight Super Rugby defeat
Forward Justin Sangster scored a try in the final minute to give the Hurricanes a 14-10 triumph over the Crusaders on Friday and keep the Super Rugby champions winless.
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett banned for 3 weeks
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend.
Wallabies centre Foketi cleared of major spinal damage
Australia centre Lalakai Foketi was cleared of major spinal damage on Friday after suffering a neck injury in training, but the long-term implications for his career remain unclear.
Wallabies centre Foketi hospitalised after suffering neck injury in training
Australia centre Lalakai Foketi was rushed to hospital on Thursday after suffering a neck injury at a NSW Waratahs training session ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season.