Super Rugby Aotearoa

All Blacks legend Dan Carter said he is unlikely to play for Auckland Blues in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.

Blues have kept their hope of claiming the Super Rugby Aotearoa title alive after they went on to defeat Highlanders 21-32 in the eighth round at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Blues scored four first half tries as they went on to defeat Highlanders 21-32 in the eighth round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Sunday.

Crusaders have strengthened their chance of claiming the Super Rugby Aotearoa title as they defeated Chiefs 19-32 in the seventh round at FMG Stadium Waikato.

Crusaders have inched towards Super Rugby Aotearoa title as they defeated Chiefs 19-32 in the eight round at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock is set to reach another milestone as he is on the verge of making his 150th appearance for Crusaders in the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Chiefs.

Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the match day squad for the eighth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Crusaders to be played at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

Chiefs will lose the services of wing Solomon Alaimalo for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition following a shoulder injury.

Highlanders have issued an apology over an incident involving seven of its players in Queenstown last weekend.

Hurricanes have confirmed that New Zealand winger Julian Savea will join the club for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign.

Chiefs' struggle in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign continues as they suffered their sixth consecutive after Blues went on to register a 21-17 victory at Eden Park.

Blues successfully overcome a stern challenge from Chiefs as they register a 21-17 win in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash at Eden Park on Sunday.

Crusaders suffered their first defeat in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa season as they were edged out by Hurricanes 32-34 at Orangetheory Stadium.

Wes Goosen scored a double while Jordie Barrett kicked 19 points as Hurricanes edged out Crusaders 32-24 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash at Orangetheory Stadium.

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett will return to fly-half role for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Chiefs at Eden Park on Sunday.

Hurricanes have made two changes to their starting line-up for the seventh round Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Crusaders.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named in-form Will Jordan at fullback for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa competition against Hurricanes to be played in Christchurch on Saturday.

Crusaders have suffered a double injury blow in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa with vice-captain David Havili and flanker Ethan Blackadder set to miss the remainder of the campaign through injuries.

Jona Nareki and Sio Tomkinson scored tries in the final five minutes as Highlanders came from behind to edge out Chiefs 31-33 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash at FMG Stadium.

Jona Nareki and Sio Tomkinson scored tries in the final five minutes as Highlanders pulled out a 31-33 win in the sixth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash at FMG Stadium on Sunday.