Super Rugby Aotearoa

Riding on a late try from Asafo Aumua, Hurricanes went on to beat Auckland Blues 29-27 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa encounter at Sky Stadium.

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett could return to fly-half for Auckland Blues for the next week's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Chiefs following an injury to Otere Black.

Asafo Aumua scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Hurricanes edged out Blues 29-27 in the sixth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa at Sky Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand Rugby revealed plans to leave out South African Super Rugby teams and Argentina's Jaguares from next year to make the competition more competitive.

All Blacks legend Dan Carter's debut for Blues will be delayed after he was withdrawn from the matchday squad following a calf injury.

Hurricanes maintained their form as they resisted Highlanders 17-11 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa face-off at Sky Stadium on Sunday.

Waratahs made a second half fightback as they went on to defeat Western Force 23-14 in the second round of the Super Rugby AU tournament.

Crusaders controlled the final quarter as they defeated Blues 26-15 in the fourth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa at Orangetheory Stadium.

Crusaders registered their fourth consecutive win as they consolidated their top place in the Super Rugby Aotearoa with a 26-15 victory over Auckland Blues at Orangetheory Stadium.

Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has made five changes to the starting line-up for the fifth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Highlanders to be played in Wellington on Sunday.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the matchday squad for the fifth round of Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Auckland Blues to be played in Christchurch on Saturday.

Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has made two changes for the top of the table clash against Crusaders in the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa encounter in Christchurch on Saturday.

Highlanders have suffered a setback in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with lock Josh Dickson ruled out of remainder of season with a broken leg.

Auckland Blues have confirmed that winger Mark Telea has signed a two-year contract extension with the club.

Warren Gatland's stint with Chiefs is getting tougher as they went on to lose their fourth game in the Super Rugby Aotearoa with a margin of 18-25 to Hurricanes.

Flanker Hoskins Sotutu will remain with Auckland Blues until at least 2022 season after signing a new two-year deal with the Super Rugby club.

Hurricanes overcame a red card from Scott Scrafton as they edged out Chiefs 18-25 in the fourth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday.

Will Jordan and Tom Christie scored doubles as Crusaders overcame Highlanders with a 20-40 victory in the fifth game of Super Rugby Aotearoa at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.

Crusaders have claimed the top position in the Super Rugby Aotearoa table after beating Highlanders 20-40 in the fourth round at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.

Chiefs will be without Anton Lienert-Brown for their fourth round clash in the Super Rugby Aotearoa against Hurricanes to be played on Sunday.