All Blacks and Crusaders first five-eighth Richie Mo'unga has signed a fresh one-year deal with New Zealand Rugby as he eyes another World Cup campaign.

They don't make them like "Red" Conway anymore. In fact, they never really did.

Chiefs 35
Drua 34

The Chiefs will be starting their Super Rugby Pacific playoff campaign on home soil.

Wales have confirmed their November tour date with the All Blacks for a second successive year.

Richard 'Red' Conway – who famously had a finger amputated so he could tour with the All Blacks – has died.

Israel Folau is set to return to test rugby after being named in the Tongan squad for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup and World Cup qualification matches.

Western Force 48
Moana Pasifika 28

The race for eighth place on the Super Rugby ladder will go down to the final match of the season.

The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union will start the 2022 rep season in the financial black for the 23rd year in a row – a feat not even the national body has managed to achieve.

On this weekend's episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith is joined by Liam Napier, who returns from watching the other code in Brisbane to help analyse week 14 of Super Rugby Pacific.

Parental dedication goes to a new level for Tom Coltman. But as he says, "you only get one chance in life to watch your kids play sport".

Chiefs 54
Force 21

In the heavily contested quest for an All Blacks midfield spot, Quinn Tupaea used the Force to press his case.

Notable sports psychologists have come to Scott Barrett's aid as he fights his way back from a lengthy suspension.

Crusaders 61
Drua 3

Christchurch turned on a crisp evening far removed from Fiji's tropical climate and the Crusaders showed the Drua no warmth as their expected mismatch played to script on Friday night.

The full team is back in the bunker.

All Blacks and Blues prop Karl Tu'inukuafe will be heading back to France at the end of the season.

On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and special guest Christopher Reive from the New Zealand Herald break down the weekend of rugby that was from Super Rugby Pacific, as the Kiwi sides went five-nil over their Australian opponents, along with a feisty Pacific derby in Sydney.

A band of brothers dubbed 'The Movement' has shaken up Hawke's Bay club rugby, showing age is no barrier to success. Neil Reid meets Clive Rugby & Sports Club's star-studded third-grade team, who are about much more than what happens on the field

It will be hard to top this as the best finish to a rugby game in 2022.

Chiefs 33
Rebels 30

It was far from pretty, but the Chiefs got what they came for.

Highlanders 61
Force 10

The Highlanders have celebrated their return home with a season-best performance that solidified their grasp on the eighth and final playoff place.

Crusaders 37
Brumbies 26

With a 37-26 win over the Brumbies, the Crusaders have answered some questions.

Fijian Drua 34
Moana Pasifika 19

Moana Pasifika will likely be consigned to the wooden spoon in their maiden Super Rugby season after being outclassed by the Fijian Drua today.

The Highlanders are rolling the dice with the naming of outside back Sam Gilbert in the number 10 jersey for Friday's clash against the Western Force.

All Blacks great Ian MacRae has opened up about the raft of emotions he endured after an ill-fated attempted tackle on him left an English rival confined to a wheelchair for life.

D-day has been revealed for one of the most significant votes in the history of New Zealand Rugby.

Two pitch invaders at Eden Park have been dealt to in impressive rugby-fashion by security guards during Friday evening's Super Rugby Pacific match in Auckland on Friday night.

All Blacks captain Sam Cane and wife Harriet have announced the birth of their first child.

Waratahs 26
Moana Pasifika 20

After a win over the Crusaders in Sydney a week ago, the Waratahs have backed up against Moana Pasifika to claim their first win in New Zealand since 2015.

On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) discuss a round that most New Zealand sides would want back if given the chance, even the ones that won.

Former Te Awamutu Sports outside back Ryan "Meachy" Meacheam, 36, has done it all from club level all the way to the international arena.

The Black Ferns have announced their first squad of the year as the Rugby World Cup draws closer.

The sight of Emily Scarratt fist pumping the air when the final whistle blew confirmed that this was a mission accomplished for England.

Brumbies 42
Hurricanes 25

The Brumbies displayed their full range of qualities today to emphasise their title credentials - and show the work that remains for the Hurricanes.

The All Blacks' quest to win the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th straight year will begin on an unfamiliar day, it has been confirmed.

Chiefs 27
Reds 25

In a wear 'em down, grind 'em out battle against the Reds, the Chiefs were up to the challenge.

Blues 22
Western Force 18

The Blues have avoided a complete boilover in Perth.

Highlanders 27
Drua 24

The Highlanders aren't the most complete team in Super Rugby Pacific, but they do have a very particular set of skills.