Tony Smith

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Tony Smith

Crusaders beat Blues in semifinalAt Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch: Crusaders 21 (Tom Christie 24min, Will Jordan 37min, 70min tries; Rivez Reihana 3 con) Blues 14 (Mark Tele’a 11min, Rieko Ioane 20min try; Beauden Barrett 2 con) HT: 14-14. Yellow cards: Braydon Ennor (Crusaders, 13min, head clash), Joshua Fusitu’a (Blues, 13min head clash), Hoskins Sotutu (Blues, 74min, head clash).

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Tony Smith

Crusaders blitz Reds in ChristchurchOPINION: Crusaders coach Rob Penney’s retort was short and snappy when asked the difference between this season and last. “Having about a dozen players available that weren’t available,’’ he said after the Crusaders had confirmed a home semifinal to be two matches away from a potential 15th Super Rugby title.

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Aaron Goile |Tony Smith |Phillip Rollo |Andrew Voerman

After another close, high-scoring round in the Stuff Tasman Trophy, two of the semi-final spots remain wide open. Marist edged Waimea Old Boys in the top of the table clash on Saturday, and the two leaders are assured of home semi-finals with two rounds to play. Next Saturday Marist play Nelson at Trafalgar Park while Waimea travel to Blenheim to take on Central.

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Tony Smith

At Sharks Park, Sydney: Warriors 40 (Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 5min, Adam Pompey 14min, James Fisher-Harris 42min, Demitric Vaimauga 54min, Leka Halasima 58min, Chanel Harris-Tavita 66mins, 77min tries, Luke Metcalf 6 goals) Sharks 10 (Mawene Hiroti 22min, KL Iro 33min tries; Nicho Hynes goal). HT: 12-10. Warriors stun Sharks with second-half scoring spree in CronullaNo Mitchell Barnett, no problem.

3 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Gary Fields |Tony Smith |Matt Ott |Chris Marriner

White House thanks Musk for his service, insists DOGE will continueEarly this spring, the Food and Drug Administration fired nearly 50 workers in the Office of Regulatory Policy - only to turn around and order them back to the office with one day’s notice. After dismissing thousands of probationary employees for fabricated “performance” issues, the IRS reversed course and told them to show up to work in late May.