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'It was pretty ugly': Blues sneak past Chiefs Manawa to stay unbeaten
A late try to Jaymie Kolose was the deciding play in the back-and-forth clash.
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Crusaders set to welcome back Mo'unga, Hansen and Super Round
Scott Hansen takes over as head coach with Richie Mo'unga set to return.
Gregor Paul: Super Rugby’s dream final can’t disguise the game’s deeper woes
OPINION: The Hurricanes will pocket about $1m profit from the sold-out final.
The wildest of the wildcards: Picking the bolters who could earn an All Blacks call-up
OPINION: Ben Francis looks at some wildcard players who could feature for the ABs in 2026.
All Blacks watch: 'Leave the acting to Tom Cruise'
Cam Roigard sparked debate after feigning injury to set up a Hurricanes try.
Editorial: Super Rugby's 'big dance' needs a capacity crowd
OPINION: A close, engaging Super final would be a loss if seats unsold.
Attendance records broken as Matatū put 50 on Chiefs Manawa
Loose forward Elinor-Plum King scored a hat-trick as the hosts claimed a big win.
Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: All Blacks - and hopefuls - step up in lopsided semi-final
OPINION: How the players rated in the Chiefs’ 49-12 win over the Crusaders.
Chiefs march into Super Rugby Pacific final with 37-point win over Crusaders
The Chiefs secured another final with their biggest win in history against the Crusaders.
Chiefs overpower Crusaders to seal comfortable victory
The Chiefs proved too strong for the Crusaders, cruising to a comfortable victory.
Liam Napier: Why the Chiefs and Hurricanes will reach Super Rugby final
Opinion: The Hurricanes should cast aside the Blues and McKenzie could propel the Chiefs.
All Blacks stars make timely returns: All you need to know for Super Rugby semi-finals
Which two New Zealand sides will qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific final next weekend?
From Invercargill talent to Waikato star: McKenzie's rugby journey continues
Damian McKenzie will play his 150th match for the Chiefs against the Crusaders.
Gregor Paul: The back-row formula Rennie needs for July tests
OPINION: Dave Rennie is weighing power, speed and skill ahead of the July tests.
Paul Lewis: The veteran who's hard to ignore for an All Blacks recall
OPINION: His running, distribution and defence were almost flawless against the Blues.
Winners & Losers: What to make of New Zealand Rugby's Code Brown
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Could Sititi play again for Chiefs this year after sickening head knock?
Reassuring results from scans after the All Black’s heavy collision.
Can One NZ Stadium's full houses continue?
Matatū are eyeing a record women's rugby crowd at Christchurch's new covered stadium.
Chiefs provide update on Wallace Sititi after sickening head knock
Sititi was transported to hospital during the Chiefs' win over the Reds.
Chiefs player ratings: The All Blacks who stood up when needed most
OPINION: How the Chiefs rated in their win over the Reds.
All Blacks star hospitalised after sickening head knock
Wallace Sititi was seen shaking on the ground before leaving the field.
Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals confirmed as Chiefs eliminate last Australian team standing
The Chiefs will host the Crusaders next week, with the Hurricanes hosting the Blues.
Chiefs legends recall their historic title wins as finals series heats up
Aaron Cruden recalls the Chiefs’ 2012 season as ‘something special’.
Paul Lewis: The injuries that could force Dave Rennie's hand in All Blacks selections
OPINION: Dave Rennie faces a raft of injuries to key All Blacks ahead of selection.
Chiefs v Blues player ratings: The All Blacks hopefuls who dominated lacklustre Blues
OPINION: How the players rated in the Chiefs' 59-34 win over the Blues at FMG Stadium.
Bad to worse: Third straight loss hands Blues Christchurch playoff
The Blues will travel to Christchurch for week one of the finals.
How the Super Rugby finals line-up could twist this weekend
The Blues risk losing home advantage after back-to-back defeats.
'It's a finals mindset': Segner leads Blues into high-stakes showdown
Anton Segner captains the Blues as they fight to keep home playoff hopes alive.
Crusaders lose star fullback for Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
Will Jordan's calf injury puts him in doubt for the first All Blacks test of 2026.
Phil Gifford: What Crusaders surge tells us about Super Rugby's health
OPINION: The Hurricanes sit on top on 54 points, with the Chiefs and Blues chasing hard.