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Inside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from them
Brad Meurant and Jono Gibbes look into the past – and future.
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'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie
Former players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate.
Gregor Paul: Why Dave Rennie is the coach the All Blacks need right now
OPINION: He has won titles with Wellington and the Chiefs and rebuilt clubs abroad.
Watch: 'It'll take a hell of a lot of work' - Dave Rennie on being named new All Blacks coach
The 62-year-old becomes the first All Blacks head coach with Pasifika heritage.
Charting the rise of Dave Rennie – from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks
Rennie has coached grassroots club rugby, NPC, Super Rugby and now the All Blacks.
All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round
George Bell and Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored as the All Blacks hooker stakes rose.
Phil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different
OPINION: It's time to take the Australians seriously.
Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivals
OPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players on Saturday night.
Brumbies beat Blues with final play of the game in Canberra
The Blues looked to be in a position to close the game out, but the Brumbies took the win.
Crusaders come back from two-try deficit to top Chiefs in Hamilton
Rumours of the Crusaders' demise have been greatly exaggerated.
'One to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clash
The former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.
From guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against Crusaders
Richard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.
'Happy, hungry boy': Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan reveal new baby's name
Friends and teammates, including Anton Lienert-Brown, shared warm wishes.
All Blacks watch: Super Rugby's top Kiwi performers in round two
OPINION: Quinn Tupaea outshone Timoci Tavatavanawai in a midfield ABs duel.
Phil Gifford: Is Super Rugby doing damage to All Blacks chances?
OPINION: Strange days indeed in the world of All Blacks coaching.
Highlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selection
OPINION: Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i was immense with an 80-minute, match-turning display.
Chiefs extend dominance over Highlanders with eighth straight win
Samisoni Taukei'aho scored twice as the Chiefs made it two from two.
Alice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the pace
ANALYSIS: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.
Phil Gifford: The dynamic presence who is the future of the All Blacks
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific 2026 came out of the starting gate with a roar.
Editorial: The fans are there but Super Rugby will need more than retro uniforms to get the crowds back
OPINION: New Blues boss Karl Budge is acutely aware of the challenge he has.
‘Make him regret his decision’: Chiefs’ message to departing young star
Josh Jacomb will trade Hamilton for Dunedin in 2027, to his coach’s chagrin.
Late Ratima winner sees Chiefs pinch ‘battle of the Bombays’ win over Blues
Last year’s beaten finalists snatched a late victory at Eden Park.
Ranked: New Zealand's top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
The Herald’s annual ranking of the top 100 NZ players in Super Rugby Pacific returns.
The godfather of the Chiefs: How Waikato fought its way into Super Rugby
Don Shergold talks about the start of the Chiefs, before a special season begins.
Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan welcome first child
The couple had only gone public with the pregnancy on Instagram in October.
The team looming as Super Rugby's big movers
The Chiefs boast unrivalled depth as they chase a title defence.
Super Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?
Many new faces feature as the the Super Rugby teams have been named.
Former All Blacks boss in the running for Blues coaching role
Jason Holland and Ian Foster the favourites for Blues job after Dave Rennie turns it down.
Gregor Paul: What the new All Blacks coach will want to see in Super Rugby
Will Jordan's progress at fullback is pivotal to fixing the aerial issues.
'No brainer': All Blacks duo recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2028
Simon Parker and Leroy Carter both made their All Blacks test debuts in 2025.