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Chiefs loose forward to face judiciary
Michael Leitch has been cited for alleged foul play during his side's 26-18 win over the Hurricanes last night.
Michael Leitch has been cited for alleged foul play during his side's 26-18 win over the Hurricanes last night.
The Brumbies have broken through for their first Super Rugby win for the season, overcoming the Western Force 25-17 in Canberra. After
New Zealand's Super derbies produce a great standard of rugby but lack the intensity common in overseas sporting rivalries.
The Blues and Warriors are fully supportive of a downtown stadium concept and prepared to shift matches away from Eden Park and Mt Smart.
Three derbies down, three victories accrued - the season could hardly have started better for the Chiefs.
Chiefs survive a late yellow card and a Hurricanes comeback to win in dreadful conditions in Hamilton.
The Crusaders are on the comeback thanks to a new spark under new coach Scott Robertson.
So much weaponry and yet no proven commander at the helm of the Blues.
"It's always quite personal against the Kiwi sides," says Dane Coles. "Everyone is out to hurt each other."
Co-captains James Parsons and Jerome Kaino return.
Sam Cane has given the Chiefs a big boost ahead of their showdown against the Hurricanes.
Hurricanes prop Loni Uhila is hoping to do a number on some of his provincial teammates.
The Australian Rugby Union is extremely confident World Rugby will agree to shift the June Test window - a move which could fix a
Melbourne Rebels owner Andrew Cox is confident the Rebels aren't on the Super Rugby chopping block, saying the Australian Rugby Union can't afford to cut them.
Bryn Gatland, the son of former All Black Warren, has been signed as temporary injury cover by the Crusaders.
The Highlanders casualty ward continues to grow, with Liam Squire suffering a knee injury.
COMMENT: New Zealand Rugby is losing the battle to keep its so-called upper-mid-tier of players, writes Gregor Paul.
Chiefs winger James Lowe has announced he will be leaving New Zealand rugby in 2017.
Blues' Steven Luatua, hit with a four-week ban, will likely take his punishment with good grace.
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie intends to give Sam Cane his first start of the Super Rugby season this week.
An expected call-up for ex-Wallaby Digby Ioane will add extra firepower to a visiting Crusaders against the Reds.
The Highlanders will travel to face the Blues with an increasing sense of desperation.
COMMENT: There's been a lot of talk about how the Blues will perform this year and they can have a good season.
The Highlanders will face the Blues at Eden Park this week needing a win to kick-start their season.
COMMENT: Rugby bosses must consider rule changes after a terrific game was blighted by injuries, writes Chris Rattue.
The Crusaders shocked the Highlanders by scoring three tries in the final 15 minutes to earn an unlikely victory.
Several moments in this one-sided clash encapsulated the gulf in skill between the two sides.
Two late tries by the Crusaders complete a stunning comeback at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Aaron Cruden wants to help fix the Chiefs' tarnished reputation before he heads to France.