Now those keen to make a quick buck from diehard rugby fans who missed out are auctioning their tickets on Trade Me for a profit.

Brumbies assistant coach Dan McKellar has been fined and warned for misconduct.

Julian Savea has played a total of 36 minutes for the Hurricanes over the past two weeks but for his sake - and more importantly his

Three New Zealand teams competed in the semi-finals of Super Rugby but only the in-form Hurricanes have made it through to the competition

New Zealand Rugby is getting too big for its boots and needs to be brought down a peg or two says a Welsh columnist.

Do the Lions really have a shot at beating the Hurricanes in Wellington this weekend?

The story of the both the Chiefs' season and their semifinal defeat can be told in two numbers.

After his team's stunning victory in last year's final, Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph's last year in charge has ended in a semifinal

WATCH: TJ Perenara might be breathing a sigh of relief that he wasn't cited for foul play after an incident with Sam Cane in the Super Rugby semi-final last night.

Live updates of the Super Rugby semifinal clash between the Highlanders and the Lions at Ellis Park. If the Highlanders win then

All the action as the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs in the first Super Rugby semifinal at Westpac Stadium.

There's nothing quite like x-factor to get the job done. And there's no one with x-factor like Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea.

The Hurricanes will host the Super Rugby final for the second straight campaign, proving far too strong for the Chiefs.

The Hurricanes will face the Chiefs without their skipper in tonight's sudden-death clash.

A Super Rugby semifinal needs no supplementary narratives. Yet, tonight in Wellington, it will be difficult to ignore the battle brewing for the All Blacks' No10 jersey.

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans helped Digby Ioane move to the Crusaders.

Something had to change at the Crusaders.

The Hurricanes have shown they can win in several ways since the June international window.

In a pure meritocracy like professional sport, why has the Chiefs' halfback job been so evenly shared?

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is describing Lions captain Warren Whiteley's unavailability for their Super Rugby semifinal as a big

The Hurricanes have lost all six of their playoff games against fellow Kiwi teams. Not a good omen heading into tomorrow's semifinal with the Chiefs

It will ultimately be up to Dane Coles to make the final call on whether he plays in the semifinal.

Todd Blackadder and Tabai Matson have confirmed their move to English club Bath.

Put aside, for a moment, the Dane Coles saga. The Hurricanes' skipper and hooker has firmed his chances of playing after running

The reinforcements have arrived for the Chiefs, with Sam Cane, Seta Tamanivalu and Michael Leitch all set for Saturday's semifinal.

New Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has moved quickly to replaced departing wing Nemani Nadolo by signing former Reds and Wallabies

Hurricanes captain Dane Coles will be given until match day to prove his fitness for Saturday's Super Rugby semifinal against the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium.

Beating the Lions in their home country is a big ask. Does Joe Wheeler think the Highlanders have got what it takes?

Marshall's preparation will be uncomplicated, as the Hurricanes put the finishing touches on their plan to beat the Chiefs.

Of all the smart signings pulled off by Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph, his best bit of business remains his decision to lure and then persevere with Lima Sopoaga.