Leitch headlines returning Chiefs trio
The reinforcements have arrived for the Chiefs, with Sam Cane, Seta Tamanivalu and Michael Leitch all set for Saturday's semifinal.
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Highlanders punt on Sopoaga pays off
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Cane and Tamanivalu both set for semifinal starts
The Chiefs have received a couple of positive pieces of injury news, with both Sam Cane and Seta Tamanivalu close to fitness.
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New Reds coach Nick Stiles makes bold call
New Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles believes he can help the beleaguered franchise turn things around quickly.
Waratahs will not pursue Jarryd Hayne's signature
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Gregor Paul: Don't count out the Lions
Given the quality of rugby they have played since February, the prevailing view is that a New Zealand team will win Super Rugby.
Reds closing in on Quade Cooper signing
The Queensland Reds are poised to complete the signing of Quade Cooper after locking in new head coach Nick Stiles.
No justice for Stephen Larkham as ref gets semi final nod
Officials have appointed Angus Gardner to handle a Super Rugby semi-final despite outcry from Stephen Larkham.
Highlanders wary of threatening Lions side
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has acknowledged the threat the Lions pose against his side ahead of their semi-final clash at Ellis
Crusaders set to sign Digby Ioane - report
Former Wallabies winger Digby Ioane could be seen in Crusaders colours next year.
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Huge test ahead for young hooker
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McKendry: Title is Hurricanes' to lose
COMMENT: Is this the Hurricanes year? Rugby expert Patrick McKendry says they won't get a better chance to win a Super title.
Vote: Which sides will make the Super Rugby final
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Justin Marshall: Hurricanes stick to game plan
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Highlanders ready for repeat success
The Highlanders are alive, and the three other teams still in the competition should be worried.
Horror start ends Blackadder's Crusaders tenure
The Crusaders were sunk by a horror start in what turned out to be Blackadder's final match as head coach before he heads to pastures new.
Captains in doubt for Canes and Chiefs
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Boyd: I'm distraught for Dane Coles
A suspected rib injury to skipper Dane Coles has cast a shadow over the Hurricanes six-try 41-0 Super Rugby quarter-final win over the Sharks in Wellington.
Rennie: We're just rapt to still be in race
The Chiefs will face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby semifinals after crushing the Stormers in Cape Town.
Super Rugby: Three out of four ain't bad
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Crusaders out, thrashed by Lions
Todd Blackadder's dream of leading the Crusaders to a title is over, the Lions clear-cut winners of their quarter-final.
Live updates: Crusaders v Lions
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As it happened: Hurricanes thrash Sharks
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Hurricanes blow away Sharks
After shutting out the Sharks, that tantalising question must be again asked: is this at last the Hurricanes' year?
Mental question remains for Canes
There's no questioning the Hurricanes' quality, writes Justin Marshall. Tonight against the Sharks is about learning the lessons of their past.
Gregor Paul: Highlanders the team nobody wants to play
No matter the outcomes of tonight's games in South Africa, the Highlanders are the team every other will want to avoid in the last four.