Skill and speed taking Chiefs to top
The Super Rugby leaders are averaging almost six tries a game and playing an outstanding brand of rugby.
The Super Rugby leaders are averaging almost six tries a game and playing an outstanding brand of rugby.
New Zealand teams are dominating the Super Rugby competition. Gregor Paul explains why
Another controversial TMO decision has come to the fore in Super Rugby.
A converted try to loose forward Jordan Taufua at the death has rescued the Crusaders against the Force in Perth this morning.
The Chiefs held off a fierce Blues effort at Waikato Stadium tonight.
A classic contest which nearly had a dramatic twist in the plot - no wonder everyone feels Super Rugby is all about the New Zealand derbies.
There's every reason to think Brad Weber may earn the chance to replicate his Chiefs form in the black jersey.
The Hurricanes, last year's beaten finalists, are in a pivotal match against the Jaguares in Wellington tomorrow, writes former All Black Justin Marshall.
Shortly before battles the Blues, Aaron Cruden will take a marker and etch a couple of commands on his wristband.
Highlanders pivot Lima Sopoaga has revealed what he needs to improve in order to impress the All Black selectors.
There has to be a reasonable chance that Sanzaar, against unbelievably stiff competition, runs the world's worst judicial system writes Gregor Paul.
Wallabies and Brumbies flanker pens heartfelt apology over incident that resulted in the first suspension of his Super Rugby career.
Waratahs coach and former All Black Daryl Gibson is concerned Eddie Jones might have robbed Australian players of their attacking instincts
Rugby keeps tampering with the rules that don't matter, writes Chris Rattue, and ignores the self assessments that do.
The Chiefs will be boosted by the return of All Black lock Brodie Retallick for Friday night's clash with the Blues.
The Blues will be without Patrick Tuipulotu and Jerome Kaino against the Chiefs but there is better news among the backs.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping at arms length from growing concern about the standard of Australian Super Rugby and unflattering comparisons with New Zealand teams.
Six rounds into the Super whizz bang-bang for your buck series and the best teams are pushing out performances to balance the mediocre.
All Black Israel Dagg, called into the Crusaders squad in Perth following his return from a shoulder injury, is unlikely to be named for Friday night's match.
Who were the best and worst from week six of the Super Rugby season?
COMMENT: Clearly the table-topping Chiefs are the benchmark Super Rugby team.
Dave Rennie earns the acclaim but the Chiefs coach has enjoyed plenty of assistance in making his attack an unstoppable force.
Watch out world. There's a tiny, dancing freight train coming your way named Damian McKenzie.
A couple of strong team cultures have been among the highlights this weekend with the Highlanders' come-from-behind win over the Force.
WATCH: The Chiefs scored six devastatingly good tries, each one better than the last, to thump the Brumbies in Canberra.
There was room for improvement but the only bit the Blues need to care about was finding a victory.