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Rugby: Reds rally round hapless O'Connor
James O'Connor won't bear the burden of blame on his own for the Reds' deflating 21-14 defeat to the Sharks on Friday.
![Rugby: Crusaders crash out of playoff race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Crusaders crash out of playoff race
The Crusaders will almost certainly miss the playoffs for the first time since 2001 after last night suffering their seventh loss of an insipid season.
![First take: Blues fortress busted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
First take: Blues fortress busted
Sir John Kirwan's supporters on the Blues board will be cringing after the depleted Hurricanes smashed the Super Rugby basket case at their alleged fortress.
![Rugby: Hurricanes dispatch Blues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Hurricanes dispatch Blues
Credit to the Blues that in losing their perfect Eden Park record this season, they did, at least, do it in style.
![Rugby: Canes forwards win acclaim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Canes forwards win acclaim
Those Hurricanes supporters wondering whether their team have the complete game to go deep into this competition, if not win it, can rest assured.
![As it happened: Blues v Hurricanes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
As it happened: Blues v Hurricanes
Join us for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and Hurricanes from Eden Park in Auckland.
![Rugby: Blues could trip up Canes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Blues could trip up Canes
It should be a walk in Eden Park. The Blues barely have enough troops to pick a match-day 23; they are down on loose forwards, experienced players and direction from their board.
![Wynne Gray: Crusaders must get steps in order](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Wynne Gray: Crusaders must get steps in order
For more than a decade the Crusaders had a chokehold on the Waratahs, Wayne Gray writes.
![Chiefs edge closer to playoffs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Chiefs edge closer to playoffs
The Chiefs once again showed they know exactly how to set aside a setback and keep on racking up the wins.
![Rugby: Playmakers have vital role in Sydney clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Playmakers have vital role in Sydney clash
Both have a range of outstanding loose-forwards and crunching Fijian power on the wing.
![Rugby: Troubled Blues to miss coach decision deadline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Troubled Blues to miss coach decision deadline
The Blues board, still in a standoff over whether to retain John Kirwan, is about to miss its first deadline on making a decision.
![Rugby: Solid Chiefs options despite loss of Lowe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Solid Chiefs options despite loss of Lowe
The loss of James Lowe would have seemed a grave blow for the Chiefs as recently as a week ago.
![Rugby: Injury-hit franchise to rely on youngsters for last games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Injury-hit franchise to rely on youngsters for last games
The Blues will be forced to call on players in their development group next week due to a rising injury toll, which will be made worse by the impending loss of their three New Zealand Under-20s players.
![Patrick McKendry: What's good for the NZR goose...](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Patrick McKendry: What's good for the NZR goose...
Steve Tew has a difficult job keeping NZ's best rugby talent on these shores, but the double standards are obvious, writes Patrick McKendry.
![Cooper has three games to prove himself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Cooper has three games to prove himself
Three Super Rugby games should still be enough for Quade Cooper to prove his Wallaby World Cup worth, says Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham.
![Cheika: Rucks key in Crusaders battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Cheika: Rucks key in Crusaders battle
Waratahs coach predicts his side will be entering a Super Rugby war zone against a rested Crusaders side on Saturday.
![Unorthodox trio to the rescue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Unorthodox trio to the rescue
A loose forward, a commentator and a debutant - the Chiefs' locking crisis could create a rather unorthodox combination in the second row tomorrow night in Rotorua.
![Rugby: Du Toit disappoints Stormers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=805)
Rugby: Du Toit disappoints Stormers
Strong ray of sunshine for the Sharks as Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit re-committed himself to the Durban franchise.
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Take a chill pill NZR and let Piutau play
Hey you, New Zealand Rugby. Relax brothers. Take a chill pill. We're all fine without you, writes Chris Rattue.