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Chiefs powerhouse aims for the big time
With All Blacks on his inside going through injury-disrupted campaigns, Charlie Ngatai's chase for higher honours has made him the rock of the Chiefs' backline.
Crusaders topple Hurricanes
Beauden Barrett's calm influence was sorely missed during the Hurricanes' 35-18 loss to the Crusaders in Nelson tonight
First take: Overzealous ref mars Crusaders win
No one condones foul play anymore. Player safety is top of the bill for all rugby authorities and the days of public glory in petty villainy have gone.
As it happened: Crusaders v Hurricanes
Join us for all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes from Trafalgar Park in Nelson.
Loss of Messam leaves Chiefs exposed
Messam will miss tomorrow night's game against the Highlanders after a knock to his left shoulder during last weekend's win over the Bulls.
Long haul pays off for tenacious Canes
It's taken time but the Hurricanes are more than competitive and have led the charge in the competition this year with 12 wins from 13 games under new coach Chris Boyd.
Who wins Super 15 title?
With three rounds of the Super Rugby regular competition remaining, our experts answer some of the vital questions that will define the season.
Super Rugby playoff predictions
With three rounds to go in Super Rugby, the Herald checks out the remaining contenders and rates their title chances.
Rugby: Smith can rest easy
Conrad Smith can board a plane to France at the end of the year knowing the future of the Hurricanes is in safe hands.
Wynne Gray: Injured Dagg raises interesting prospect on Piutau
Heavyweight New Zealand Rugby censure followed Charles Piutau's announcement he was heading to play rugby in Ulster.
Relief as Tew keeps Retallick and Savea
After presiding over the departures of a growing number of talented young men from the game, NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew will today announce some good news - the signings of Brodie Retallick and Julian Savea.
Rugby: Chiefs' locking nightmare a fairytale for Filipo
The clock is yet to strike midnight on Ross Filipo's fairytale return to the Chiefs.
Much to decide as the playoffs loom
There are three weeks to go in Super Rugby's regular season and few things about the playoff picture are clear given 10 teams are still in the hunt to claim six spots.
Super Rugby playoff picture - If season ended today
There are three rounds left in the Super Rugby season and the Hurricanes can confirm top spot on Friday night.
Waratahs lay waste to the season
If the Crusaders miss the playoffs they will look back on many frustrating matches this season.
Rugby: Magical Pulu clouds Chiefs' No9 pick
Over the course of 68 immaculate minutes from Augustine Pulu, the Chiefs' halfback picture became much murkier.
Rugby: Force to be reckoned with ...
The Western Force might be able to upset the apple cart for other Australian Super Rugby franchises in the run to the playoffs.
Justin Marshall: Crusaders' stars need to get back into black
The Crusaders' Super Rugby season has been a disappointment - a team with seven losses doesn't deserve to be in the playoffs.
Hurricanes exploit Blues defences
As the wind and rain continued to lash Auckland on Saturday, Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd gave a simple message to his team ahead of their match against the Blues.