
As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs
Relive all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Relive all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Something's just not right with the Crusaders. They tinker with their combinations, often swapping test men for test men but progress is marginal.
Sharks players who are suspended because of foul play will now be docked their wages.
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is completely satisfied with the condition of prop Josh Hohneck, saying that anyone who can go pig hunting and capture a boar must be all right.
Aaron Cruden will come up against a pair of mates and rivals when the Chiefs visit the Crusaders.
Kees was among 90 youngsters whose names were drawn from a ballot in an exercise in which 10 others received jerseys through the BNZ and team Facebook pages.
The last time Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai started together in midfield, the Chiefs produced their attacking performance of the season.
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder is anticipating another "epic battle" in his team's derby with the Chiefs this weekend.
The Waratahs are the next foe to try to take down the undefeated Hurricanes on Saturday at the Cake Tin.
New Zealand Rugby wants to ensure last weekend's concussion incident doesn't happen again and believes the key lies in making television footage available to the match-day doctor.
Concussions are not an area where there can be too much of a good thing - better 10 people saying a player might be concussed than no one, writes Gregor Paul.
Cowan, Bekhuis and Woodcock or Naholo, Fekitoa, Aaron Smith, Ash Dixon and Dan Pryor - Wynne Gray wonders, which team got the better deal?
Rugby great Sean Fitzpatrick says it's a good thing that some of New Zealand's finest are choosing to play abroad - both for the "phenomenal" money and experience.
Highlanders prop Josh Hohneck should never have played on after being knocked cold during Saturday night's Super Rugby game vs the Crusaders.
Hika Elliot is one man who can empathise with the life-changing decision made by Ben Afeaki to quit rugby.
Luke Braid is another concussion casualty for the Blues and will miss Saturday's match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Sanzar was satisfied there was no malice in the conversation and felt Michael Cheika's approach did not amount to misconduct, writes Wynne Gray. If that's so, the questions will multiply.
Crusaders pivot Colin Slade has signed a three-year contract with French club Pau, where he will earn about $700,000 a season.
The Chiefs have emerged from the bye in rude health and ready for another "brutal" battle with the Crusaders.
The Highlanders certainly showed they have playoff credentials by going to Christchurch and winning. It was a statement win, writes Justin Marshall.
The Highlanders' performance in chasing down the Crusaders in Christchurch for a significant victory on Saturday should have been enough to bring the Blues back down to earth.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says it's "obvious" he's not liked or respected in New Zealand as the fallout continues from his unsolicited entry to the referee's room.
At the start of the Super Rugby season, the Blues had a mish-mash of backs while the Highlanders would struggle with forwards. Combine them and they might be handy, writes Wynne Gray.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says it's "obvious" he's not liked or respected in New Zealand.