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Justin Marshall: Crusaders' crushing isn't whole story of the game

The game against the Chiefs got away from them but I certainly wouldn't be pushing any panic buttons with the Crusaders just yet, writes Justin Marshall.

Rugby: Chiefs revel in rare win

Saturday night's 40-16 win at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton saw the Chiefs' late blitz break open the game and confound those expecting the latest tense chapter in this rivalry.

Rugby: Blues' win over Lions vital

A victory over the Lions will open the release valve a little, but there will be little respite because the Blues' assignments to follow are extremely tough ones.

Rugby: A Taylor-made solution for Blues

Three weeks into the season and it's apparent Tom Taylor and the Blues should have become an item, so to speak, at the end of last year.

Gamble costs Blues vital win in Republic

The Blues are becoming good at finding new and unusual ways to lose.

Super Rugby: An expanding problem

There is genuine concern among NZ's franchises they have been thrown a hospital pass with next year's Super Rugby set-up.

Richard Loe: Hurricanes work just beginning

I hope the Hurricanes, who have won their opening three games on the road, don't get back to Wellington and think the hard work is done. It's only just beginning, writes Richard Loe.

Three from three leaves coach headaches

Chris Boyd's Hurricanes are happy, healthy and unbeaten and his toughest challenge in the next few weeks will be deciding which line-up to run, given nobody in his squad is out of form.

Heartbreaking loss for Blues

Rugby: Hurricanes win again

This has been some road trip for the Hurricanes. Chris Boyd's side has made it three from three with a 42-13 victory over the Western Force in Perth.

Rugby: Chiefs aiming to reduce Super 15 penalty count

Past history has shown that clashes between the Chiefs and Crusaders can be decided by a whistle and a kicking tee.

Wynne Gray: Opening rounds show participants still feeling their way

Highlanders earn ugly win

The Highlanders scored a late try through Waisake Naholo to earn their first win of the season against the Reds in Dunedin.

Marshall's Chalkboard: Crotty v SBW

Rugby: Hurricanes coach works around resting rules

Can Dan make a comeback?

Gregor Paul on Dan Carter: 'Once he could hop about on one leg and still be the All Blacks' preferred choice at first five."