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Rugby: Cruden's time to shine in Aussie
Not one, but two supreme opportunities are there for Aaron Cruden in Sydney on Saturday.
Not one, but two supreme opportunities are there for Aaron Cruden in Sydney on Saturday.
If Sonny Bill Williams returns to the Chiefs next year, as is now expected, then Dave Rennie's side just took a big stride towards title No3.
A group of Auckland's aspiring rugby players had a lesson from the Super 15 champion Chiefs to raise funds for charity yesterday.
Sonny Bill Williams is set to give New Zealand rugby a massive boost by committing to play for the Chiefs in their next campaign.
The Blues want to talk to double rugby-league international Mat Rogers to help Benji Marshall ease into the 15-man code.
There's been a wave of negative drivel about Marshall and, by extension, Blues coach Sir John Kirwan.
Beauden Barrett missed a trick not coming to the Blues. He might feel safe at the Hurricanes and boosted by the growing vibe that Ma'a Nonu will not be a troublesome midfielder outside him.
The Highlanders have not shut the door on Ma'a Nonu but have not heard from the midfield back or his agent since April.
As they do online, some bloke put his house on Benji Marshall being an All Black next season.
The Blues' first five-eighths intrigues have taken another turn with Chris Noakes heading for neck surgery.
There was a lot of pressure and expectation surrounding a kid who recently turned 22 and has only eight test caps to his name.
The Crusaders had momentum going into the play-offs, but tripped up again. Not good enough for a team with seven titles, writes Patrick McKendry.
Failed to kick on from the mid-series mark and ended with six straight losses - Patrick McKendry rates the Blues' 2013 season.
Benji Marshall has given verbal confirmation he will sign with the Blues but Beauden Barrett confirmed last night he will be staying with the Hurricanes.
Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers following the Chiefs' second straight Super 15 final victory on Saturday.
Benji Marshall hasn't signed with the Blues yet but an announcement is expected soon.
Champion Chiefs Super rugby coach Dave Rennie is reluctant to talk about dynasties.
Honours boards or statues do not suit the Chiefs' balanced culture, but some recognition for captain Craig Clarke seems appropriate.
A Super 15 champion, named again as an All Black - and now a husband-to-be. It's been a pretty good week for Aaron Cruden.
The Chiefs didn't have to look far for motivation before and during their epic final with the Brumbies.
Where does the Chiefs' latest success rank among the finals of the 18-year competition?
As far as his goalkicking goes, Aaron Cruden has had, in his own words, "a tricky old season".