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Rugby: Play offs still wide open
Five Super rugby rounds to go and the make-up of the top-six play-off spots is less than clear-cut.
Henry takes shot at match officials
Blues assistant coach Sir Graham Henry has criticised the officiating of his side's loss to the Crusaders, suggesting that the television match official was "blind''.
Rugby: Chiefs pass up chance to sign sevens player Ahki
The Chiefs have decided not to sign New Zealand sevens player Pita Ahki as a replacement for injured midfielder Richard Kahui.
Richard Loe: Expect more aerial rugby as the stakes get higher
Judging by what we saw on Friday night in Wellington, we are reaching the stage of the season when the rugby is going to tighten up and become a lot closer to test matches in terms of style, intensity and physicality.
Rugby: No thrills victory gives Chiefs champion look
When Dave Rennie inherited the Chiefs in September 2011, people weren't expecting him to work miracles. Now they expect his side to win every week.
Rugby: Sharks end troublesome trip on a high
Sharks fullback Riaan Viljoen's 62nd-minute try gave his team a 23-13 win over the Western Force in Perth early yesterday, the Durban-based side's first victory on their four-match Super Rugby road trip.
Rugby: Classy Crusaders down Blues
The Blues must wonder if there is anything other than misery awaiting them in Christchurch. They haven't won their since 2004 and were never in anger of winning tonight.
Rugby: Dagg's confidence level keeps him benched for yet another crucial match
The Crusaders coach said it would be unfair to throw the All Blacks fullback straight back into the fray when he was still struggling with his game.
Rugby: Blues anchor fired up for showdown with Crusaders
Mealamu is heading into his 148th match of Super rugby after recovering from the latest strain on those piston calves which deliver such an explosive impact.
Rugby: Battle lines drawn for epic encounter
It's been nine years since the Blues travelled south and beat the Crusaders in their backyard. In that time the Crusaders have claimed three Super rugby titles, finished runners-up twice and lost four semifinals.
Rugby: Blues get $4m boost from new investors
Investors have stumped up $4 million as part of their deal to run the Blues for the next seven years.
Chiefs hold off Canes
If the Hurricanes somehow qualify for this year's Super Rugby playoffs it will be down to good luck and the results of others rather than their own doing.
As it happened: Hurricanes v Chiefs
Join us here for our live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs from Westpac Stadium.
Rugby: Smith will miss clash with Chiefs
Hurricanes skipper Conrad Smith has surprised himself with how well he has recovered after the sickening head knock he suffered against the Bulls in Pretoria.
Winger accused of assault may still play
Blues' winger George Moala could play in this weekend's clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch, despite facing serious assault charges.
Moala charged with assault
Blues winger George Moala will face a disciplinary tribunal once his assault charge is dealt with, rugby officials say.