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Rugby: Smith racks up a first - a coaching no show
In his 27 years of coaching, Wayne Smith has never missed watching his team play live, but that's all about to change this weekend.

Rugby: Zac makes return to training
Zac Guildford made a popular return to the training field for the Crusaders today, impressing with his fitness despite an absence of almost two months.

Sleepless nights for Chiefs
Dave Rennie doesn't have Jamie Joseph's injury problems, but the Chiefs coach will have to manage his team wisely ahead of Friday night's match against the Highlanders.

Chiefs fend off big comeback
The Chiefs have secured a bonus point victory against the Southern Kings, but had to withstand a big comeback from the home side, which was expected to struggle against the defending champions.

Rugby: Syndicate chasing stake in Blues
The Blues makeover is continuing with a syndicate making a multi-million dollar offer for a stake in the Super 15 rugby franchise.

Michele Hewitson Interview: John Kirwan
The Blues coach enjoys his 'gloriously imbalanced' way of looking normal but being different.

No home help for Highlanders
Tracey Nelson looks at the key statistics ahead of this week's Super 15 clashes.

Rugby: Anscombe nails kicks when needed
For a player who didn't practise his goalkicking much in pre-season, Chiefs fullback Gareth Anscombe is doing an excellent job of bluffing his way through.

Why Zac will boost the Crusaders
With his alcohol issues resolved, Zac Guildford's return to the Crusaders is a massive boost for a team struggling for attacking inspiration, says Patrick McKendry.

Rugby: Guildford ready for change
Zac Guildford celebrated his latest reprieve in his fledgling rugby career with chocolate rather than a pint.

Guildford: I have to earn back trust
Zac Guildford says he has to earn back trust and respect after being reinstated to professional rugby by the NZRU this morning, after allegedly punching a partygoer.