The Chiefs easily secured the bonus-point victory they needed to solidify top spot in the New Zealand conference.

Sydney's Daily Telegraph is calling it one of the most brazen trans-Tasman recruitment ploys in history. The newspaper reports that

Sam Cane still has capacity for a couple of firsts heading into tomorrow's clash with the Reds.

One All Black will be putting up his feet this weekend while another will have his head down as he attempts to master a new position.

Life moves on, says Liam Messam, and that progression will now be happening rather quickly for the overlooked sevens hopeful.

Friday night's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Suva, Fiji, has been praised as an enormous success, with future games already in the mix.

The Chiefs have taken control of the Super Rugby competition with two rounds remaining.

All the action from the top of the table clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders from Suva in Fiji.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder might have endured a difficult evening after watching his previously table-topping side lose their place.

The Chiefs and Crusaders are both likely to manage the workload of their All Blacks stars for their clash in Suva.

The legend grows. World Cup winner Stephen Donald got a hero's reception at Waikato Stadium, as he inspired the below-strength Chiefs to smash the Welsh rugby side.

For the first time in their 20-year history, the Chiefs unleashed a pre-game haka to mark the special occasion of their clash with Wales last night.

'Beaver' Stephen Donald stars as the Chiefs score six tries to deal a huge blow to Wales' hopes of taking anything from their tour.

They've already enticed one All Black up State Highway 1.

A police escort can clear traffic but, as the Crusaders have found this week, it also attracts attention.

Sonny Bill Williams has made the only fair and sensible decision, rejecting the Chiefs and joining the Blues, writes Chris Rattue.

Sonny Bill Williams will announce a three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby today but it is not known which Super Rugby side he intends to play for.

The attack showed signs of revival and the scrum was as strong as it's been all season but the Chiefs' win over the Rebels also brought a hefty dose of bad news.

The Chiefs are back on top after riding an explosive first half to a bonus-point victory over the Rebels in Hamilton.

The Chiefs have given their followers an insight to how their players go about their lives on a daily basis, having strapped a GoPro onto halfback Brad Weber's head and recording an entire day of his.

With five rounds of Super Rugby to go, it's getting extremely tight in the New Zealand conference, with the Crusaders, Chiefs and Highlanders all on 37 points, one ahead of the Hurricanes.

COMMENT: Damian McKenzie got it wrong turning down the Blues, writes Chris Rattue. He should seriously consider a u-turn.

The Highlanders thought Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai should have been red carded for the lifting tackle on Elliott Dixon.

The Highlanders reminded everyone just why they claimed last year's competition, shining in all facets to shock the Chiefs.

Live updates of the Chiefs and Highlanders round 11 Super Rugby clash at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.