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Elliot joins ABs' hooker conversation
Chiefs hooker Hika Elliot has made a miraculous recovery from a serious neck injury, which has thrust him in to the discussion for All Black selection.
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Rugby: Depleted Chiefs ready for rematch
A defeat in Wellington may have handed the Hurricanes home advantage in the playoffs but the Chiefs will hold no fear if a rematch eventually decides the season.
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Rugby: Chiefs let down by 'very poor error'
Relief will be washing through the Hurricanes. This wasn't a vintage performance and their 22-18 victory over the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium in Wellington last night will be one they might look back on and feel lucky to have escaped with the points. But the flipside to that argument is that this was another gritty win that shows how far this team has come when the heat goes on.
![First take: Another ABs injury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
First take: Another ABs injury
The All Blacks' defence of the World Cup feels jinxed. Good men are dropping all over the place. Conrad Smith is the latest, suffering concussion against the Chiefs in Wellington.
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Rugby: Canes topple Chiefs
Ma'a Nonu was at his best during the Hurricanes’ 22-18 win over the Chiefs in Wellington tonight, extending their lead at the top of the New Zealand conference.
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Rugby: Double blow for Chiefs
The Chiefs have suffered a serious double blow before tomorrow night's showdown with the Hurricanes in Wellington.
![Rugby: Rookie McKenzie winner in battle to take Chiefs' No 10 spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Rookie McKenzie winner in battle to take Chiefs' No 10 spot
The experimental phase is over and the results are in - Damian McKenzie is set to be the Chiefs' first five for the rest of the campaign.
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Rehab injury a cruel blow to ABs hopes
He is repeatedly touted as the All Blacks' third hooking option but Nathan Harris first must focus on getting back on the field.
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Rugby: Top two set for crucial battle
It has taken until the 14th round of the season but the top two teams in Super Rugby are finally about to do battle.
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Rugby: Chiefs still have some fixing to do
The good news for the Chiefs is they have a fortnight to rectify what went wrong against the Rebels before they face the biggest game of the season.
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Rugby: Chiefs chomped by Rebels
The Chiefs' struggles against Australian opposition were exemplified by a potentially damaging defeat against the Rebels tonight.
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First take: Dodgy discipline costs Chiefs
The Chiefs will be frustrated by their game which frayed at the edges with some uncharacteristic indiscretions in Melbourne.
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Rugby: Weber winning battle of No 9s
Brad Weber will tonight wear the Chiefs No 9 jersey for the sixth time in seven games, having seemingly emerged triumphant in a head-to-head battle with Augustine Pulu.
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Big brother keen to hold on to 10 jersey
Marty McKenzie hopes he can hang on to the Chiefs' No10 jersey - then have little brother Damian wash it for him.
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Rugby: Chiefs coach asks tribe for more
For the coach of a table-topping team, Dave Rennie cut a rather glum figure on Friday night.
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Rugby: Ducking coach decision is lame
If the Blues are on the hunt for a new coach, which surely they are, their silence on the matter is potentially closing the door on the best possible candidates.
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Why Wayne Smith should helm Blues
As the Blues board consider who will coach the team next year - and with half this season gone, they must be - Wayne Smith has to be close to the top of their list.
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Rugby: Chiefs dispatch Force
A week that began with Aaron Cruden being ruled out for the rest of the season ended in much more positive fashion for the Chiefs.
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Marty's chance to make mark
After spending the season in the shadow of his younger brother, Marty McKenzie has earned the opening opportunity to fill Aaron Cruden's boots.
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Spirits high as Force face Chiefs: Cowan
Milestone man Pek Cowan hopes the Western Force will break their eight-match losing streak when they play the Chiefs in Hamilton.
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Younger McKenzie in frame to start
Damian McKenzie's form has seen him touted as an All Black-in-waiting, with that elevation potentially arriving as early as next year.