Rugby: Chiefs aiming to reduce Super 15 penalty count
Past history has shown that clashes between the Chiefs and Crusaders can be decided by a whistle and a kicking tee.
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Chiefs take control despite juggling act
Only four teams are unbeaten after two weeks of Super Rugby. The Hurricanes, Stormers, Chiefs and Cheetahs are the teams who have not lost.
Rugby: Cruden kicks Chiefs to win
Aaron Cruden's last-second penalty handed the Chiefs a narrow victory over the Brumbies in New Plymouth tonight.
Rugby: Messam back to boost pack
If the Chiefs are looking to increase their physicality and reverse a growing hoodoo against Australian opposition, then recalling Liam Messam is a handy place to start.
Rugby: Englishman makes his mark with NZ's finest
The English Premiership academy system is rightly lauded for its success in promoting domestic talent.
Chiefs' new star out on his own
His efforts against the Blues left little doubt that Damian McKenzie is a young man full of belief in his own abilities.
Rugby: Sio says Chiefs new nemesis
Forget the Brumbies v Crusaders classics, Wallaby test prop Scott Sio says his Super Rugby side have found a new transtasman grudge rival: the Chiefs.
'Hell of a kid' did it for Chiefs
A key cause of last year's inconsistent Chiefs campaign was the mid-season absence of Aaron Cruden.
McKenzie display puts pressure on Cruden
Few things inspire confidence in a team like a first-five with a fully functioning computer for a brain.
Chiefs chop slow-burning Blues
It might not be a wise idea to be cautiously optimistic about the Blues' chances this year in the wake of a first round defeat, but they did enough for judgement to at least be reserved.
First take: Cohesive Chiefs well-drilled
No surprise the Blues came second. Not against the Chiefs who have hovered around the top of the competition for the last few years while the Blues have puttered along in their own slurry.
As it happened: Blues v Chiefs
Live updates of the Super Rugby encounter between the Blues and Chiefs at North Harbour Stadium.
Justin Marshall: NZ teams' pros and cons
Justin Marshall, in the first of his twice-weekly columns, casts his eyes over the strengths and weaknesses of the New Zealand franchises.
Super Rugby: Around the grounds
With Minnesota Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison visiting training this week, it's tempting to ponder how some of the Blues' best would handle a job swap.
Rennie's men kings in waiting
The consistency that set the Chiefs apart during their title campaigns suddenly disappeared, the two-time defending champions winning their first three games but never enjoying another such streak.
Rugby: Cruden on target for Chiefs' campaign
The shadow of two World Cups hangs over Super Rugby, which kicks off next Friday, February 13.
Rugby: Rennie content to keep his future coaching options open
Dave Rennie is not putting all his coaching eggs in the All Blacks basket for when his new Chiefs contract expires in 2017.
Rugby: Polwart ready to fire for Chiefs
If the strength of a Super Rugby franchise is through its squad depth, then the Chiefs should be on to a winner in Sean Polwart.
Rugby: Chief ambition rules
Unlike others who often leave NZ rugby after switching allegiance to a Pacific Island nation, Tim Nanai-Williams is keen to stick with the Chiefs.
Wynne Gray: Chiefs make big changes to squad
Successful sports teams always tinker and work on their next ideas. The All Blacks are top of the world ratings and continue to unpick and remodel their strategies.
Full recap: Super 15 teams named
New Zealand's five Super Rugby teams will announce their squads for the 2015 season this morning. Join us for live updates as the teams are rolled out.