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Rugby: Thumbs up as Cruden eyes Chiefs comeback
After two and a half years of hard work at the Chiefs, Aaron Cruden has made the most of the down time his broken thumb has presented.
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Rugby: Chiefs - secrets of the winners
An academic has lifted the lid on how the Chiefs have won Super Rugby titles, highlighting the use of Maori cultural themes and responsibility to the community.
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Rugby: Chiefs sitting pretty with week to unwind
Back in the top three and once again the competition's leading try scorers - this should be a rather relaxing bye week for the Chiefs.
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Chiefs fight not Toulouse Ben
Big Ben Tameifuna has a big decision to make — stay with the Chiefs or sign with Toulouse and most likely commit to playing for Tonga at next year’s World Cup.
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Rugby: Chiefs sink Blues
The Chiefs picked their new home to display some of their old form and seize control of the New Zealand conference.
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As it happened: Chiefs v Blues
Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Chiefs in New Plymouth.
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Wynne Gray: Why the Chiefs must win ...
No one needs to remind the Chiefs about the importance of this match.
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Rugby Herald: Blues vs Chiefs
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion on the up coming battle between the Chiefs & the Blues in New Plymouth this Friday.
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Rugby: Chiefs facing do-or-die Blues battle
Was it a breakthrough or merely a mirage? The Chiefs will find out on Friday night in New Plymouth.
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Rennie admits Hurrell interest
Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell's prospects of returning to rugby have been ignited with Chiefs coach Dave Rennie admitting he'd consider him for a Super Rugby contract.
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Chiefs back to winning ways
No one within the Chiefs will be too effusive in their self-praise but this display was sorely-needed from the Super Rugby champions.
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Chiefs still a champion team
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry discuss whether the Chiefs are still a threat in Super Rugby.
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Rugby: Concussions real headache for Rennie
Their form remains a concern but the number of Chiefs ruled out through concussion represents an additional headache for Dave Rennie.
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Rugby: Cruden recovery vital to title hopes
The next fortnight for the Chiefs will be about surviving rather than thriving in an increasingly crowded New Zealand conference.
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Rugby: Chiefs back reshuffle to fix woes in lineout
It has been the same problem that has stalled their season but the Chiefs hope a difference in personnel can finally amend their lineout troubles.
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Rugby: Tough hookers in Canberra showdown
Hookers are usually a gnarly benchmark for Super Rugby sides. Some of the younger brigade have not collected the creased faces or disfigured ears which often signify combat in the scrummaging trenches and close-quarter combat.
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Wales line up move for Anscombe
Wales coach Warren Gatland said to be increasingly keen on luring Chiefs player Gareth Anscombe from Hamilton with the potential prize of a World Cup spot.
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Rugby: Chiefs short of time in bid to find lineout fix
The clock is ticking on the Chiefs' efforts to fix their malfunctioning lineout after their mauling at the hands of the Crus-aders.
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Rugby: Sides use heads and hearts on concussion issue
The significance of Kieran Read leaving the field after 30 minutes on Saturday night was easy to understand in the context of the match.
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Crusaders' momentum shift
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden to give their expert opinion & analysis after the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 18-17.