Project Ben at the crossroads
Project Ben is still going and the odds of success - of turning Ben Tameifuna into a world-class hybrid front-rower - have risen.
Project Ben is still going and the odds of success - of turning Ben Tameifuna into a world-class hybrid front-rower - have risen.
Controversial Wallaby back Kurtley Beale made a stirring return to Super 15 action as the Chiefs defence of their Super 15 crown kept moving forward in an unconvincing fashion in Melbourne last night.
Richard Kahui's career hangs in the balance after yet another shoulder injury, which has left him "incredibly disappointed and frustrated", says Chiefs coach Dave Rennie.
After Brodie Retallick's stunning first Super Rugby season which resulted in an All Blacks call-up, second time around was always going to be bit of a challenge.
The Chiefs delivered a performance of stunning contrasts, but eventually earned a 37-29 win over the Sharks at Waikato Stadium tonight.
Former All Black Ian Jones answers your Super 15 questions.
That was a game I thoroughly enjoyed, the intensity of a Chiefs v Blues game was very much on display and both sides played well.
Perception, judgment and bias are all elements which affect public appraisal of rugby teams.
Chiefs winger and one test All Black Lelia Masaga will follow teammate Richard Kahui to Japan at the end of the Super 15 season.
Richard Kahui may have returned unscathed for the Chiefs but another key All Black, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, is facing six weeks on the sidelines after breaking his jaw.
Things look pretty good for the Chiefs and pretty horrible for the Highlanders. The Chiefs are not playing at peak and are still winning. The Highlanders are doing a lot right - but are still losing.
Former All Black Ian Jones answers your questions on the state of rugby.
For Cruden, Dan Carter's back-up at first-five for the All Blacks but facing competition from other players with designs on the No 10 jersey, it will be a case of improving his consistency and taking more of a leading role.