Rugby: Kahui back but Kerr-Barlow out
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.
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.
The Chiefs have secured a bonus point victory against the Southern Kings, but had to withstand a big comeback from the home side, which was expected to struggle against the defending champions.
For a player who didn't practise his goalkicking much in pre-season, Chiefs fullback Gareth Anscombe is doing an excellent job of bluffing his way through.
The Chiefs and Blues have been the most potent New Zealand sides in the early stages of the Super 15.
Images from the Chiefs 22-27 defeat of the Brumbies in the Super 15 final match.
He is happy to have another string to his bow, but Gareth Anscombe isn't ready to give up on the No10 jersey just yet.
Richard Kahui sees himself as unlucky rather than being a victim of a position that takes lumps out of even the most robust.
One of the biggest changes in rugby as it continues to get to grips with professionalism is the way players move from one club or franchise to another.
The Super Rugby season proper starts this weekend - for the Chiefs, it's time once again to earn some respect.
Young workaholic fullback Piutau is raring to for Auckland against Highlanders after recovering from a foot injury.
Super rugby is billed as a massive tri-nations provincial series. But tonight looks more like an event for sparklers rather than any whizz-bang skyrockets and trumpets flourish.
Chiefs midfielder Richard Kahui has put an end to the speculation and confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to play rugby in Japan.