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As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs
The Chiefs win in Christchurch after a tough back and forth contest.
Chiefs start with compelling victory
In a thumping contest that had a bit of everything, the Chiefs came away with a vital win.
Super Rugby: Our burning questions
Chris Rattue lists the key questions surrounding the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises ahead of the upcoming season.
Read's no-show sends out a bad message
COMMENT: Unless All Blacks captain-in-waiting has concussion issues, there is no excuse for him missing the opening to the 2016 Super Rugby season, writes Chris Rattue.
Gregor Paul: Blackadder managed to both impress and disappoint
Between 1996 and 2008, the Crusaders were crowned Super Rugby champions seven times. Since Todd Blackadder took over in 2009, they haven't added to their total.
Rugby: Chiefs, Crusaders to play in Fiji
The Chiefs and Crusaders will play in Fiji in July.
Rugby: Crusaders' new look backline
There may be no Richie McCaw or Dan Carter but the Crusaders will fancy their chances of making it back to the Super Rugby playoffs in 2016.
The teams that missed out on the finals
Only six Super Rugby teams can take part in the playoffs and for some of the teams who missed out, the end of the season will have come as a relief.
Crusaders end on a high
A classy ending from the Crusaders - shame about the beginning and the middle of their campaign.
Wynne Gray: Crusaders in for ABs selection
Repeat finalists the Crusaders are out of the mix this time yet for some of their squad it is a victory, writes Wynne Gray.
Crusaders' loss could be boon
The Crusaders are out of the playoffs but it's an absence which just might give the All Blacks and Richie McCaw an extra boost ahead of their World Cup defence.
Nadolo scores 'like Lebron'
Sometimes it takes a moment of class to get a team going and last night, once again for the Crusaders, it came from their giant wing Nemani Nadolo.
Rugby: Crusaders sign Ben Volavola for No 10
The Crusaders see Ben Volavola, a 24-year-old not wanted by the Waratahs, as the answer to their exodus at first-five.
Crusaders crush Blues
The Crusaders got the five points they needs and the Blues avoided total annihilation - a good night all round, then.
First Take: Moment of magic sparks Crusaders
Sometimes it takes a moment of class to get a team going and last night, once again for the Crusaders, it came from their giant wing Nemani Nadolo.
As it happened: Blues v Crusaders
Join us for a live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and Crusaders starting at 7.35pm.
Carter to end final Crusaders chapter
Daniel Carter will run out at Eden Park tonight to face 15 men looking to take chunks out of him - which is nothing new.
Scotty Stevenson: Crusaders' self-belief plumps their chances of making playoffs
You don't expect the Crusaders to be standing in line for miracles but, as Super Rugby heads into its penultimate round, that's exactly where they find themselves.
Tuipulotu ruled out for the rest of year
Blues and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of rugby for the rest of the year after opting for surgery on a developmental defect with his hips.
Wynne Gray: Crusaders top of try-scoring
The Crusaders are in a precarious tussle for the playoffs and surprisingly, are top of the pile in one department.
On this form, it's a mistake to rely on Carter for the World Cup
Some people saw Dan Carter. I saw Nemani Nadolo. Others heralded a Crusaders turnaround. I'd be more inclined to say the Hurricanes are in trouble.
Blues can spoil late Crusaders' finals run
The Blues' finals hopes were dashed weeks ago but, presumably refreshed from their bye week, they still have an important role to play in terms of the final standings.