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Chiefs win derby
Chiefs win derby
The Chiefs won a war of attrition against the Crusaders on Friday, taking the spoils 28-19 thanks to a superb defensive effort....
Preview: Chiefs v Crusaders
Preview: Chiefs v Crusaders
New Zealand's top two sides face off on Friday as the Chiefs host the Crusaders in Hamilton. ...
All the Super Rugby line-ups
All the Super Rugby line-ups
Your one-stop spot for all the Super Rugby teams, updated as the line-ups are named....
Chiefs change two
Chiefs change two
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made two changes to his starting XV for Friday's Super Rugby match against the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton....
Super Rugby: Team of Round 14
Super Rugby: Team of Round 14
Now that the dust has settled in the south, we thought it was only right to hand out praise to the star players of Super Rugby, Round 14....
Chiefs prop to join Rebels
Chiefs prop to join Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels have bolstered their forward stocks with the signature of Chiefs front rower Toby Smith until the end of 2016....
Chiefs win in Wellington
Chiefs win in Wellington
The Chiefs opened up a seven-point lead atop the New Zealand conference on Friday after beating the Hurricanes 17-12 at Westpac Stadium....
Weekend predictions
Weekend predictions
It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits down in the SARugby.com hot-seat to give you his predictions....
Preview: 'Canes v Chiefs
Preview: 'Canes v Chiefs
It is now or never for the Hurricanes in terms of making the Super Rugby play-off stages as they face up to the Chiefs in Wellington on Friday....
No Cane for Chiefs
No Cane for Chiefs
The Chiefs will be without flanker Sam Cane for their showdown against the Hurricanes this Friday after suffering a back strain in training....
Retallick up for a challenge
Retallick up for a challenge
Brodie Retallick is braced for an intense climax to the Super Rugby season as the Chiefs fight tooth and nail to retain their title....
Kahui move up in the air
Kahui move up in the air
Richard Kahui has deemed the recent surgery on his shoulder a success, but admits his move to Japan is in doubt....
Chiefs can't sign Laulala
Chiefs can't sign Laulala
The New Zealand Rugby Union has refused permission for the Chiefs to recruit an overseas-based player to alleviate a back-line injury crisis. ...
Clarke unimpressed despite win
Clarke unimpressed despite win
Chiefs skipper Craig Clarke admitted that Friday's narrow victory over the Western Force in Pukekohe was a disappointing one....
Anscombe out for six weeks
Anscombe out for six weeks
Chiefs full-back Gareth Anscombe has been ruled out of action for six weeks after breaking a bone in his foot....
Chiefs subdue fighting Force
Chiefs subdue fighting Force
The Chiefs were made to work for their 22-21 win over the Force, with ill-discipline costing the visitors....
Preview: Chiefs v Force
Preview: Chiefs v Force
The Chiefs will see Friday's visit of the Force to Pukekohe as a golden opportunity to take control of the New Zealand conference. ...
Chiefs shuffle backs
Chiefs shuffle backs
A spate of injuries has prompted the Chiefs to make major changes to their backline for Friday's Super Rugby clash with the Force in Pukekohe. ...
Kahui out for the season
Kahui out for the season
Richard Kahui's playing time in New Zealand has come to an end after it was revealed he requires shoulder surgery....
Officials frustrate Rennie
Officials frustrate Rennie
Chiefs boss Dave Rennie has called for greater "common sense" from the TMO after his side's win over the Rebels on Friday. ...
 
 

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