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Phil Gifford: Five talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

With the Blues on fire and Ardie Savea speechless, the round had plenty of talking points.

Blues' best? Where win over Chiefs ranks for Leon MacDonald

In his time as Blues coach, there are two performances that stand out to Leon MacDonald.

Gregor Paul: The move that could create ABs' deadliest backline in years

Jordie Barrett took another giant step in his quest to become an international midfielder.

Paul Lewis: The 'dumb' pattern turning rugby into a bore

If World Rugby doesn't ban it then they need to change the scoring system.

'He's putting on a brave face': All Black faces extended injury break

Anton Lienert-Brown could be set for an extended spell on the sideline.

'Scarcely believable': Blues shut out Chiefs for sixth straight win

As the Chiefs kept coming, the Blues kept defending.

Bold call backfires as Hurricanes lose in controversial finish

Ardie Savea wants the referees to raise their game, after a controversial finish.

Phil Gifford: Four steps to Rugby World Cup success

Opinion: Australia will host the Rugby World Cup in 2027. Here's how to make it a success.

'An unfortunate part of our game': Mauger weighs in on Super Rugby red cards

'It's important to understand some of those things are near unavoidable,' Mauger said.

Blues see silver lining in Caleb Clarke's suspension

The Blues can see the bright side of the situation.

Blues winger handed hefty ban after red card

The Blues winger has learned his fate after the red card against Moana Pasifika.

Returning to NZ? Off-contract Damian McKenzie discusses playing future

McKenzie opted to play a season in Japan at the conclusion of his last NZR contract.

'Stain on their careers': ABs stars' new 'tacky' business slammed

The rugby league legend is "disappointed and surprised" by the players' new venture.

Gregor Paul: The stats that prove rugby's red card rules aren't working

OPINION: Red card inflation has been higher than actual inflation.

Eddie Jones courts controversy with Kiwi coach

The trip comes just weeks after the end of England's dismal Six Nations campaign.

All Blacks prop reveals hidden issue almost drove him to retire

Karl Tu'inukuafe was in so much pain that he wanted to quit rugby.