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As it happened: Chiefs hold off Blues
All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Chiefs from Eden Park.
Barrett brothers to start for Hurricanes
The Barrett brothers will return to start for the 'Canes to face the Jaguares
Wynne Gray: Neighbours back at ground zero
Blues should bolt in against injury ravaged Chiefs but ...
Is it really that long since the Blues beat the Chiefs?
It's been a quite a long time since the Blues earned a win over the Chiefs.
All Black: 'Super Rugby as tough as tests'
Chiefs hooker Nathan Harris says new laws have sped Super Rugby to test level.
Another All Black suffers injury blow
The Crusaders now have five All Blacks regulars out with injury.
Umaga warns Blues: Get Damian McKenzie
Shutting down little first-five is key for Blues as they seek first win of new season.
How Kaino could inspire the Blues
The Blues may use Jerome Kaino's departure to spur them to the elusive playoffs.
15 players unavailable as Chiefs name team
Chiefs forced into changes with 15 players unavailable for Blues clash.
Blow for the Blues: SBW out of crucial Chiefs clash
The Blues have been dealt an injury blow for Friday's clash with the Chiefs.
How will ABs cope with Crockett's retirement?
Joe Moody and Kane Hames set to carry All Black load, but others are coming through.
Yalden: NZ Super Rugby team of the week - round two
Rugby commentator Nigel Yalden lists his NZ Super Rugby team of the week.
Liam Napier: Are cards ruining rugby?
There needs to be some balance and perspective when it comes to dishing out cards.
Blues on brink? Why they should, and must, beat Chiefs
Healthy squad, firepower and an in-form No10 must make Blues favourites to break drought.
Wyatt Crockett retires from international rugby
35-year-old prop is calling time on his test career after 71 matches and just 3 losses.
Injuries woes hit Chiefs early
Chiefs lose at least three to injury for match against Blues.
Parsons charged up at Blues as he considers future
Rampaging hooker in final year of contract pledges to give it all for new skipper Pulu.
Super Rugby winners and losers
The best and worst that we noticed from week two of the Super Rugby season.
Barrett can't complete comeback
Beauden Barrett's late cameo and Super Rugby milestone weren't enough to prevent Bulls.
Editorial: Rugby refs need more flexibility
EDITORIAL: Chiefs' punishment suggests rugby referees have too little discretion.
Why the Blues should be feeling good
Chiefs will face tough task beating confident Blues at Eden Park going by weekend's form.
Why the referee was right to award a penalty try
While the card decisions will be debated by critics, the refs appeared to get them right.
'Ridiculous decision': Has Super Rugby gone soft?
Should this tackle have been awarded a penalty try and a yellow card?
Canes' 'worst performance' in three years
Hurricanes poor across the park against Bulls, coach Chris Boyd said.
Scrappy Hurricanes go down in Super opener
Hurricanes fall short against Bulls in Pretoria.
Blade Thomson to sign with Scarlets
Hurricanes loose forward expected to join Scarlets after the Super Rugby season.
Super Rugby: Don't discount the Blues just yet
Despite another defeat to New Zealand opposition the Blues believe they will beat Chiefs.
Classy Crusaders conquer Chiefs
As everyone suspected, the Crusaders are going to be just as hard to beat in 2018 in 2017.
As it happened: Crusaders beat Chiefs
Follow live updates as the defending champion Crusaders take on the Chiefs.
Super Rugby: Was this tackle worthy of a red card?
Did Scott Higginbotham deserve to be sent off following this tackle?
Just a big kid - making a big splash
Crusaders coach impresses sponsors but also strikes a chord with non-rugby-playing public.