Dislike between Crusaders and Chiefs is perhaps the pre-eminent rivalry in NZ rugby.

Mental strength key to overcoming big workload says Dagg as Crusaders stand on brink.

Seta Tamanivalu has signed on for a second Super Rugby season with the Crusaders.

The Chiefs' reputation has been tarnished by the stripper scandal, says Strawbridge.

Is hate too strong a word for it? No says Chiefs coach Dave Rennie, and he's dead right.

Dane Coles has come a long way from the self-confessed "ratbag" in 2009.

"Hate" is a strong word, but apparently not too strong for the Chiefs and Crusaders.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann makes a case for starting underdogs against the Hurricanes.

Beauden Barrett's grandmother still leads him when it comes to hole-in-ones.

We look at the key individual battles that could determine the Crusaders-Chiefs semifinal

When it comes to goal-kicking options, the Hurricanes look to be covered.

Johan Ackermann has steadily moulded the Lions into the premium side in South Africa.

"It was a really disappointing season and nobody would hide from that," said Bill Pulver.

The Chiefs are confident they have the personnel and blueprint to upset the Crusaders.

Same team and likely same tactics for semifinal clash against Chiefs in Christchurch.

The Crusaders have never lost a home semi, but the Chiefs have their number in the finals

Patrick Elia is the new generation of young rugby player and has both codes chasing him.

Beauden Barrett is on target ahead of Sunday's Super Rugby semifinal against the Lions.

Super Rugby's excuse for not having neutral officials is poor, writes Liam Napier.

Things are about to get real for the Lions of Johannesburg.

It's set to snow in Christchurch on the eve of Saturday's Super Rugby semifinal.

The Crusaders certainly have history on their side going into this week's semifinals.

Super Rugby's issues were laid bare last weekend with disappointing crowds.

The Crusaders got little joy from ref Glen Jackson in their only defeat of the season

Springbok hero Joel Stransky fears the Lions' easy schedule will come back to bite them.

The Hurricanes will need to improve on their performance against the Brumbies on Friday.

McKenzie looms as a key threat the Crusaders must nullify in their semifinal.

Coach Dave Rennie can't speak highly enough of veteran Chiefs back Stephen Donald.

Jeff Wilson says the quarter between Highlanders and Crusaders should have been postponed

Both the Chiefs and Hurricanes have history against them in their semifinal match-ups.