Super Rugby: Best and worst
Kris Shannon reviews the best and worst performers from the latest Super Rugby action.
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Cane and Laulala ruled out with head knocks
The Chiefs will be missing two keys forwards for next week's showdown against the Stormers
Back to reality now for Blues
Blues failed to impress against Force and now must face Highlanders and Hurricanes.
Guess who's back for Blues?
Tana Umaga has suggested Sonny Bill Williams could return to Super Rugby this week.
Watch: TJ explains rules to ref
Perenara outsmarted the referee during the Hurricanes win last night.
Barrett brothers inspire 'Canes to win
New Zealand's Super Saturday was heading for Scrappy Saturday until a Hurricanes flourish.
Unflattering Chiefs grind out win
Sam Cane and Nepo Laulala suffered head knocks as the Chiefs tonight laboured to victory.
McKendry: Blues not showing improvements
It was a performance which sums up the Blues' season thus far.
As it happened: Chiefs v Bulls
All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and the Bulls in Hamilton.
Unconvincing Blues battle past Force
The Blues have won their last two games and yet not impressed, writes Gregor Paul.
As it happened: Blues v Force
All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Force.
Rugby: Chided Chiefs champ at bit
The unbeaten Chiefs are facing a team who are languishing in the bottom third.
Rugby: Big Bird in formidable partnership with Brodie
Size is easily measured and Dominic Bird stretches the tape well beyond two metres.
Rugby: Douglas returns to back of the scrum
Whetu Douglas returns to the Crusaders to play the Waratahs tomorrow.
Highlanders hammer dire Rebels
It's fair to say the Rebels were awful against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight.
Force resilient, despite impending axe
Force coach Dave Wessels admits his team have been unsettled by rumours of their demise.
As it happened: Highlanders vs Rebels
All the action in the Super Rugby clash between the Highlanders and Rebels
Crusaders spoilt for riches v Waratahs
All Blacks have replaced All Blacks in a shuffled Crusaders pack against the Waratahs.
Manu a gold-plated signing for Umaga
World Cup medal winner is a consistently high performer after returning home to Blues.
He came for just a day and now raises 50
The Hurricanes are full of stars. Prop Chris Eves is not one of them.
Key stats ahead of this week's Super Rugby action
All the key stats you need to know ahead of the latest round of Super Rugby action.
Rugby: Pressure set to rise on awful Aussies
Kiwi sides have lost three of 33 trans-tasman matches since start of last season.
Rugby: Patient Faiane rewarded for hard work after two years out injured
The Blues have had a midfield shuffle.
Rebels hope to snap streak v Highlanders
Melbourne Rebels are desperate for their first win of the season against the Highlanders.
Haylett-Petty boosts Force against Blues
Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty bolsters the Force for their clash with the Blues.
Players union lobbying for Aussie teams
The Players' Association has launched a petition to keep Aussie teams in Super Rugby.
Messam to celebrate milestone
Liam Messam's longevity and durability for the Chiefs will be celebrated on Saturday night
Hurricanes rest injured Coles v Reds
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is out of tomorrow night's Hurricanes clash with the Reds.
Baptism of fire looms for rookie Mason
NSW Waratahs may blood rookie five-eighth Mack Mason against the Crusaders.
Faiane to make starting debut for Blues
TJ Faiane will make his starting debut for the Blues this week.
A 'dual threat' who can do four things
Beauden Barrett is a dual threat, who can do four things, according to the Reds coach.
Will short-term gain equal long-term pain?
The plan to reduce Super Rugby has been agreed but questions surround its future viability
Time to celebrate the redemption of Aaron Smith
The time has come, writes Gregor Paul, for Aaron Smith to be celebrated again.