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Rugby: Where the NZ teams stand

With only one week of the regular Super Rugby season left before the play-offs, where do the NZ teams currently stand, and what do they need to win? Find out here.

Rugby: Highlanders made to wait

Chiefs back on song

The Chiefs have found form at the vital time to set up a potentially pivotal showdown with the Blues next weekend.

Richard Loe: Canes left in good shape

I know people will be lining up to lay into Mark Hammett by asking 'what has he done in four seasons coaching the Hurricanes?' but I'm standing by him.

Rugby: Rebuff may see Blues turn West

It’s possible Beauden Barrett is right and an offer from the Blues is in the pipeline.

Rugby: Tahs unlikely to pass test

There's a fair chance the Waratahs will win Super Rugby this year and, in doing so, ignite a mini-panic - the Wallabies might be an emerging force.

Rugby: Half measure gets general direction

The Blues might not have a championship-winning No 10 but they do, in Bryn Hall, have a championship-winning No 9.

Carter v Slade isn't a fair fight

Patrick McKendry: If Nonu leaves, JK will be gracious

No one can blame Ma'a Nonu for wanting to return to Wellington to be with his family - and that is likely to be his main reason for yet another shift.

Scotty Stevenson: Stalwarts destined to be denied one last showdown

There will be very little fuss made about them come tomorrow night and they wouldn't want it any other way. Keven Mealamu and Corey Flynn will just get on with the job.

Wynne Gray: Under pressure Chiefs need to be two-trick pony

It is no exaggeration to suggest the situation is dire and the Chiefs' chances of clawing their way to safety and a continued ride in defence of their Super Rugby crown, is grim.

Silent Nonu fuels move speculation

Ma'a Nonu is refusing to talk about his future, increasing speculation he will use an out-clause in his contract to move back to the Hurricanes.

Rugby: Blade sharper on return

When Blade Thomson was pushed out of the Hurricanes' starting line-up he was told to work on his ball-carrying.

Rugby: Head and heart to decide champions' fate

Before tonight's win-or-bust encounter with the Hurricanes, the Chiefs are attributing their dire position to two deficiencies - in the head and in the heart.

Rugby: Piutau returns, ABs trio to start for Crusaders

Rugby: Braid looks to Mealamu to end Christchurch hoodoo

As Blues captain Luke Braid contemplates a trip to Christchurch where he has never won at either Super Rugby or national provincial championship level.