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Rugby: Sonny days once more for Chiefs
Sonny Bill Williams is set to give New Zealand rugby a massive boost by committing to play for the Chiefs in their next campaign.
Rugby: Marshall might need Mat finish
The Blues want to talk to double rugby-league international Mat Rogers to help Benji Marshall ease into the 15-man code.
Paul Lewis: Benji has talent to silence scorn
There's been a wave of negative drivel about Marshall and, by extension, Blues coach Sir John Kirwan.
Wynne Gray: Barrett passed up good home at Blues
Beauden Barrett missed a trick not coming to the Blues. He might feel safe at the Hurricanes and boosted by the growing vibe that Ma'a Nonu will not be a troublesome midfielder outside him.
Rugby: Highlanders leave door ajar for Nonu
The Highlanders have not shut the door on Ma'a Nonu but have not heard from the midfield back or his agent since April.
Rugby: Super 15 could be split two ways
Super rugby chiefs are considering splitting the three-conference system into two from 2016 and adding two teams from Argentina.
Wynne Gray: Blues marshal resources as Tiger changes stripes
As they do online, some bloke put his house on Benji Marshall being an All Black next season.
Barrett retains loyalty to Hurricanes
There was a lot of pressure and expectation surrounding a kid who recently turned 22 and has only eight test caps to his name.
Rugby: Noakes heading for neck surgery
The Blues' first five-eighths intrigues have taken another turn with Chris Noakes heading for neck surgery.
Season report card: Crusaders
The Crusaders had momentum going into the play-offs, but tripped up again. Not good enough for a team with seven titles, writes Patrick McKendry.
Season report card: Blues
Failed to kick on from the mid-series mark and ended with six straight losses - Patrick McKendry rates the Blues' 2013 season.
Rugby: Marshall yes but Barrett no
Benji Marshall has given verbal confirmation he will sign with the Blues but Beauden Barrett confirmed last night he will be staying with the Hurricanes.
The Stats Don't Lie: How the Chiefs went back-to-back
Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers following the Chiefs' second straight Super 15 final victory on Saturday.
NRL: Benji plays hard to get with the Blues
Benji Marshall hasn't signed with the Blues yet but an announcement is expected soon.
Rugby: Rennie works on title No.3
Champion Chiefs Super rugby coach Dave Rennie is reluctant to talk about dynasties.
Wynne Gray: 'Weka's' leadership a core component of Chiefs' triumph
Honours boards or statues do not suit the Chiefs' balanced culture, but some recognition for captain Craig Clarke seems appropriate.
From cow bells to wedding bells
A Super 15 champion, named again as an All Black - and now a husband-to-be. It's been a pretty good week for Aaron Cruden.
Rugby: Family and friends big part of Chiefs' motivation
The Chiefs didn't have to look far for motivation before and during their epic final with the Brumbies.
Rugby: Cruden's nerve holds to help cap off season
As far as his goalkicking goes, Aaron Cruden has had, in his own words, "a tricky old season".
Rugby: Five Super finals that have set pulses racing
Where does the Chiefs' latest success rank among the finals of the 18-year competition?
Super 15: Four key questions
Patrick McKendry of APNZ, Wynne Gray of the NZ Herald and Gregor Paul from the Herald on Sunday answer three probing questions from last night's Super Rugby final.
Subs on hand with super pass
All the signs suggested that it was always going to take a supreme piece of individual skill to decide this one.
Diehard Chiefs fans go wild for win
Chiefs fans earned their red, yellow and black stripes as they roared for their heroes to win the Super Rugby final last night.