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Stern Vern cool before final: 'You don’t get any prizes for artistic display'

Will the Blues' brawn triumph over the Chiefs' brilliance in the final?

Chris Rattue's Watchlist: Finally, rugby takes centre stage after a dud season

The Super Rugby Pacific final and All Blacks squad announcement are the headline acts.

Blues v Chiefs: How the Super Rugby final can be won – Tight Five

OPINION: Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith looks at the big Eden Park decider.

Icons in Black: The best locks and front-rowers of the pro era

These are the greatest All Blacks of the professional era, from the rugby field to fame.

Gregor Paul: From flash to force - the strategic shift that changed the Blues

The secrets behind the Blues' transformation under coach Vern Cotter.

Gregor Paul: The only viable country for Super Rugby expansion

OPINION: Super Rugby is at a crossroads over whether to reduce or expand club numbers.

'Greatest thing I could achieve': Ioane targets ending Blues' title drought

The ABs centre has experienced the grandest stages but a Blues title would eclipse it all.

Sports Insider: Aussies looking to kick Super Rugby to touch

OPINION: Enjoy Super Rugby Pacific while you can before the Ockers bail out.

Super Rugby Selections: Tuipulotu makes shock return for final

The latest team lists for the Super Rugby Pacific final have been announced.

Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?

ANALYSIS: Behind the scenes and behind expectations – the flaws in the costly strategy.

Opinion: Lock stocks and two smoking priorities for All Blacks

Analysis: The All Blacks' selection panel faces tough calls ahead of the squad naming.

Winners and Losers: Cricket's world order is changing

OPINION: We need to give more respect to Afghanistan, writes Chris Rattue.

Phil Gifford: The ABs No 10 is 'a lock'

ANALYSIS: The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are heating up as the semis approach.

Gregor Paul: Lack of championship mindset spices up semifinals

OPINION: Go through their respective records and it shows something is not quite there.

Blues' cruise into semis could come at a cost

The Blues will be sweating on the fitness of Patrick Tuipulotu ahead of the semifinals.

Inside the race for the All Blacks' starting halfback

Post the Aaron-Smith era, Liam Napier looks at who will lead the All Blacks at halfback.

Super Rugby form XV: Who is staking their claim in the All Blacks picture?

Who has put their hand up heading into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs?

Gregor Paul: ABs selection issues provide Razor's 'perfect storm'

OPINION: A perfect storm of sorts has been created ahead of the England series.