Departing coaching director Laurie Fisher is convinced the Brumbies are close to ending their decade-long Super Rugby title drought.

It's off to Sydney then - which will host it's host final after the Waratahs clawed and scrapped their way into the last two.

He's already at another level, but superstar fullback Israel Folau is hoping to raise his game to impossible new heights in the Waratahs' semi-final against the Brumbies tomorrow.

I have been on holiday in Australia for a couple of weeks where I got the impression there's a fair bit of confidence brewing.

What a maddening night for the Chiefs. Their dream is over. They won't win their third successive title and they will only have themselves to blame.

Last year Brumbies back Robbie Coleman was best described as a handy utility, getting the odd gig off the bench.

The Blues have secured their spot in the 2024 Super Rugby finals, beating the Brumbies 34-20. Video / Sky Sport

The road trip blues continue for Sir John Kirwan following his side's loss against the Brumbies at a wet Canberra Stadium.

Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the importance of the upcoming away games for the Blues and Chiefs.

Just a year ago the Brumbies went into their blockbuster derby against the Waratahs intent on exploiting the defence of a rookie named Israel Folau.

Stop the Waratahs' forward pack and you'll stifle try-scoring machine Israel Folau.

If the Hurricanes weren't panicking after losing their opening two games of the Super Rugby season they might need to change that approach after dropping their third.

Images of the pre-season match between the Highlanders and Brumbies in Queenstown.

New Zealand's Super rugby conference is primed for a high-octane start next year with a clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.

All the signs suggested that it was always going to take a supreme piece of individual skill to decide this one.

The Chiefs have another title - that's all that really matters.

It wasn't pretty and two or three reputations suffered as the Chiefs let the Brumbies too far into this game - but they pulled it out of the fire, writes Richard Loe.

Sometimes strange things happen that just make you believe this is your time.

Write down Jesse Mogg as one of the missing pieces in the Wallaby jigsaw.

All rugby eyes are on Hamilton tonight as a tasty decider and teaser towards the resumption of transtasman sporting combat.