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Rugby: Retallick out for four weeks

Big brother keen to hold on to 10 jersey

Marty McKenzie hopes he can hang on to the Chiefs' No10 jersey - then have little brother Damian wash it for him.

Rugby: Chiefs coach asks tribe for more

For the coach of a table-topping team, Dave Rennie cut a rather glum figure on Friday night.

Why Wayne Smith should helm Blues

As the Blues board consider who will coach the team next year - and with half this season gone, they must be - Wayne Smith has to be close to the top of their list.

Rugby: Ducking coach decision is lame

If the Blues are on the hunt for a new coach, which surely they are, their silence on the matter is potentially closing the door on the best possible candidates.

First take: Ref makes the right call

Rugby: Chiefs dispatch Force

A week that began with Aaron Cruden being ruled out for the rest of the season ended in much more positive fashion for the Chiefs.

Rugby: Tim Nanai-Williams keen for new job

Marty's chance to make mark

After spending the season in the shadow of his younger brother, Marty McKenzie has earned the opening opportunity to fill Aaron Cruden's boots.

Rugby: Chiefs crunch Crusaders

The Chiefs easily recovered from the first-half loss of Aaron Cruden to secure a memorable double over the Crusaders in Christchurch tonight.

As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs

Relive all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

First take: Something wrong with Crusaders

Something's just not right with the Crusaders. They tinker with their combinations, often swapping test men for test men but progress is marginal.

Will Cruden be the last man standing?

Aaron Cruden will come up against a pair of mates and rivals when the Chiefs visit the Crusaders.

SBW/Ngatai combo big worry for hosts

The last time Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai started together in midfield, the Chiefs produced their attacking performance of the season.

Elliot empathy born from personal pain

Hika Elliot is one man who can empathise with the life-changing decision made by Ben Afeaki to quit rugby.

Chiefs' Ben Afeaki retires over concussion fears

Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki has retired from all rugby due to concerns about his long term health. Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014 during an Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. He was cleared to resume training as part of a graduated return to play plan.

Kickers off their game at crucial time

Those nagging goal-kicking issues won't go away for New Zealand first fives Beauden Barrett and Aaron Cruden in this year's Super Rugby competition.

Retallick in no rush to decide on future

Brodie Retallick's return from injury against the Blues illustrated just why an offshore move could prove an appealing prospect.