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Rugby: Mackintosh to head north

Jamie Mackintosh, fed up with his treatment at the Highlanders which has seen him go from captain to virtually unwanted this season, is heading to the Chiefs.

Rugby: Tameifuna one rock hard to roll for the Chiefs

A big factor in why the Chiefs looked a vastly improved side in the last 30 minutes of their victory over the Hurricanes in Hamilton can be found in one significant second-half substitution.

Rugby: Rusty Chiefs get job done

A rusty performance, this, from the Chiefs, but as we have seen so often over the past couple of years, it was enough to get the job done and in the end it was surprisingly easy.

Ask Kamo: Messam's tighter All Black role requires a different style

Liam has been fantastic in both camps for a number of years, adapting very well to the instructions given to him while never forgetting his core jobs as a blindside flanker. In the Chiefs he is their co-captain so a lot more visible in the lead-up to game

Rugby: Marshall gets rare chance before double hip surgery

Most rugby players carry niggling injuries during the season but James Marshall has struggled with the same complaint for the past four years.

Cane left on bench for Chiefs

Rugby: Dawson to leave Chiefs

Rugby: Chiefs still wait for respect

As the centre of excellence moves north to Hamilton, last year's champs see adoration of Crusaders continue.

Rugby: Five areas where Chiefs lead Crusaders

The Chiefs changed the coaching landscape last year when they operated with four full-time coaches instead of the usual two.

Rugby: Stakes high as top two do battle

If the Crusaders are serious about landing the top spot in Super Rugby's New Zealand conference then tonight's game against the Chiefs in Hamilton seems like the prime time to make their move.

Rugby: Rennie backs Henry as Crockett hits back

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie believes Sir Graham Henry made some good points in his blast at match officials.

Chiefs bring the smiles

Rugby: Chiefs pass up chance to sign sevens player Ahki

The Chiefs have decided not to sign New Zealand sevens player Pita Ahki as a replacement for injured midfielder Richard Kahui.

Richard Loe: Expect more aerial rugby as the stakes get higher

Judging by what we saw on Friday night in Wellington, we are reaching the stage of the season when the rugby is going to tighten up and become a lot closer to test matches in terms of style, intensity and physicality.

Rugby: No thrills victory gives Chiefs champion look

When Dave Rennie inherited the Chiefs in September 2011, people weren't expecting him to work miracles. Now they expect his side to win every week.

Chiefs move for Laulala knocked back by NZRU

Rugby: Nanai-Williams on the mend

Tim Nanai-Williams is due to be released from Waikato Hospital today.

Rugby: Revolving injury door for Chiefs

A dubious performance by the Chiefs has been followed by a definitive forecast about key players Gareth Anscombe and Tim Nanai-Williams who have been ruled out until after the June tests.