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'They're beatable': How the Chiefs could end Crusaders' era of dominance

The Chiefs won the last meeting between the two sides in Christchurch.

Gender-neutral wharepaku at rugby clubs across motu

Female and non-binary athletes will benefit from a push by NZ Rugby and Sport NZ.

Rugby Direct podcast: Who impressed in the Super Rugby quarters?

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dissect the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals.

Gregor Paul: How the Chiefs can exploit inconsistent Crusaders

OPINION: Chiefs are not being widely talked up as a possible winner, but they should be.

'It's about stepping stones': Black Ferns on right path after tough win

There was enough in Black Ferns win to suggest they're on the right path.

New era for Black Ferns starts on winning note against Australia

A new era for the Black Ferns started on a sodden and ultimately successful note.

Phil Gifford: Six talking points from the Super Rugby quarter-finals

A fervent coach, a supersonic first five and a ton of physicality highlighted this round.

Queen's Birthday Honours 2022: Benji Marshall

Benji Marshall, a former New Zealand professional rugby league footballer has been honoured for services to rugby league. Video / NZ Herald / NRL on Nine / RugbyLeagueTV / NRL / Getty

'Inventive, adventurous, courageous': Smith ready to test new Black Ferns style

Wayne Smith will oversee the side for first time when they take on Australia tomorrow.

Crusaders overcome scare to make semifinals

Whoever travels south for next week's semifinal will not be intimidated.

'I was shocked it had been that long': Chiefs hope to break drought in style

When the Chiefs last hosted a playoff game, the night ended with them hoisting the trophy.

Gregor Paul: Auckland rugby needs more than a champion Blues team

OPINION: A champion Blues team does not indicate everything is right in Auckland rugby.

Crusaders v Reds highlights

Crusaders v Reds highlights. Video / Sky Sport

Sole dissenting mystery vote casts shade on Silver Lake deal

Any one of the 26 provinces could have thrown the fly in the ointment.

Super Rugby roundtable: Why Crusaders will beat Blues to title

NZME rugby writers tackle all the big Super Rugby questions ahead of the playoffs.

Elliott Smith: A warning for the Blues ahead of the playoffs

OPINION: The result of the European Champions Cup final is worth noting for the Blues.

Big blow: Blues star set to miss playoffs, in doubt for All Blacks

Exclusive: The Blues are set to be without one of their stars for the rest of the season.

False starts, late changes, one mystery: How NZR ushered in the Silver Lake era

Two years of false starts give way to Silver Lake's promised dawn.