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Rugby: Nonu signs off Blues stint

He arrived under a metaphoric cloud, left under a literal one and yet Ma'a Nonu was nothing but a little ray of sunshine in his second stint with the Blues.

As it happened: Chiefs v Blues

Watch a replay of tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and the Blues from Eden Park in Auckland.

Brian Ashby: Crusaders back on upward swing

Rugby: Weepu heading offshore

One of the cult heroes of the All Blacks' 2011 World Cup winning side is parting ways with New Zealand rugby.

Rugby: Saili set for bigger role

Foot and ankle injuries have combined to make this a frustrating year for Francis Saili, but as the Blues' season comes to a conclusion, he need only look at how he might fit into next year's midfield equation to put a fresh perspective on things.

Rugby: Smith's absence music to Crusaders' ears

It will be the first time in two years Smith has not been available for the Highlanders. A leg infection, kept him in hospital across the Ditch for three nights

Wynne Gray: Blues v Chiefs high on motivation

The Blues have held firm at Eden Park although apart from the win against the Force, they have been unable to find the same recipe away from HQ.

Rugby: Champions pumped to get job done under pressure

If it takes until their backs are against the wall for the Chiefs to find true form, then the champs are exactly where they want to be tonight.

Rugby: Barrett to continue with Canes

Rugby: Retallick best by a long way - Rennie

Ask his coach whether Brodie Retallick should be regarded the best lock in world rugby and Dave Rennie leaves little doubt.

Justin Marshall: Crusaders coaches got it right

There's been a lot of chat recently about the decision-making at the Crusaders - and I was one who was critical of some of their selections, Writes Justin Marshall.

Rugby: Close losses story of Hammett's time

If Mark Hammett wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat this week it could be following a nightmare about the amount of close losses the Hurricanes have suffered.

Rugby: Trio's departure a blow to Blues' hopes

If the Blues have taken a step forward in 2014, they are about to take at least two back, writes Gregor Paul.

First Take: Waratahs finish top - but they're not clear favourites

Rugby: Where the NZ teams stand

With only one week of the regular Super Rugby season left before the play-offs, where do the NZ teams currently stand, and what do they need to win? Find out here.

Rugby: Highlanders made to wait

Chiefs back on song

The Chiefs have found form at the vital time to set up a potentially pivotal showdown with the Blues next weekend.

Richard Loe: Canes left in good shape

I know people will be lining up to lay into Mark Hammett by asking 'what has he done in four seasons coaching the Hurricanes?' but I'm standing by him.