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First take: Crusaders keep in touch

As it happened: Crusaders v Reds

Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Reds from Suncorp Stadium.

Rugby: Island players fear being left marooned

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands are on the hunt for players and are putting pressure on those eligible for the Island nations.

Weary Highlanders survive frantic finish

They did their best to throw away the win but the Highlanders hung on to set up an intriguing battle with the Hurricanes on Friday night.

Chiefs fight not Toulouse Ben

Big Ben Tameifuna has a big decision to make — stay with the Chiefs or sign with Toulouse and most likely commit to playing for Tonga at next year’s World Cup.

First Take: Bad outweighs good for Highlanders

Rugby: Highlanders barely hang on

They did their best to throw away the win but the Highlanders barely hung on to set up an intriguing battle with the Hurricanes on Friday night.

Rugby: Powerhouse Tuipulotu set for call-up

The ball-carrying power of Patrick Tuipulotu has been noted by the All Black selectors who will almost certainly name the Blues lock in their wider training squad on Monday.

First Take: Perfect try decides imperfect game

A perfect try played a big part in deciding an imperfect game.

Rugby: Mr Versatile slotting into another role

Another week, another new position for Tim Nanai-Williams.

Patrick McKendry: Why the Blues must win ...

There is no overstating the importance of this next match for the Blues.

Wynne Gray: Why the Chiefs must win ...

No one needs to remind the Chiefs about the importance of this match.

Chris Rattue: I'll take Nonu over SBW any day

Ma'a Nonu's impressive burst of form isn't just giving the Blues a belated, unexpected shot at making the Super Rugby playoffs.

Rugby: Settled Chiefs to tackle Blues

Rugby: Slight forward pack shuffle for Hurricanes

Rugby: Read ruled out of Reds match

Rugby: Piutau's power big threat to Chiefs

As Ma'a Nonu continues to attract the attention of defenders everywhere, few of his teammates are better placed to take advantage than the irrepressible Charles Piutau, the only player to have appeared in every minute for the Blues this season.

Rugby: Coach has little pity for Blues

The Blues are battling with the long-term loss of two midfielders but they should not expect much sympathy from Chiefs coach Dave Rennie.