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Rugby: Hansen's advice for the Highlanders - improve the breakdown

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Rugby: McKenzie leaving Reds post

Rugby: Smith racks up a first - a coaching no show

In his 27 years of coaching, Wayne Smith has never missed watching his team play live, but that's all about to change this weekend.

Rugby: Chiefs welcome back trio of senior players

They are flying high in the New Zealand conference and the Chiefs are about to be strengthened by the return from injury of three key players.

Rugby: Gill in doubt as Horwill back from injuries

The Reds are holding their breath as in-form flanker Liam Gill has scans on his knee before Saturday night's Super 15 clash with the Bulls.

Rugby: Zac makes return to training

Zac Guildford made a popular return to the training field for the Crusaders today, impressing with his fitness despite an absence of almost two months.

Rugby: Funnell suspended for one week

Rugby: Syndicate chasing stake in Blues

The Blues makeover is continuing with a syndicate making a multi-million dollar offer for a stake in the Super 15 rugby franchise.

Michele Hewitson Interview: John Kirwan

The Blues coach enjoys his 'gloriously imbalanced' way of looking normal but being different.

Hurricanes hold on for win

As it happened: Highlanders v Hurricanes

No home help for Highlanders

Tracey Nelson looks at the key statistics ahead of this week's Super 15 clashes.

Rugby: Mauger task helped by Guildford's return

Rugby: Anscombe nails kicks when needed

For a player who didn't practise his goalkicking much in pre-season, Chiefs fullback Gareth Anscombe is doing an excellent job of bluffing his way through.

Why Zac will boost the Crusaders

With his alcohol issues resolved, Zac Guildford's return to the Crusaders is a massive boost for a team struggling for attacking inspiration, says Patrick McKendry.