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Last-gasp Blues and Brumbies join Chiefs in semis

Josh Beehre of the Blues scores a try late in the game to beat the Chiefs at FMG Stadium in...

Last-gasp Blues and Brumbies join Chiefs in semis

The Blues have kept alive their title defence with a last-gasp 20-19 victory over the Chiefs and the ACT Brumbies beat the Hurricanes to complete the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final line-up.

Hard-working Highlander makes team of year

Hard-working Highlander makes team of year

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea headlines a Super Rugby tournament team which also includes Highlanders centre Timoci Tavatavanawai, the third most voted for player.

Brave Highlanders fall to heart-breaking loss

Highlanders first five Taine Robinson tackles Hurricanes loosie Du’Plessis Kirifi during their...

Brave Highlanders fall to heart-breaking loss

Cam Roigard broke Highlanders hearts as the Hurricanes left it until the last second to steal a 24-20 win in a Super Rugby Pacific stunner in Wellington.

Battling Landers pipped at the death

Highlanders first five Taine Robinson tackles Hurricanes loosie Du’Plessis Kirifi during their...

Battling Landers pipped at the death

Cam Roigard broke Highlanders hearts as the Hurricanes left it until the last second to steal a 24-20 win in a Super Rugby Pacific stunner in Wellington.

Weekend’s games fire up competition

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Weekend’s games fire up competition

Super Rugby took off over the weekend with a series of fantastic games and couple of huge upsets to boot.

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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki

Damian McKenzie can be the most influential player in Super Rugby. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki

There is a strong likelihood a New Zealand team will be hoisting the silverware at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Three opening-round upsets on cards

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Three opening-round upsets on cards

In case you hadn’t heard, Super Rugby is back this weekend.

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Taking a look across the Ditch and beyond

Waratahs league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i (left) and Brumbies loose forward Rob Valetini...

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Taking a look across the Ditch and beyond

Last year, we joked about Super Rugby starting too early.

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Still some fun to be found in Super tourney

Damian McKenzie did everything he could to get the Chiefs back to the top. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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Still some fun to be found in Super tourney

Another Super Rugby Pacific season is in the books.

Chiefs power into final with help from breakthrough Sititi

Chiefs forward Wallace Sititi in action during their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the...

Chiefs power into final with help from breakthrough Sititi

A Chiefs side inspired by rampaging No 8 Wallace Sititi upset the Hurricanes 30-19 to set up a Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues.

Breakthrough Sititi display powers Chiefs into final

Chiefs forward Wallace Sititi in action during their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the...

Breakthrough Sititi display powers Chiefs into final

A Chiefs side inspired by rampaging No 8 Wallace Sititi upset the Hurricanes 30-19 to set up a Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues.

Easy round sets up quarterfinal picks

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Easy round sets up quarterfinal picks

The weekend was probably one of our easiest rounds so far with quite a few people tipping all six games, although everybody struggled on the margins.

Force win throws out predictable round

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Force win throws out predictable round

Last weekend’s results were very predictable, with a lot of our punters getting five out of six.

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Chiefs look capable of going all the way

Damian McKenzie and the Chiefs would like to go one better this season. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Chiefs look capable of going all the way

One of these teams will win the Super Rugby title this season — bank on it.

Offside rule tweak to end 'kick tennis'

Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes kicks ahead during a match last year. Photo: Getty Images

Offside rule tweak to end 'kick tennis'

The offside law will be altered in Super Rugby Pacific to discourage long-distance kicking duels and entice teams to run the ball and counterattack.