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Ferocious Chiefs show title form in an epic
It took a brave gamble 10 minutes from the end but the Chiefs emerged triumphant against the Crusaders.
Kahui: Our not-so-secret weapon to beat the Crusaders
OPINION: Tonight the Chiefs will tackle the Crusaders with a not-so-secret weapon at the ready, writes Richard Kahui.
Chiefs must summon best to beat Crusaders
How do the Chiefs continue to lead Super Rugby when they rank just 14th out of 15 teams for possession?
Chiefs wear funny colours for serious cause
The Chiefs will be wearing a one-off baby blue, yellow and orange kit this weekend as they head into battle with the Crusaders.
Injury keeps Afeaki out of crucial Super clash
Ben Afeaki is starting to wonder when he might ever get to start a Super Rugby game against the Crusaders.
Cane competition keeps Latimer on toes
Tanerau Latimer has not been an All Black since 2009 but the Chiefs flanker reckons he is playing the best rugby of his career.
Chiefs call on second Big Ben as Afeaki curses calf
Ben Afeaki is starting to wonder when he might ever get to start a Super Rugby game against the Crusaders.
Chiefs grind out win against the Hurricanes
The Chiefs' outstanding defence is back and the return was timely as they ground out a 17-12 win over the Hurricanes.
Defence is key for wounded Chiefs - Rennie
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is not concerned about his side's ability to score points against the Hurricanes.
Blog recap: Hurricanes v Chiefs
Follow Ben Strang's blow-by-blow recap as the Chiefs beat the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
Ngatai has a point to prove in Capital
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Charlie Ngatai's return to the Chiefs could not have come at a better time for him.Six Chiefs named for ABs training camp
Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Sam Cane among those to get the call up.
Kahui still big on Japan after "positive" surgery news
'I just want to get back playing'
Chiefs centre Richard Kahui's Super Rugby season was ended by a failed piece of patching rather than a new shoulder injury.
Lynn finds home in Australia
Former Waikato and Chiefs lock Toby Lynn has found a niche for himself on Australia's west coast.
Masaga credits Retallick for try
When Lelia Masaga walked out for the post-match interview in a bright red jacket it said who he was.
Chiefs denied overseas reinforcement
The Chiefs' hunt for replacement backs is reaching desperation point after they were refused permission to bring a player back from overseas.
Cruden wants to play every game
Aaron Cruden admits laying off training last week was what got him through against the Force.
Chiefs need to step up after tour de Force
OPINION: Right now coach Dave Rennie is handling his fragile defending champions with kid gloves.
Chiefs make hard work of it against Force
It was like playing rugby in slow motion in soft sand, but the Chiefs made it three Super Rugby wins in a row when they downed the Force 22-21 in Pukekohe.
Chiefs call off June trip to Argentina
The Chiefs have called off their planned trip to Argentina next month.
Save Tokula answers Chiefs' crisis call
Save Tokula is used to making contributions to the Chiefs in the second half of seasons.
Injury cloud for Chiefs
Cruden, Nanai-Williams may be out for Friday
The Chiefs could field a new-look backline this Friday night with star backs Tim Nanai-Williams and Aaron Cruden in doubt.
Kerr-Barlow sinks teeth into red meat and rugby
Halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow's first steak in over five weeks was as much a cause for celebration as his return to the Chiefs.
Rennie to lodge complaint over TMO decisions
'Everyone could see what happened except him'
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is starting to wonder if TMO now stands for Tele-Marketing Operator.
Richard Kahui's cruel blow
May have played his last game in NZ rugby
Super Rugby career likely over and Japanese contract in doubt.
Anscombe hat-trick lifts Chiefs in try-fest
The Chiefs won a mad-cap try-fest in Melbourne 39-33 to stay in charge of Super Rugby's New Zealand Conference.
Cruden demands Chiefs finally put jigsaw pieces together
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Aaron Cruden has been part of nearly every minute of the Chiefs performances in the last 16 months and as such is a barometer of their form.Curse of Kahui's shoulder strikes again
'It's not very good,' admits Rennie
Injury plagued Chiefs midfielder Richard Kahui has suffered yet another shoulder injury.
Robbie Robinson desperate to win Chiefs spot
Robbie Robinson thought he would ease his way back into rugby but a late inclusion on the Chiefs' bench changed that.
Dazzling start makes way for 'ugly' victory
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The Chiefs coaches wanted a rousing start from their team on the back of two sluggish openings that led to two Super Rugby defeats, and they got it.Nanai-Williams makes most of chance
It hasn't been an easy season for Tim Nanai-Williams, particularly when combinations have been constantly changed.
Chiefs back on top but wary about 'banana skins'
The Chiefs are back on top of the NZ Conference, but they have to avoid banana skins if they are to stay there.
Chiefs survive Sharks comeback
The Chiefs are back in control of Super Rugby's New Zealand Conference with a 37-29 victory over the Sharks at Waikato Stadium last night.
Farewell to one of our greats
Waikato mourns passing of Farrell Temata
Former Chiefs and Waikato assistant rugby coach Farrell Temata died suddenly in Brisbane.
Chiefs name team to take on Sharks
Richard Kahui is a surprise selection and co-captain Craig Clarke returns.
Chiefs wing shares secret to keeping his spot
Asaeli Tikoirotuma has found the secret to starting every match for the Chiefs - he plays each one like it will be his last.
Chiefs up training intensity in wake of losses
While Tom Coventry was enjoying the return of some of his tight five specialists it was clear the Chiefs were bringing an extra edge to training.
Angry Chiefs coach prepares to wield the axe
Dave Rennie puts his "woeful" team on notice after frustrating loss to the Waratahs.
Sonny Bill Williams unlikely starter for Chiefs next year
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie says SBW is next to no chance of returning to the Super Rugby franchise next year.
Simple errors costly for Chiefs
OPINION: First thing yesterday the Chiefs sat down to a video clip of all their line breaks from the loss to the Reds.
Chiefs off pace against Reds
The preparation was thorough, the training intense and accurate, but in the end the Chiefs were just one step off the pace.
Bundee growing into Sonny Bill's jersey
'It's a privilege just to play'
Bundee Aki may not be the biggest back going around Super Rugby but he plays well above that stature.
Chiefs errors hand it to Cooper's Reds
The Reds have continued their hold over the Chiefs, beating the Super Rugby champions for the fourth time in a row 31-23.
Wayne Smith out to right Red record
Last year's loss to the Reds sticks in the craw of Chiefs assistant coach Wayne Smith.
Chiefs team to play Reds named
Tim Nanai-Williams gets his chance back on the wing to impress All Blacks selectors.
The challenge facing the Chiefs
Where to play Nanai-Williams?
Will Rennie give him chance to prove to All Blacks selectors he is an international-class wing?
Craig Clarke not rushing return from concussion
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Craig Clarke has seen up close how dangerous and debilitating successive concussions can be and is taking a fifth week out of the firing line.Kahui's honeymoon on hold as Reds beckon
It's back to work for newlywed
The honeymoon has to wait for Richard Kahui as he knuckles down this week in preparation for the Chiefs clash with the Reds.
Departing Richard Kahui to be back in black
Expect Richard Kahui to be selected for the All Blacks in June.
Big Chiefs don't cry
'I'm not the best with needles'
And guess whose arm was so tough the flu jab needle broke?
Key bridge beam drops into place as expressway shapes up
Innovation park overstates its revenue by $700,000
Thousands queue for Hamilton's second Armageddon Expo
King Country mother jailed for letting partner assault children
Deputy Mayor defends telling critic to stick it
Ferocious Chiefs show title form in an epic
Huntly businesses want half marathon moved
Waikato DHB website hack sparks security review
The toughest talk Taurua has had to give
Embalmer loves her job despite facing daily sorrows
He created the Riff Raff statue and now he's returned to Hamilton
Huntly businesses want half marathon moved
Key bridge beam drops into place as expressway shapes up
Ferocious Chiefs show title form in an epic
Chiefs wear funny colours for serious cause
Embalmer loves her job despite facing daily sorrows
If you only had 24-hours in the Tron what would you do?
Deputy Mayor defends telling critic to stick it
'You have to have a way of saying goodbye'
He created the Riff Raff statue and now he's returned to Hamilton