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Chiefs slash ‘Saders in Super Rugby opener

The Chiefs kept the Crusaders scoreless in the second half and ran in four tries to stun the defending champions in a bonus-point victory in Christchurch on Friday.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 24: Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs passes the ball during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium, on February 24, 2023, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

LIVE: Crusaders vs Chiefs

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Flashback Friday: Stormers, Chiefs trade tries of the year

With two weeks to go until the new Super Rugby season begins, take a look back at when the DHL Stormers and Chiefs scored two world-class tries during a clash in 2017.

Irish prop signs with Kiwi team

Ireland tighthead prop John Ryan will join New Zealand franchise the Chiefs for the 2023 Super Rugby campaign, it has been announced.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 10: Will Jordan of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Peter Meecham/Getty Images)

Highlights: Defence carries Crusaders to final

The Crusaders put on a defensive masterclass to maintain their perfect home playoff record, surviving a first-half onslaught and a red card against the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday to progress to yet another Super Rugby decider.

(C) of the Brumbies scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal match between the Australia's Brumbies and New Zealand's Hurricanes at GIO Stadium in Canberra on June 4, 2022. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Brumbies carry Aussie flag into Super Rugby semis

The Brumbies kept Australian dreams alive on Saturday with a huge second-half performance to down the Hurricanes and book a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth against the Blues.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Brad Weber of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Chiefs and the NSW Waratahs at FMG Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs outclass Waratahs

A brace of tries from captain Brad Weber helped the Chiefs end the Waratahs’ gallant revival season with a comfortable victory in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Hamilton on Saturday.

Brumbies extend Kiwi slump

The Brumbies stunned the Chiefs on Saturday in Hamilton to accelerate New Zealand’s sudden slide in Super Rugby Pacific.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 12: Bryn Gatland of the Chiefs charges forward during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs end Christchurch drought with last-gasp try

The Chiefs ended a six-year losing drought away to the Crusaders when they scored a try after the final hooter in a thrilling Super Rugby Pacific encounter on Saturday.