Chiefs

Calf issue rules Will Jordan out for rest of Super Rugby season

A recurrence of a calf injury during the Crusaders' win at the weekend will sideline Jordan for another four to six weeks.

2:57pm

Ruben Love runs in for his try for the Hurricanes against the Highlanders.

Analysis: Hurricanes' title push keeps Love in All Blacks' spotlight

Ruben Love is currently the best performing No.10 in the country and should look to July Test series with confidence, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, May 24

Chiefs' Wallace Sititi celebrates a try during the Chiefs vs Highlanders, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand on Friday 15 May 2026.

Highlanders' playoff hopes crushed in Chiefs drubbing

Entering the final rounds on a prayer, the rugby gods stayed silent, as the Chiefs eased to a 42-12 win in Hamilton to end all hope.

Sat, May 16

Caleb Tangitau brushes off a defender during the Highlanders' win over the Waratahs in Dunedin last weekend.

Extra edge as All Blacks hopefuls are put on notice by Rennie

Those in the New Zealand frame among the Chiefs and Highlanders may feel under more intense scrutiny during the round 14 match in Hamilton.

Thu, May 14

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie's Japanese club Kobe Steelers have finished top qualifiers after the Japan League One round robin.

'It has to be': Rennie on whether there's time to ready the All Blacks

The new head coach is juggling two jobs but has assistance from a variety of people – including NBA star Steven Adams and new selector Sir Graham Henry.

Tue, May 12

Calf issue rules Will Jordan out for rest of Super Rugby season

A recurrence of a calf injury during the Crusaders' win at the weekend will sideline Jordan for another four to six weeks.

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Analysis: Hurricanes' title push keeps Love in All Blacks' spotlight

Ruben Love is currently the best performing No.10 in the country and should look to July Test series with confidence, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, May 24

Highlanders' playoff hopes crushed in Chiefs drubbing

Entering the final rounds on a prayer, the rugby gods stayed silent, as the Chiefs eased to a 42-12 win in Hamilton to end all hope.

Sat, May 16

Extra edge as All Blacks hopefuls are put on notice by Rennie

Those in the New Zealand frame among the Chiefs and Highlanders may feel under more intense scrutiny during the round 14 match in Hamilton.

Thu, May 14

'It has to be': Rennie on whether there's time to ready the All Blacks

The new head coach is juggling two jobs but has assistance from a variety of people – including NBA star Steven Adams and new selector Sir Graham Henry.

Tue, May 12

George Bower celebrates his try for the Crusaders against the Blues.

Analysis: Leicester's powerful influence is taking Crusaders places

Fainga'anuku's switch from the midfield to flanker (and back again) has made the Crusaders' attack far more threatening, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, May 10

Josh Lord of the Chiefs attempts to break away from the defence during the round 13 Super Rugby match between Queensland Reds and Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium, on May 08, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia.

Chiefs hold off Reds to make it six successive wins

Wallace Sititi and Samisoni Taukei'aho both bagged a brace of tries in Brisbane.

Sat, May 9

April 2026

Leicester Fainga'anuku celebrates his try against the Brumbies.

Hurricanes wary as Crusaders ready to let Leicester loose again

Fainga'anuku will start at No.7 again for the Crusaders against a Hurricanes team on the up this season.

Thu, Apr 30

Blues players celebrate Beauden Barrett's successful extra-time penalty which helped them beat the Reds at Te Kaha Stadium.

Analysis: Wildly successful 'super round' gives rugby the boost it needs

Christchurch turned it on this weekend and provided a public relations win for the game at just the right time, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, Apr 26

Chiefs wing Leroy Carter looks for space against the Hurricanes at Waikato Stadium.

Analysis: Is 'robotic' Super Rugby entering a mid-life crisis?

The competition is celebrating its 30-year anniversary but the vibe just seems off in 2026, suggest 1News writers Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry.

Wed, Apr 22

The Chiefs' players including Damian McKenzie, celebrate their extra-time victory over the Hurricanes at Waikato Stadium.

Analysis: McKenzie survives close call as Chiefs take top spot

The Chiefs No.10 starred again against the Hurricanes but a risky decision at the end of regulation time could have backfired, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, Apr 19

March 2026

Tupou Vaa'i and the Chiefs react to conceding a try to the Brumbies in Canberra.

All Black's knee injury adds more pain to Chiefs' defeat

Tupou Vaa'i and two of his teammates have left the Chiefs' squad in Australia a week early following a dispiriting loss in Canberra.

Sun, Mar 22

Match officials, from left, Todd Petrie, Ben O' Keeffe and Maggie Cogger-Orr look at the big screen during the Blues v Chiefs match in round one.

'Frustration': Do Super Rugby officials have breakdown blindness?

Analysis: Suspicions remain – despite denials – that the ruck area is being refereed more leniently in Super Rugby, writes Patrick McKendry.

Fri, Mar 20

Beauden Barrett makes a break for the Blues against the Crusaders at Eden Park.

Analysis: Barrett pulls strings for Blues as Crusaders self-destruct

Beauden Barrett's quality in his first game back helped expose the Crusaders at Eden Park, writes sports reporter Patrick McKendry.

Mon, Mar 9

Crusaders prop hit with three-week ban for foul play

Crusaders and All Blacks forward Tamaiti Williams will be sidelined for his team's matches against the Blues, Highlanders and Moana Pasifika.

Tue, Mar 3

Crusaders fullback Will Jordan tackles Chiefs wing Leroy Carter in the dying seconds at Waikato Stadium.

Analysis: Crusaders' win over Chiefs a blast from the past

The Crusaders recovered from a poor start to beat their rivals in a game notable for its spite and counter-attacking ambition, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, Mar 1

February 2026

Crusaders replacement Leicester Fainga'anuku charges for the line during his team's defeat to the Brumbies.

Brumbies enjoy historic victory over clueless Crusaders

The men from Canberra scored eight tries in thrashing the Crusaders in Christchurch - the first time they have won in the city since 2000.

Sun, Feb 22

Angus Ta'avao trains with the Highlanders.

Former All Black confirms passing of his young son

Angus Ta'avao, who played for the Highlanders on Friday, wrote on social media that his son Leo has passed away.

Tue, Feb 17

Tupou Vaa'i scores a try for the Chiefs against the Blues that Super Rugby Pacific organisers say should not have stodd.

Crucial Vaa'i try for Chiefs against Blues should have been disallowed

The Chiefs and All Blacks lock illegally leaped over several defenders to score a disputed try in his team's narrow win.

Tue, Feb 17

Cortez Ratima runs in for what turned out to be the winning try for the Chiefs against the Blues at Eden Park.

Analysis: Rare Ratima quality enough for Chiefs to pip Blues

1News writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over Super Rugby Pacific's opening round which featured a mixture of performances.

Sun, Feb 15

Scott Robertson and Codie Taylor celebrate the Crusaders' Super Rugby grand final victory over the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium in 2023.

'He gave so much to the team' - All Black Codie Taylor on sacked mate Razor

Taylor said he was "gutted" for Scott Robertson but there was now an opportunity for a new head coach to reassert New Zealand's dominance.

Wed, Feb 4

January 2026

Analysis: Why Jamie Joseph has edge to replace Razor at All Blacks

The Highlanders coach has been groomed to take over the top job since last year, so missing out now would qualify as a huge shock, writes Patrick McKendry.

Fri, Jan 30