The men from Canberra scored eight tries in thrashing the Crusaders in Christchurch - the first time they have won in the city since 2000.
Rugby
Sunday 6:06pm
A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Feb 19
Angus Ta'avao, who played for the Highlanders on Friday, wrote on social media that his son Leo has passed away.
Tue, Feb 17
The Chiefs and All Blacks lock illegally leaped over several defenders to score a disputed try in his team's narrow win.
He will be heading to France to play with Top 14 side Castres Olympique.
1News writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over Super Rugby Pacific's opening round which featured a mixture of performances.
Sun, Feb 15
Dalton Papali'i did not see eye to eye with former All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson – but a change in personnel is unlikely to alter his plans.
Tue, Feb 10
There is no holding back the Blues skipper who occasionally sets off airport X-ray alarms due to the steel in his body.
Thu, Feb 5
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
The move rules the Blues head coach out of a role with the All Blacks following Scott Robertson's dismissal.
Tue, Jan 27
Wing Caleb Clarke is upskilling himself with the Aussie Rules team; a visit which will almost certainly improve his aerial game.
Wed, Jan 14
Caleb Clarke says he is finally ready to express himself on the field after his actions last December which resulted in a dangerous driving charge.
August 27, 2025
The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
August 11, 2025
The Blues hooker will lead his team to upcoming matches against a Japan XV in Tokyo and Scotland in Whangārei.
Te Ao Māori
June 24, 2025
The All Blacks star said "I've learned from my mistakes, and I'm committed to set a better example through my actions".
Crime and Justice
June 23, 2025
Analysis: The red and blacks have home advantage against the Chiefs but also a belief in a vastly improved defensive system, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 16, 2025
The Chiefs have lost the last two Super Rugby finals but believe they have the game to beat a Crusaders side who have never lost a home playoff match.
June 15, 2025
The red and blacks have extended their Super Rugby home playoffs streak to 31-0 but the Blues were a hair's breadth away from forcing extra-time in Christchurch.
June 13, 2025
A win over the Brumbies on Saturday would put the Chiefs into another final but the Mooloo men can't bring themselves to cheer for the Blues.
June 12, 2025
Vern Cotter turns up the heat by saying the Crusaders' 30-game unbeaten streak in home playoffs could be more of a burden than boost.
June 11, 2025
Shaun Stevenson wants a title before he leaves for Japan and has stressed the need for his side to play for 80 minutes in their semifinal on Saturday.
June 10, 2025
Analysis: The Blues' win against the odds in Hamilton revealed there is still plenty of fight in the defending champions, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 8, 2025
The Chiefs were guaranteed entry into Super Rugby's semifinals before their qualifier loss to the Blues but say that wasn't to blame for misfire.
Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson is looking forward to his side beginning their playoffs journey against the team who crushed their dreams last year.
June 3, 2025
Analysis: The Chiefs will be joined in the Super playoffs by fellow Kiwi sides the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues and all four hit form at the weekend, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 1, 2025
