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Chris Rattue: Chiefs offer teary eyed excuse this time
The Chiefs' season ended with a typically hollow thud in Hamilton, writes Chris Rattue.

Dan Carter's taking off ... but home is where the sludge is
The All Black superstar says he will not be forced out by Christchurch's earthquakes.

Rugby: Hit or miss Blues in playoffs at last
Home match possible next weekend after win over Highlanders in difficult conditions.

Dylan Cleaver: Foster in AB frame
With his time at the Chiefs running out, an All Black role is an intriguing possibility for Ian Foster.

Rugby: Blues clinch playoff spot
The Blues relocated their mojo to confirm a Super 15 rugby playoffs spot tonight.

The stats don't lie: Week 18 preview
Which teams hold the statistical advantage heading into the round 18 match-ups? Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers.

Super 15 playoffs: What happens next
Seven teams will fight over six playoff spots in the final round of the Super 15. What are the playoff permutations?

Rugby: McAlister confirms move to France
Blues midfield back Luke McAlister today confirmed he has officially signed a three-year deal with French club, Toulouse.

Super 15 insider: Expert picks, round 18 previews
Dylan Cleaver breaks down the final round of the Super 15 regular season. How will the playoff spots play out?

Rugby: Friend or foe? It all depends on the jersey colour
They wear the No 6 jersey and are near certainties for the All Blacks. But tonight they duel at Eden Park...

Rugby players fly privately as airline passengers wait and hope
A Super rugby team will today travel to Wellington on a private DC-3 because of the volcanic ash cloud.

Rugby: Seven join Foster in final bow as Chiefs
The curtain drops on the Ian Foster era in Hamilton tomorrow night and when it is raised again, the Chiefs will be close to unrecognisable.

Rugby: Williams focused on the here and now
Lock Ali Williams is all about the here and now as the Blues bid to cement a Super 15 rugby playoff spot.

Rugby: Farewells for overseas-bound Chiefs
The Chiefs' last match of their Super 15 rugby season in Hamilton on Saturday will also mark farewell for three of the side named today.

Rugby: Games to go ahead as teams get flights
Richie McCaw has used his connections to secure a flight and ensure the Crusaders get to Wellington on time for Saturday's clash.

Rugby: SBW out of Hurricanes clash
Crusaders' second five-eighths Sonny Bill Williams will not face his All Blacks rival Ma'a Nonu on Saturday night.