Gifford: The best and worst of the weekend's Super Rugby
Eleven talking points and a form XV from Super Rugby.
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Hurricanes win again despite Beauden Barrett blow
The Hurricanes have locked in a home Super Rugby quarter-final.
As it happened: Hurricanes v Lions
All the Super Rugby action between the Hurricanes and the Lions.
Torn to shreds: Crusaders cane Rebels to clinch top spot
Make no mistake, this was a rout against one of the better sides in Australia.
As it happened: Crusaders v Rebels
All the Super Rugby action between the Crusaders and the Rebels.
Swift backlash to Crusaders' decision to stick with name
"This is shameful cowardice hiding behind empty corporate jargon."
Paul Lewis: Blues' new coaching team made little difference
Comment: Looks like the Blues are set for another season stuck in the re-building phase.
NZR confirm no name-change for Crusaders in 2020
NZR boss confirms Crusaders will not be changing their name next season.
Crusaders' humiliation might be best thing for them
Chiefs shock in Suva probably just what defending champions needed to stay focussed.
Blues confused and heartbroken in controversial loss
The Blues have suffered yet another heartbreaking loss – this time against the Reds.
Deflating draw: Highlanders fall flat against Bulls
The Highlanders fell flat in their final game of the season under the Dunedin roof.
As it happened: Highlanders v Bulls
All the Super Rugby action between the Highlanders and the Bulls.
'I feel stink': Nonu lifts lid on diet secrets and family sacrifices
Veteran midfielder lifts lid on motivation for returning to Blues and debt he owes family.
Hurricanes player 'truly sorry' after suspension by NZR for use of illicit substance
Police investigating after player admits to using illicit substance following club match.
Another SBW setback as time runs out on Blues' season
Sonny Bill Williams ruled out again for the Blues.
Crusaders and Joshua: Cracks appear in two sporting heavyweights
Liam Napier: Has Joshua been exposed? And what's behind the Crusaders' season slump?
All Blacks selectors on notice: Super Rugby's winners and losers
Winners and losers from the latest round of Super Rugby
The Monday Blues: The Blues and their damnable defining moments
COMMENT: Blues had so many defining moments on Friday, but they didn't help in the end.
Blues aren't expecting Nonu and SBW to return
Exclusive: Veteran Blues midfielders likely to seek overseas contracts for last hurrahs.
Tony Brown and Aaron Mauger likely to co-coach Highlanders
The Highlanders begin what they have described as a new era.
Hurricanes overcome red card in brutal contest
Hurricanes keep hopes alive to finish top of the Super Rugby ladder.
Live updates: Sharks v Hurricanes
All the Super Rugby action between the Sharks and the Hurricanes.
From 20-0 down to stunning win: Chiefs shock Crusaders
The Chiefs have kept their season alive with a stunning result against the Crusaders.
As it happened: Crusaders v Chiefs
All the Super Rugby action between the Crusaders and Chiefs.
Playoffs dagger: Blues blow it against Bulls at the death
A late penalty miss means the Blues' slim playoffs hopes are now all but over.
Gifford: From alcoholics to teetotallers - The evolution of booze and rugby
Booze and rugby in New Zealand have come a long way with a new era in off-field behaviour.
Playoff blues: The major issue that will likely keep the Blues out
COMMENT: Rieko Ioane shows way but Blues' try drought has been issue all season.
World Cup dream over? Nonu on verge of shock return to France - report
Ma'a Nonu is on the verge of a dramatic return to Toulon, according to reports in France.
Why 13th place Blues remain bullish over playoff chances
Leon MacDonald and the Blues are optimistic they can still make the Super Rugby playoffs.
Chiefs set to lead the way against homophobia in historic 'Diversity' round
In a Super Rugby first, the Rebels are set to host the Chiefs for pride game next month.
Gregor Paul: The overlooked secret to the Crusaders' success
The Crusaders have made themselves just about invincible in Christchurch, but how?