The Jono Gibbes factor that could change the Chiefs' finals fate
Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes is no stranger to finals. In 2006, the eight-Test All Black locked the scrum in Waikato’s epic 37-31 NP…
Adam Julian
18 Jun 2026, 21:57
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Brett Cameron weighs in on the No.10 battle in the Super Rugby Pacific final
The two perceived front-runners for the All Blacks' No.10 jersey in the coming July series will square off at a packed Cake Tin in…
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 20:21
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks named in Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year
Super Rugby Pacific has named its inaugural Team of the Year, headlined by Player of the Year (POTY) Quinn Tupaea and the man who …
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 16:34
Interview
'I still don’t think I’m over it': Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi on his finals heartbreaks
Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi was as dazzled as the rest of New Zealand by the Chiefs' cathartic 49-12 demolition of the Crusaders in the …
Adam Julian
17 Jun 2026, 13:06
Quinn Tupaea crowned 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year
The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Award winners have been revealed, with star Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea the big winner, named Play…
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 0:32
Leroy Carter starts as Chiefs lose star rookie for Super Rugby final
Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes has made two changes to his starting XV for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific final, with two stars of th…
Ned Lester
16 Jun 2026, 21:00
'Massive war up front': Why Hurricanes forwards feel they're ready for final
The Hurricanes' forwards are preparing for a "massive war up front" in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific final against their nort…
Ned Lester
16 Jun 2026, 14:52
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
Commentator weighs in on All Blacks No.10 debate ahead of final
"But that's something that still has to be proven, his ability to produce that at test level, but I thought he was fantastic on Fr…
Henry Lee
15 Jun 2026, 16:22
Du'Plessis Kirifi weighs in on Hurricanes’ inexperience ahead of final
"It's a great question, for 99.999% of the group it's a new feeling. I think we've got enough experience within the group," Kirifi…
Henry Lee
13 Jun 2026, 21:53
Jono Gibbes on the Luke Jacobson message that flipped the Chiefs’ season
Jacobson, who's played 24 Tests for the All Blacks since making his debut in 2019, addressed his team after their 36-32 defeat on …
Henry Lee
13 Jun 2026, 18:39
Opinion
The seven best performers from the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The “Fins Up” celebration was a bit of a "prima donna" moment from a kid who’ll get plenty of attention in the next few seas…
Adam Julian
13 Jun 2026, 18:04
Opinion
Chiefs player ratings vs Crusaders | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The Chiefs exorcised their playoff demons against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday night, running out to the biggest first-half…
Ned Lester
12 Jun 2026, 2:11
Opinion
Crusaders player ratings vs Chiefs | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The away side couldn’t handle the Chiefs’ attacking threats around the paddock and capitulated on defence, conceding six tries…
Henry Lee
12 Jun 2026, 2:01
Chiefs announce departure of Liam Coombes-Fabling
Liam Coombes-Fabling will finish his time with the Chiefs and move to French Pro D2 club Oyonnax on a two-year deal once he comple…
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 22:57
Chiefs make two injury-enforced changes for McKenzie's 150th game
Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes has been forced to make some tweaks to his matchday 23 for this weekend's semi-final against the Cru…
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 21:00
