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Chiefs keep changes to a minimum for Super Rugby Pacific final with the Crusaders

Pita Gus Sowakula comes into the Chiefs' starting XV as the only change for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final with the Crusaders in Hamilton.

Five storylines ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final including Scott Robertson’s last dance

The Super Rugby Pacific final is set to be a thrilling clash and only one will lift the title. With that in mind, Planet Rugby selects five storylines to follow.

Brad Weber eyes dream swansong against ‘benchmark’ Crusaders

Chiefs veteran Brad Weber is looking to go out with a bang against the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Final which will be his last outing for his team.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Romain Ntamack’s magical moment in Top 14 final, All Blacks newbies and World League idea

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Super Rugby Pacific team of the semi-finals as Crusaders and Chiefs shine

It is no surprise to see the two finalists, the Chiefs and Crusaders, dominate our team of the week from the semi-finals.

Chiefs back-row’s performance in losing cause rewarded with All Blacks call up

A fine display in the Chiefs' only loss of the season against the Reds earned Samipeni Finau his call up to the All Blacks squad, according to Jason Ryan.

All Black’s World Cup hopes take a blow after squad omission

Chiefs scrum-half Brad Weber’s World Cup hopes took a big hit as the veteran was not named in the primary All Blacks squad.

Sunday Social: Toulouse celebrations, emotional goodbyes and a presidential buffalo

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union.

Five uncapped players named in the first All Blacks’ squad of 2023

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named five uncapped players in his 36-man squad for the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship

Chiefs aiming to knock ‘phenomenal’ Crusaders off their perch

Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan was hugely impressed by the Crusaders after they hammered the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.

Chiefs win arm wrestle against the Brumbies to reach Super Rugby Pacific final

The Chiefs have reached this year's Super Rugby Pacific final after clinching a 19-6 win against the Brumbies in Hamilton on Saturday.

Chiefs v Brumbies: Five takeaways as the hosts secure Super Rugby Pacific home final after tight tussle

Five takeaways from the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final between the Chiefs and Brumbies.

Chiefs player ratings: Damian McKenzie the hero in hard-fought win over Brumbies

How the Chiefs' players rated in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final win over the Brumbies.

Brumbies player ratings: Rob Valetini shines in gutsy semi-final defeat to the Chiefs

Following the Brumbies' 19-6 loss to Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, here is how we rated Stephen Larkham's side.

Five of the most important head-to-heads in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

The teams have been named with quality aplenty making for some brilliant matchups. Planet Rugby has selected five head-to-heads to keep an eye on.

Chiefs name All Black-laden side for last four clash with Brumbies

The Chiefs have loaded up with all their star talent for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Brumbies this weekend.

Seven players to watch in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals including Rieko Ioane

It is all set for some brilliant action ahead of the weekend Planet Rugby selects seven players to keep an eye on in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.

Super Rugby Pacific: Five storylines ahead of the semi-finals including the Crusaders’ home play-off record

Ahead of this weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals action, Planet Rugby has selected five storylines to follow in the two clashes.

Chiefs playmaker heading to Japan to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers

The Chiefs have announced that fly-half Bryn Gatland is set to leave the Hamilton-based outfit in 2024 to play for Japanese outfit Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

Who’s hot and who’s not: New Zealand dominate Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals and Springboks take back Jean Kleyn

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Semi-final bound sides dominate selection

Following the dramatic Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final action, Planet Rugby selects the team of the week from the first play-off stage.

Quarter-final nail-biter can prove beneficial in Chiefs’ Super Rugby Pacific title push

Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan discussed their 29-20 Super Rugby Pacific triumph over the Reds on Saturday and how it could help their title chances.

Super Rugby Pacific semi-final dates and times confirmed

The dates and times have been confirmed for next weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals as Crusaders face Blues and Chiefs host Brumbies.

New Zealand open to NFL-style draft system in Super Rugby Pacific

Rugby Australia floated the idea of introducing a draft system into Super Rugby Pacific and it has received support from New Zealand players’ boss Rob Nichol.

Super Rugby Pacific: Five takeaways from the quarter-final including Chiefs’ composure helping them to victory

Five takeaways from the Chiefs v Reds quarter-final in Super Rugby Pacific.

WATCH: Shaun Stevenson turns to creator in CRUCIAL Chiefs try against Reds

Shaun Stevenson showed his class in creating a vital try for the Chiefs in their 29-20 win over the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals.

Reds target another Chiefs win as part of Brad Thorn’s send-off

The Reds are looking to down the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals and give outgoing head coach Brad Thorn a deserved send-off.

Five talking points ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals including the Barrett-Sullivan axis and World Cup pressure

Ahead of the action, Planet Rugby selects five main storylines to keep your eye on for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals.

Super Rugby Pacific: The key head-to-heads to watch during the quarter-final ties

The key duels to watch in this weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals.

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Ex-Wallaby’s son starts for Reds in crunch quarter-final

Check out the teams ahead of this year's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, which starts with the Blues against the Waratahs.