The All Blacks struggled to contain the French in the third and final test of the series in Hamilton only to manage a 29-19 final score.

Brumbies' Andy Muirhead tackled by Chiefs' Leroy Carter during the Super Rugby semifinal match between the Chiefs and Brumbies at FMG...

Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu and Blues Kurt Eklund after the win during the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final over the Chiefs PHOTO: CRAIG BUTLAND/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Blues have left it late to keep their season alive by beating the Chiefs 20-19 in Hamilton to reach the semifinals of Super Rugby

Round 13 in Super Rugby Pacific features the top-of-table clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Christchurch as a highlight

The Crusaders survive a wild last quarter to hold on for a 31-24 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Hurricanes.

Chiefs move into Super Rugby Pacific's top spot after edging the Queensland Reds in Hamilton.

All Blacks and Chiefs fans can look forward to at least four more years of Damian McKenzie magic.

A dominant first half delivers the Chiefs a 50-35 win over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.

Can the Blues get some consistency, will the Crusaders be back strong and can Moana Pasifika get first win?

All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie scored twice in the second half and finished with 20 points as the Chiefs beat the Blues 25-14

Wallace Sititi caps stellar debut test season with World Rugby's XVs Breakthrough Player of the Year award.

The All Blacks have held out all Irish resistance to score a 23-13 win and end the home team's run of 19 consecutive wins at Aviva Stadium

The All Blacks have made two injury-enforced changes to the side to play No 1 ranked Ireland in Dublin.

Hooker Codie Taylor and first-five Beauden Barrett will miss the All Blacks' test against Ireland.

The All Blacks needed a last-quarter comeback to escape Twickenham with a two-point victory over England.

The All Blacks have started their Northern Tour with a 64-19 test victory over Japan in Yokohama.

The All Black have made a significant change to their staring XV with Beauden Barrett at first five for Damian McKenzie

The All Blacks have lost four matches in a row against South Africa for the first time since 1949.

An irresistible first half has propelled the All Blacks to a big redemption win over Argentina at Eden Park.

The All Blacks have been stunned by Argentina in the opening game of the Rugby Championship.