Former All Black and Maori All Blacks captain Jono Gibbes appointed as Chiefs head coach.

The Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch.

The Crusaders and Chiefs are set for battle for the Super Rugby Pacific 2025 title with a bit of fun niggle added by the home side management..

Ardie Savea has announced he will take up a one-year stint with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2026 but still be available for the All Blacks next year.

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

Scott Barrett makes a charge in the Crusaders semifinal win over the Blues PHOTO: CRAIG BUTLAND/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Crusaders have...

Can the Blues carry on their form from sixth going into the playoffs and beat the Crusaders in Christchurch and can the Brumbies upset the Chiefs in Hamilton in Super Rugby semifinals.

Powerful wing Caleb Clarke has re-signed with the Blues, and New Zealand Rugby through to the end of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape has signed for Moana Pasifika for the 2026 and 2027 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

The Brumbies forward pack kept the ball tight to beat the Hurricanes PHOTO: SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC Heartache for the Hurricanes as they miss...

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

The Crusaders have claimed a 32-12 win over the Reds in the cold in Christchurch scoring five tries to two.

The Hurricanes will be without All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua for Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific playoffs match against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Playoffs time in Super Rugby Pacific and the Crusaders look to be the biggest favourites as they host the Reds on Friday in Christhurch

Chiefs Captain Luke Jacobson has re-signed with the franchise and New Zealand Rugby for another two years.

Chiefs and Bay of Plenty outside back Shaun Stevenson's time in New Zealand rugby is almost over.

Patrick Tuipulotu is staying with the Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR), until the end of the 2028 Super Rugby Pacific season

The final round of Super Rugby Pacific has three teams aiming to cement sixth place and the others searching for prime positions.

The Highlanders have confirmed the signings of two mainstay players for their future in Super Rugby Pacific.

Crusaders' Mitch Drummond will start for the first time this season in what is his 150th Super Rugby match.