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Smith back with All Blacks

Smith back with All Blacks

New Zealand have been boosted by the return of Wayne Smith to their coaching staff for the 2015 season, it was announced on Sunday.

SBW to make boxing comeback

SBW to make boxing comeback

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has cleared star centre Sonny Bill Williams to resume his boxing career in January.

Chiefs impressed by McKenzie

Chiefs impressed by McKenzie

Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie has been impressed by what he's seen from young prospect Damian McKenzie in pre-season.

Chiefs mull captaincy change

Chiefs mull captaincy change

Having rolled out a successful double-captaincy policy in recent times, the Chiefs may change their approach in 2015.

Rennie keen to stay on at Chiefs

Rennie keen to stay on at Chiefs

Chiefs boss Dave Rennie is keen to remain at the Hamilton-based franchise even though he is unlikely to coach the All Blacks one day.

More Chiefs News

  • Retallick crowned New Zealand's best
  • Gloucester sign Marshall from Chiefs
  • Elliot eyeing World Cup spot
  • Afeaki's career at a crossroads
  • Retallick up for more awards
  • Elliot returns to Chiefs
  • New challenge for Retallick
  • No grudges for grateful Fruean
  • Strong look to Chiefs
  • Chiefs bring in Heem and Polwart
  • Smith staying with the Chiefs
  • Tonga hope for Tameifuna
  • Chiefs snap up forward duo
  • Fruean axed to make way for SBW
  • Chiefs sign Taranaki duo
  • SBW delighted to be back
  • Williams' NRL days over
  • Super Rugby draw released
  • Kahui eyes up New Zealand return
  • Tameifuna cited for referee shove
  • Chiefs snap up Baby Blacks star
  • AB dream still alive for Nanai-Williams
  • Gear confirms Chiefs switch
  • Messam keen to go to Olympics
  • Anscombe on his way to Wales
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • Smith to return to ABs coaching role?
  • SBW return set to boost Chiefs
  • Rennie laments Speight's impact
  • No pressure on Anscombe - Gatland
  • Mowen proud of Brumbies
  • Brumbies hold on to progress ReportBrumbies hold on to progress
  • Latimer hails "ruthless" Chiefs
  • The impossible road trip
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Preview: Brumbies v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Brumbies v Chiefs
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Chiefs forward signs for Falcons
  • Sweeney the only change for Chiefs
  • Latimer out to surpass old success
  • Chiefs to recruit All Black wing duo?
  • Gareth Anscombe set for Cardiff move
  • Chiefs' defence secured win - Cruden
  • Chiefs make the play-offs ReportChiefs make the play-offs
  • Preview: Blues v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Blues v Chiefs
  • Anscombe to leave Chiefs?
  • Chiefs change one for Blues
  • New deal for Tameifuna
  • Chiefs must win title the hard way
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • Through fear comes courage - Cruden
  • Chiefs stay alive in 2014 ReportChiefs stay alive in 2014
  • Preview: Chiefs v Hurricanes PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Hurricanes
  • Chiefs change backline...again
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker, Round 18
  • Highlanders edge Chiefs in thriller ReportHighlanders edge Chiefs in thriller
  • Preview: Highlanders v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Highlanders v Chiefs
  • Impressive Impressive 'Tahs too good for Chiefs
  • Preview: Chiefs v Waratahs PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Waratahs
  • Bonus point Hurricanes thrash Chiefs ReportBonus point Hurricanes thrash Chiefs
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Chiefs
  • Four-try Chiefs blow Blues away ReportFour-try Chiefs blow Blues away
  • Preview: Chiefs v Blues PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Blues
  • Relief for six-try Chiefs ReportRelief for six-try Chiefs
  • Preview: Chiefs v Lions PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Lions
  • Preview: Brumbies v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Brumbies v Chiefs
  • Brumbies thrash the champions ReportBrumbies thrash the champions
  • Crusaders fight back to beat Chiefs ReportCrusaders fight back to beat Chiefs
  • Preview: Chiefs v Crusaders PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Crusaders
  • Chiefs Fixtures
  • Table
New Zealand Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Crusaders 16 51
2 Chiefs 16 44
3 Highlanders 16 42
4 Hurricanes 16 41
5 Blues 16 37
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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Old School: Super Rugby Finals

Ahead of Saturday's showdown in Sydney, we look back at the Super Rugby Finals since 2000.

Chiefs photo galleries home

Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.