Brumbies' preparation pay off
Fuelled by the memory of being denied a place in last year's Investec Super Rugby play-offs by the Blues, the Brumbies arrived at Eden Park determined to return the favour en route to their 20-13 victory on Saturday. Read more
Sir John unloads on his Blues
Blues coach Sir John Kirwan unleashed both barrels on his side for failing to turn up with the required attitude and for squandering a golden opportunity to claim a vital win over the Brumbies at Eden Park on Saturday. Read more
Late penalty denies Highlanders
Western Force fullback Jayden Hayward came back to haunt his former club the Highlanders on Saturday night, landing a last-minute penalty to earn a nail-biting 19-18 victory in the basement battle at nib Stadium. Read more
Lealiifano boots Brumbies to win over Blues
Still troubled by discipline issues that have proven costly in crunch games in the later part of the Investec Super Rugby season, the Blues were undone by the goal-kicking boot of second five-eighths Christian Lealiifano who kicked the Brumbies to a 20-13 win at Eden Park on Saturday night. Read more
Cruden lauds Chiefs defence
Chiefs first five-eighths Aaron Cruden praised his side's defensive efforts against the Crusaders in what he defined as the defensive benchmark for the side in 2013. Read more
Mastery of conditions key
Wintry conditions which seem certain to affect the last stages of the Super Rugby competition can bring teams closer together by reducing the advantage of time. Read more
Chiefs secure confidence-building win
It was a moment that would test their resolve in a match that would summarise their season – and the Chiefs delivered. Read more
