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Irish prop signs with Kiwi team

Ireland tighthead prop John Ryan will join New Zealand franchise the Chiefs for the 2023 Super Rugby campaign, it has been announced.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 10: Will Jordan of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Peter Meecham/Getty Images)

Highlights: Defence carries Crusaders to final

The Crusaders put on a defensive masterclass to maintain their perfect home playoff record, surviving a first-half onslaught and a red card against the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday to progress to yet another Super Rugby decider.

(C) of the Brumbies scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal match between the Australia's Brumbies and New Zealand's Hurricanes at GIO Stadium in Canberra on June 4, 2022. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Brumbies carry Aussie flag into Super Rugby semis

The Brumbies kept Australian dreams alive on Saturday with a huge second-half performance to down the Hurricanes and book a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth against the Blues.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Brad Weber of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Chiefs and the NSW Waratahs at FMG Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs outclass Waratahs

A brace of tries from captain Brad Weber helped the Chiefs end the Waratahs’ gallant revival season with a comfortable victory in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Hamilton on Saturday.

On this day: Matfield soars as Chiefs bulldozed

On 30 May 2009, Victor Matfield scored an acrobatic try as the Vodacom Bulls demolished the Chiefs in a high-scoring Super 14 final in Pretoria.

Brumbies extend Kiwi slump

The Brumbies stunned the Chiefs on Saturday in Hamilton to accelerate New Zealand’s sudden slide in Super Rugby Pacific.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 12: Bryn Gatland of the Chiefs charges forward during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs end Christchurch drought with last-gasp try

The Chiefs ended a six-year losing drought away to the Crusaders when they scored a try after the final hooter in a thrilling Super Rugby Pacific encounter on Saturday.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Captain Dalton Papalii of the Blues leads his team out for the round 3 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park on March 05, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs’ late miss hands Blues victory in Auckland

The Blues spoiled Brad Weber’s 100th appearance for the Chiefs as they held on for a thrilling two-point win at Eden Park on Saturday.

QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Cane of the Chiefs shakes hands with Pita Gus Sowakula (L) following the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at Wakatipu Rugby Club on February 19, 2022 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs outclass Highlanders in Queenstown

The Chiefs got their Super Rugby Pacific season off to a perfect start, overcoming the Highlanders with a three-tries-to-one victory at Whakatipu Rugby Club.

Cane slices through as Chiefs slay Highlanders

Co-captain Sam Cane scored one of three tries as the Chiefs opened their inaugural Super Rugby Pacific competition with a 26-16 victory over the Highlanders in Queenstown on Saturday.