The significance of Kieran Read leaving the field after 30 minutes on Saturday night was easy to understand in the context of the match.

Recovering Blues halfback Piri Weepu has warned his underperforming teammates they need to work out whether they want to be at the franchise or not.

Super Rugby has reached the halfway point. Gregor Paul reviews the action so far and suggests what needs to happen in the next six weeks.

Hurricanes prop John Schwalger could be out for the season after missing Friday's win over the Blues.

When the Blues look back on their Benji Marshall experiment, regardless of how it turns out, they might want to take note of the lessons learned, because there will be many.

Winning on the road continues to be a problem for the Blues following a 39-20 defeat to the Hurricanes in Wellington tonight.

John Kirwan's deep into his second season and still doesn't know who the first five-eighth should be, writes Chris Rattue. It's the cardinal sin of rugby coaching and selecting.

Rugby remains a work in progress for Benji Marshall just as the Blues have to find a way to win away from home.

There's a C-word that has been a problem for the Hurricanes.

Tanerau Latimer knows the Chiefs need some "rocket fuel" and he may be just the player to provide the extra charge this weekend.

Chris Noakes knows how Simon Hickey is feeling.

Blues coach John Kirwan says the team's atrocious away record under his reign needs addressing.

The Chiefs are the most lethal try-scoring side in the Super 15 and near the best with their defensive line, while the Crusaders are average in both categories.

The Chiefs look set to receive a big boost in the form of Brodie Retallick for the latest chapter in New Zealand rugby's best rivalry.