The Highlanders held on to beat the Hurricanes 35-31 in last night's Super Rugby match in Dunedin.

Watch a replay of tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby showdown between the Highlanders and the Hurricanes from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Justin Marshall breaks down the issues with scrums and how the new rules are blunting the attacking capabilities of backlines.

If you want to experience the real joy of Super Rugby perhaps it's time to look beyond the national jersey.

Tomato sauce is a staple of many people's diet.

Having established himself as the Blues' first-choice first-five and one of the best goalkickers in the competition, Simon Hickey will tomorrow catch a ride to Eden Park from the Greenlane home he shares with his parents.

After spending the start of the season playing the "hopeless" role of spectator, Sam Cane is almost back in a position with which he's far more proficient.

At just 20, Pietersen was picked in the unfamiliar position of fullback to make his debut for the Boks in the 2006 Tri-Nations test against Australia at Ellis Park.

Jerome Kaino, on the brink of a return to the Blues, has challenged himself to reach the standards he set at the last World Cup when he was a major part of the All Blacks' success.

You'd struggle to find a more relaxed bloke than Marty Banks. Very little seems to worry the Hurricanes utility but that carefree nature has arguably been a hindrance to his rugby career.

The Chiefs' attack is warming to its work and last season's top scorers are unlikely to be disrupted by a loss of key personnel.

The time for the selection tinkering at the Blues is over, says coach Sir John Kirwan.

Referees boss Lyndon Bray has admitted match officials got it wrong in both of the Blues' recent defeats in South Africa.

The feeling of positivity around the Blues after their victory over the Crusaders has all but evaporated in the aftermath of their South African tour.

If you like your rugby loose with frequent scoreboard changes then head for Eden Park on Saturday.

The yoyo career of Robbie Fruean took another dip yesterday when he was pulled from the Chiefs' squad.

Robbie Fruean will miss the Chiefs' three match road trip after needing a heart procedure which will put the centre out of action for up to eight weeks.

There is going to be plenty of self-examination in the Highlanders camp this week.

Blues coach John Kirwan is looking for answers from referees' boss Lyndon Bray after getting what he feels is a rough deal from match officials for the third game in a row.

During a nine-try romp you don't expect to see a player celebrate scoring a five-pointer as if he has won a final.

Ma'a Nonu and Jerome Kaino are poised to restart their Blues careers against the Cheetahs at Eden Park on Saturday.