An incredible comeback from the Blues against the Lions in Johannesburg fell just short this morning, John Kirwan's men again leaving themselves too much to do after a poor start.

Beauden Barrett versus Willie le Roux. What a treat.

The Chiefs remain unbeaten atop the New Zealand Conference and, if they can put together their whole package, that record will be hard to break.

The Chiefs aim to play rugby the way it is meant to be for those who like sport served sunny side up. So where are the crowds?

The Chiefs remain unbeaten atop the New Zealand Conference and, if they can put together their whole package, that record will be hard to break.

Join us here for our live blog of tonight's Super Rugby encounter between the Chiefs and the Stormers from Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

There just might be a good story here, if you give it a chance. That will come as a disappointment if you're after a dissection of the Hurricanes or a panic piece on the Crusaders.

Simon Hickey has been dropped to the reserves bench by the Blues this week.

Just a year ago the Brumbies went into their blockbuster derby against the Waratahs intent on exploiting the defence of a rookie named Israel Folau.

If the Chiefs and Stormers do play out a predicted defensive duel, Dave Rennie knows he will have an advantage in the halfback position.

New Crusaders five-eighth Colin Slade can expect plenty of traffic from the Melbourne Rebels who feel he might be a weakness tonight.

Round five of Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby offers up some juicy match-ups to exploit and send your team rocketing up the rankings.

The dossier on the best use for Benji Marshall is expanding, writes Wynne Gray.

Another week, another backline casualty for a Crusaders team searching for attacking inspiration.

The Chiefs have come under fire for their allegedly illegal tactics ahead of what is likely to be a high-impact encounter against the Stormers tomorrow.

Marnitz Boshoff still isn't a certainty to play the Blues at Ellis Park on Sunday morning.