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.

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.

If Blues coach John Kirwan wants to present his team with a role model as they seek to get something tangible out of their South African trip.

You don't need to put your ear close to the ground in Wellington to hear the grumblings.

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.

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.

Stop the Waratahs' forward pack and you'll stifle try-scoring machine Israel Folau.

Sir John Kirwan's comments about Keven Mealamu's calf injury, and the fact he has been sent home from South Africa.