Deals on the table for Jane, Weepu and Gear but lock unlikely to get an offer.

A few players have forgotten how to behave.

Blues defeated but should take heart from performance that suggests not all is lost as season nears its climax.

The Crusaders have beaten the Blues 23-16 in a pulsating top-of-the-table clash at Alpine Energy Stadium in Timaru.

Honours are shared on an evening of low standards, spilled balls and sloppy handling.

Super 15 franchises are wanting to gamble on big names for next season.

Most of the Timaru crowd will be rooting for the southerners in tonight's duel.

Flyhalf Matt Giteau scored a try and had a hand in three others as the Brumbies enjoyed a 32-17 Super Rugby win over the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.

The Chiefs and the Hurricanes played out an 18-all draw at a wet Waikato Stadium in Hamilton tonight.

Your complete guide to round 17 of the Super 15 with expert tips and the lowdown on every match.

Nonu and Hore have gone, but only a brave punter would bet on that being the last of the blood-letting at the Hurricanes.

Eight hopefuls, six playoff spots. Wynne Gray predicts how the rest of the Super 15 regular season will play out.

Every rejected rugby player relishes a second chance and Blues five-eighths Stephen Brett gets a double shot tomorrow.

Flanker Tanerau Latimer says there'll still be plenty on the line for the Chiefs when they host the Hurricanes tomorrow night.

Hurricanes fullback Cory Jane is "shocked" and surprised at the axing of veteran teammates Ma'a Nonu and Andrew Hore.