Dylan Cleaver provides the complete guide to the latest round of the Super 15.

Some might say the troubles have been hovering for the Blues, that the problems have not been too far from the surface.

The midfield temperature went up a few notches as the Blues and Chiefs unveiled their heavy artillery for tomorrow's clash.

If ever there was a match where motivation should not be lacking then this is the one for the Highlanders.

All Black Mils Muliaina explains the reasoning behind signing a two-year contract in Japan.

Luke McAlister will replace Stephen Brett as the starting first five-eighths for the Blues' on Saturday.

Veteran All Black Mils Muliaina has signed with a Japanese club, leaving New Zealand at the end of the season.

Luke McAlister is back in favour at first five-eighths against the Chiefs on Saturday night.

Colin Slade and the Highlanders are in an ultra-tight scramble to make the Super 15 playoffs.

Out-of-favour English five-eighth Danny Cipriani has again been left out of the Rebels squad to face the Stormers.

The World Cup begins in 100 days' time, but a more significant marker for All Black followers will be the inaugural Super 15 final.

The Chiefs are sweating on the fitness of one of their in form backs ahead their Super Rugby match against the Blues on Saturday night.

Stuart Dickinson's name is missing from the referees list for this weekend's round of Super 15 matches.

What the Crusaders have done this year surpasses anything they have achieved before, with the exception of their unbeaten 2002.

The Highlanders will wear their new strip when they run out to face the Force at Carisbrook.

Missed tackles almost proved costly for the Hurricanes while penalties hurt the Crusaders' chances of a vital away win.

During the build-up to and birth of Super 15, chief executive Greg Peters has logged a few travel miles.

Former Wallabies great Nick Farr-Jones and John Eales are confident Australia can win a third World Cup later this season.

Richie McCaw has carried the Crusaders to countless victories, but last night he played the biggest hand in losing.

Quade Cooper landed an 80th-minute penalty to give the Queensland Reds a 17-16 win over the Crusaders.