The Chiefs have beaten the Blues 16-11 in a tightly-contested match at Eden Park in Auckland.

The Hurricanes scored four tries to two to overwhelm the Lions at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

The Stormers swept past the Rebels 40-3 in their Super Rugby match at AAMI Park to consign Melbourne to their seventh successive loss.

Tracey Nelson compares the key statistics of the main contenders looking to back up Dan Carter as the All Blacks' no.10.

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

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

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.

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.

Suncorp Stadium is a world class facility. Eden Park is still and always will be a pig of a stadium writes Chris Rattue.