Israel Dagg is still hanging on to his dream to play for the All Blacks at the World Cup despite being sidelined for the next three months.

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has slammed the Super Rugby format saying it will take Australia 10-15 years to build up its playing depth.

Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers after round 13 of the Super 15.

If the Crusaders have any sense they'll be telling Sonny Bill Williams to forget about his June 5 boxing bout.

Superb one week, mixed the next. The Crusaders are not alone in that form fluctuation though they have less tremors than most teams.

The Lions have recorded their first-ever win over the Brumbies with a 29-20 victory at Canberra Stadium.

The Chiefs have beaten the Stormers 30-23 in a thrilling comeback at Waikato Stadium.

The Rage of the Reds decided transtasman honours last night as the Blues' unbeaten bubble finally burst.