Liam Messam has been ruled ineligible by Sanzaar for Sunday morning's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Stormers.

The quarter-final lineup is set in Super Rugby after the Hurricanes thrashed the Crusaders and the Highlanders overcame the Chiefs. Were those matches of test intensity? The All Blacks will release a new jersey in the coming days. How will it differ from the others? More golden point heartbreak for the Warriors after going down late to Manly in Perth.

All the action as the Highlanders hosted the Chiefs in a vital Super Rugby clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

A wild night and a conference turned upside down ended with a familiar outcome - the Highlanders in title-winning form.

Liam Messam's last Super Rugby start showed the Chiefs just how hard it can be to win on the road in the playoffs. It was more than

The defending champions face a long trip overseas for the playoffs despite just arriving back from their South Africa and Argentina stint.

Damian McKenzie will now attempt to apply those lessons in a showdown with Ben Smith and the defending-champion Highlanders.

The Highlanders have run in four late tries to seal a 48-18 over the spirited Southern Kings in their Super Rugby match in Port Elizabeth. Leading

Highlanders CEO Roger Clark has confirmed they are pursuing the services of current Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt.

Tony Brown has been named head coach of the Highlanders for 2017 but his tenure in charge of the southern side will be brief.

Live coverage as the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders in a vital local derby.

The Hurricanes found revenge from last year's final after pipping the Highlanders thanks to Ardie Savea's last gasp try.

Losing tonight won't be terminal for the championship ambitions of the Highlanders or Hurricanes.

COMMENT: You have to wonder how Smith finds the time to be so happy for everyone else, writes Scotty Stevenson.

COMMENT: It was a mistake to under estimate the Highlanders last year and it would be just as unwise to do so again this year, wites Gregor Paul.

Join us for a live blog of the tantalising Kiwi derby between the Highlanders and the Crusaders.

A first sell-out gate for the Highlanders, and the signing of wing Patrick Osborne for another year, are two reasons for the franchise to cele-brate.

The Highlanders thought Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai should have been red carded for the lifting tackle on Elliott Dixon.

COMMENT: We're getting close to the point when the All Backs selectors will be confirming their first squad of the year, to play Wales next month.

The Highlanders reminded everyone just why they claimed last year's competition, shining in all facets to shock the Chiefs.

Live updates of the Chiefs and Highlanders round 11 Super Rugby clash at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

The game between the Chiefs and the Highlanders in Hamilton tonight is a massive one for many reasons, not least of which are the key match-ups across the park.

In a battle of backlines dotted with All Black starters and many more hopefuls, one man will hog the headlines

Waisake Naholo's return to rugby has gone as planned.

The Highlanders relied on a defensive masterclass to beat the Brumbies and snap a mini losing streak.