James Lowe and Bryce Heem have already added much-needed bite to the Chiefs' backline this season and the pair will again be called upon this Sunday in Durban.

Some teams would wilt in the face of a formidable Stormers defence that appeared determined to dominate the collision from the outset.

Speed was the weapon of choice as the Chiefs gunned down the Super Rugby leaders, running in three tries in Cape Town to bounce back in style from last weekend's loss to the Highlanders.

With the powerful Stormers pack and destructive defence having taken them to the top of the competition, the Chiefs know they need to avoid their opponents' strengths.

Marty Banks kicked two penalties in the final five minutes to overturn a deficit and help the Highlanders to a last-minute win over the Chiefs.

Join us here for the live blog of tonight's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at Waikato Stadium.

The problem with a guy like Johan Bardoul is this: you never quite know whether or not you should be taking him seriously.

The game against the Chiefs got away from them but I certainly wouldn't be pushing any panic buttons with the Crusaders just yet, writes Justin Marshall.

Saturday night's 40-16 win at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton saw the Chiefs' late blitz break open the game and confound those expecting the latest tense chapter in this rivalry.

Aaron Cruden would have wanted a big game, facing the man that could spoil his World Cup, and the Chiefs pivot did indeed impress.

The Chiefs produced a performance tonight that suggested that their status as competition favourites is mired in reality, not myth.

Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby showdown between the Chiefs and the Crusaders from Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

Past history has shown that clashes between the Chiefs and Crusaders can be decided by a whistle and a kicking tee.

Only four teams are unbeaten after two weeks of Super Rugby. The Hurricanes, Stormers, Chiefs and Cheetahs are the teams who have not lost.

Aaron Cruden's last-second penalty handed the Chiefs a narrow victory over the Brumbies in New Plymouth tonight.

If the Chiefs are looking to increase their physicality and reverse a growing hoodoo against Australian opposition, then recalling Liam Messam is a handy place to start.

The English Premiership academy system is rightly lauded for its success in promoting domestic talent.

His efforts against the Blues left little doubt that Damian McKenzie is a young man full of belief in his own abilities.

Forget the Brumbies v Crusaders classics, Wallaby test prop Scott Sio says his Super Rugby side have found a new transtasman grudge rival: the Chiefs.

A key cause of last year's inconsistent Chiefs campaign was the mid-season absence of Aaron Cruden.

Few things inspire confidence in a team like a first-five with a fully functioning computer for a brain.