It is never ideal to reverse into the play-offs but, with the Blues falling to their third consecutive defeat, that is what they are doing.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Dylan Cleaver breaks down round 15 of the Super 15. Can the Hurricanes move off the bottom of the NZ conference?

Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the weekend's Super 15 action where missed tackles were on the up.

All Blacks first-five eighth Dan Carter sparked the Crusaders to a 25-19 win over the Chiefs in Napier.

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

Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers ahead of this week's Super 15 action.

Herald rugby writer Dylan Cleaver breaks down the six Super 15 matches taking place over the next three days.