The Waratahs say they are playing well - but they still have to convince their fans.

It's the halfway point in the Super 14. Gregor Paul looks at the New Zealand franchises who could produce our worst result since 2001.

They were the most glamorous couple at the Louis Vuitton Trophy gala dinner last Sunday dressed head-to-toe in borrowed couture from the French fashion house.

Inga Tuigamala writes that relative strengths and weaknesses are beginning to show after several games.

Stephen Brett says the Crusaders could be vulnerable to some offbeat or off the cuff attacks.