The stage is set for the Lions to walk into a perfect storm against the Blues tomorrow.

The Blues want to see SBW keep his game decidedly simple.

The jetlag should have gone but the challenges keep mounting for Warren Gatland's Lions.

Sonny Bill Williams has spoken of the challenges that fasting during Ramadan presents.

For the biggest game of the Blues season, coach Tana Umaga has made the biggest call.

Brumbies captain Sam Carter says winning the Australian conference is deeply satisfying.

Ahead of the ABs squad naming, Damian McKenzie issued a timely reminder of his talents.

The Hurricanes' defence lived up to their billing as the most miserly defence in the comp.

Tonight's victory over the Waratahs would have been particularly pleasing for the Chiefs.

COMMENT: My interest will be focused more on the Crusaders against the Highlanders.

The Blues have narrowly beaten the Reds, 34-29 in Apia.

Tries aplenty as the Blues get a win over the Reds in Samoa.

Lee Stensness' $20 bonus from his 1993 All Blacks debut against the Lions at Eden Park.

Challenge of leading the unbeaten Crusaders comes at the right time for experienced lock.

Time is short if Nehe Milner-Skudder is to make a late play for the All Blacks

Lions tours no place for split loyalties, most would make an exception for Bryn Gatland.

Great expectations for travelling fans - and the same for NZ supporters.

Nehe Milner-Skudder will make his Hurricanes comeback via the bench against the Force.

No one knows how they do it, but the camper vans always get there first.

Opinion: The ABs need their heads read if Beauden Barrett plays under a concussion cloud.

Blues second-five showed in Chiefs draw that he is nearing his best after injury woes.

COMMENT: Duffie, Taufua, Goodhue and Laumape among the players who should be on the radar.

Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea are the latest concussion concerns for the All Blacks.

Kris Shannon reviews the best and worst performers from the latest Super Rugby action.

New Zealand rugby fans rejoice - Crusaders-Highlanders in Christchurch could be a classic.

Barrett is still experiencing headaches after a head knock last weekend.

Beauden Barrett was a late scratching from the Hurricanes' 34-20 win over the Bulls

The New Zealand Herald is counting down to the Lions series, looking back at past tours.

Will the Hurricanes keep pace with the leading Kiwi teams when they take on the Bulls?

The competition was watching closely for signs of complacency from the Crusaders.