By the end of this campaign, the Blues could be a side with intriguing prospects for 2017.

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

There's a big swell of anticipation among fans that Damian McKenzie will be in the All Blacks squad next month.

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.

Queensland Reds interim co-coach Matt O'Connor has underlined the Super Rugby side's need for experience after their 38-5 belting against the Crusaders.

Hope of a Super Rugby finals berth is not lost for the Brumbies, who snapped a two-game losing streak with a 23-6 win over the Bulls on Friday night.

The news that the Blues tried to lure Damian McKenzie to Auckland from the Chiefs with the promise of the No 10 jersey will have done little to reassure Ihaia West of his future at the franchise.

Wing Jone Macilai scored two tries in the first seven minutes as his Crusaders thumped the Reds in Christchurch.

The Blues are hoping some new medical tech will help spark better injury recovery on their long haul South Africa trip.

Prediction time: the Blues will beat the Kings in Port Elizabeth this weekend and thus break their away match hoodoo stretching back to June 2014.

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

The Blues have quickly reminded themselves about the need for a ruthless attitude this week.

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has had talks with Super Rugby's referees boss, unhappy with rule interpretations.

The younger brother of All Black Beauden Barrett showed off his own skills last night leading the under-20 side to a win over the Aussies.

Has Damian McKenzie helped or hurt his All Blacks aspirations by re-signing with the Chiefs for another two years?

Brumbies chairman Robert Kennedy has apologised to his club's fans.

It gets harder to keep at bay thoughts about when, where and how Damian McKenzie will end up playing in his favoured No 10 jersey.

WATCH: Waisake Naholo has made his return to rugby after being ruled out of the Highlanders because of a leg fracture and made three tries.

It was only a matter of time before some of our top sporting stars attempted the Running Man challenge. But who really is the All Blacks' best dancer?

Rugby writer Kris Shannon hands out his awards for the best players and teams from week 10 of Super Rugby.

COMMENT: Something negatively affecting the game is officials trying to stamp out anything to do with foul play.

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

A controversial red card and late knock on has left Stormers fans fuming as their side lost to the Waratahs.