Tracey Nelson previews this week's Super 15 action and which sides have history and statistics on their side.

Former All Black Ian Jones answers your questions on the state of the rugby

Mark Hammett did things differently this week. He showed his Hurricanes squad the Super rugby points table and then felt comfortable enough to discuss that with the media.

Usually the Blues gather early in the week to dissect video clips, review their last game and wade through ideas for their next match.

Chiefs captain Craig Clarke has revealed himself to be a keen student of the points table so he will be extremely satisfied with his team's lot as he prepares for a weekend off.

Brad Thorn has won more things than most players and now he is experiencing life at the other end of the table.

Workaholic flanker Luke Braid has several dates with the Blues medicos before he can confirm his place for the decisive return Super 15 clash with the Highlanders.

Blues assistant coach Sir Graham Henry has issued a public apology after he heavily criticised match officials following his side's loss to the Crusaders.

The "Better Never Stops" hoardings are plastered around Blues headquarters.

Weather warnings had been on the money and as conditions closed in on Eden Park, tactics looked straightforward.

How important was that Chiefs win over the Crusaders? "Massive'', says playmaker Aaron Cruden, who has suggested it will give the younger members of his team a new belief in their abilities.

Wet-weather footy, real rugby where the age-old tenets of ball security, discipline, defence and territory held true.

The question was whether the Chiefs can get better. The answer from coach Dave Rennie was a definitive yes. And it wasn't just the usual bluster coaches feel compelled to spout.

A shambles of a game - a disaster of a result. The Blues suffered the double whammy tonight of playing like dogs and losing.

Watch a replay of our live blog from tonight's Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Brumbies from Eden Park in Auckland.

It seems rugby has been a long way from the programme for the Blues in a week when they need to recapture their Super 15 mojo.

A match worthy of a final and on this form there is every chance the Chiefs and Crusaders will meet again in the play-offs.

Watch a replay of all the action from tonight's Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and Crusaders from Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.