Tawera Kerr-Barlow's bed has become a little redundant after playing in Kiwi derbies.

"It's always quite personal against the Kiwi sides," says Dane Coles. "Everyone is out to hurt each other."

Co-captains James Parsons and Jerome Kaino return.

Sam Cane has given the Chiefs a big boost ahead of their showdown against the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes prop Loni Uhila is hoping to do a number on some of his provincial teammates.

The Australian Rugby Union is extremely confident World Rugby will agree to shift the June Test window - a move which could fix a

Melbourne Rebels owner Andrew Cox is confident the Rebels aren't on the Super Rugby chopping block, saying the Australian Rugby Union can't afford to cut them.

Bryn Gatland, the son of former All Black Warren, has been signed as temporary injury cover by the Crusaders.

The Highlanders casualty ward continues to grow, with Liam Squire suffering a knee injury.

The face-off between Sam Cane and Ardie Savea should get the punters heading to Hamilton's FMG Stadium.

Chiefs winger James Lowe has announced he will be leaving New Zealand rugby in 2017.

Blues' Steven Luatua, hit with a four-week ban, will likely take his punishment with good grace.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie intends to give Sam Cane his first start of the Super Rugby season this week.

An expected call-up for ex-Wallaby Digby Ioane will add extra firepower to a visiting Crusaders against the Reds.

The Highlanders will travel to face the Blues with an increasing sense of desperation.

COMMENT: There's been a lot of talk about how the Blues will perform this year and they can have a good season.

The Highlanders will face the Blues at Eden Park this week needing a win to kick-start their season.

COMMENT: Rugby bosses must consider rule changes after a terrific game was blighted by injuries, writes Chris Rattue.

Two late tries by the Crusaders complete a stunning comeback at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Aaron Cruden wants to help fix the Chiefs' tarnished reputation before he heads to France.

Steven Luatua could be facing more time out of the game after being shown a red card against the Chiefs.

A Steven Luatua red card consigned the Blues to defeat in Hamilton.

All the action from the Super Rugby Kiwi derby between the Chiefs and Blues.

The Hurricanes are heavy favourites to defeat the Rebels tomorrow.

Jerome Kaino is unlikely to activate a sabbatical clause in his contract this year.

Reds winger Eto Nabuli scored a hat-trick of tries, but it wasn't enough.

Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Force and Reds.

Former NRL star Marika Koroibete faces a big test in his Super Rugby debut.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson reshuffled his backline to play the Highlanders.

There is an altogether more authoritative look about the Hurricanes' 15 for the clash with the Rebels.