The Chiefs seemed intent on increasing their degree of difficulty during yesterday's encounter with the Lions in Hamilton.

Join us for live updates as the Chiefs play their first home game of the 2016 Super Rugby season.

The Blues have more to worry about than who to pick in their playmaking roles.

TJ Perenara should put his faith in his physical attributes and skillset, rather than attempting to be a Smith clone, writes Justin Marshall.

Hurricanes fullback Nehe Milner-Skudder was yesterday ruled out of the match at Forsyth Barr Stadium with a bruised leg.

Nemani Nadolo has delivered the hit of the Super Rugby season so far, and it might be hard to beat.

A disjointed, mistake-ridden performance from the Blues has put attention on coach Tana Umaga's personnel decisions.

Even at their lowest ebb, the Blues have been able to win at Eden Park and if they are going to become the side they want to be, away victories have to become the norm.

Radio Sports rugby commentators Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby step out of the commentary box to review round 1 of Super Rugby and preview round 2.

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has named an unchanged starting side to play the Highlanders on Saturday.

GREGOR PAUL: There was rising optimism about the track the Blues were following under coach Tana Umaga and then thoughts of the bad old days have resurfaced.

Waisake Naholo shouldn't have gone to the World Cup, writes Chris Rattue, and now his career is marooned.

Herald rugby writer Patrick McKendry tackled your questions after Tana Umaga shocked with his Blues selection.

Highlanders wing re-injured the leg which almost cost him his World Cup dream and for which he sought traditional healing in his native Fiji.

Aussie media talk up "Tongan Thor" as their next rugby sensation after his debut for the Reds.

The best and worst from the opening week of Super Rugby.

Determination and patience are qualities Blues coach Tana Umaga liked most about his side's opening Super rugby victory.