Tim Nanai-Williams is due to be released from Waikato Hospital today.

Blues player Francis Saili took some time off from rugby to celebrate Mother's Day yesterday at Auckland's highest restaurant.

One start does not make a player's reputation, but it has soothed some anxiety for Blues lock Anthony Boric.

Australian rugby is the winner so far this year, even if it doesn't go on to win the Super 15 title.

A dubious performance by the Chiefs has been followed by a definitive forecast about key players Gareth Anscombe and Tim Nanai-Williams who have been ruled out until after the June tests.

Just when you thought the Hurricanes' season was over they found a way to give it some life.

A baby in propping terms, he is a giant of a young man, standing 1.94m and weighing in at 125kg. Ta'avao has all the credentials of age-grade selections as captain of the national under 20 side.

It took just 23 minutes for the arguments to re-emerge.

A real test for the Chiefs tonight this, and one they passed but only just. Questions remain about why they are struggling to put teams away this season.

Join us here for our live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and the Force from ECOlight Stadium in Pukekohe.

After Conrad Smith was knocked out in the Hurricanes' 48-14 loss to the Bulls, coach Mark Hammett has had to select a new centre for the first time since 2011.

A complaint by assistant referee Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri over sideline abuse from the Stormers could be costly for the South African franchise.

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is furious at the backing of the television match official's actions in awarding two tries to the Rebels against his side at the weekend.

Leading New Zealand sides the Chiefs and Blues have run into a bit of a Super 15 lull.