Rugby: Mr Versatile slotting into another role
Another week, another new position for Tim Nanai-Williams.
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Rugby Herald: Blues vs Chiefs
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion on the up coming battle between the Chiefs & the Blues in New Plymouth this Friday.
Rugby: Chiefs facing do-or-die Blues battle
Was it a breakthrough or merely a mirage? The Chiefs will find out on Friday night in New Plymouth.
Rennie admits Hurrell interest
Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell's prospects of returning to rugby have been ignited with Chiefs coach Dave Rennie admitting he'd consider him for a Super Rugby contract.
Chiefs back to winning ways
No one within the Chiefs will be too effusive in their self-praise but this display was sorely-needed from the Super Rugby champions.
Chiefs still a champion team
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry discuss whether the Chiefs are still a threat in Super Rugby.
Rugby: Concussions real headache for Rennie
Their form remains a concern but the number of Chiefs ruled out through concussion represents an additional headache for Dave Rennie.
Rugby: Cruden recovery vital to title hopes
The next fortnight for the Chiefs will be about surviving rather than thriving in an increasingly crowded New Zealand conference.
Rugby: Chiefs back reshuffle to fix woes in lineout
It has been the same problem that has stalled their season but the Chiefs hope a difference in personnel can finally amend their lineout troubles.
Rugby: Tough hookers in Canberra showdown
Hookers are usually a gnarly benchmark for Super Rugby sides. Some of the younger brigade have not collected the creased faces or disfigured ears which often signify combat in the scrummaging trenches and close-quarter combat.
Wales line up move for Anscombe
Wales coach Warren Gatland said to be increasingly keen on luring Chiefs player Gareth Anscombe from Hamilton with the potential prize of a World Cup spot.
Rugby: Chiefs short of time in bid to find lineout fix
The clock is ticking on the Chiefs' efforts to fix their malfunctioning lineout after their mauling at the hands of the Crus-aders.
Rugby: Sides use heads and hearts on concussion issue
The significance of Kieran Read leaving the field after 30 minutes on Saturday night was easy to understand in the context of the match.
Crusaders' momentum shift
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden to give their expert opinion & analysis after the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 18-17.
Rugby: Crusaders 'Nice to be on the right side'
After their clenching the win over the chiefs, Todd Blackadder is very pleased to be on the winning side for a change in what they hope will be a momentum shift for the team.
Rugby: Latimer likely to add rocket fuel
Tanerau Latimer knows the Chiefs need some "rocket fuel" and he may be just the player to provide the extra charge this weekend.
Rugby: Retallick's return on the cards
The Chiefs look set to receive a big boost in the form of Brodie Retallick for the latest chapter in New Zealand rugby's best rivalry.
Wynne Gray: Contrasting routes to showdown
The Chiefs are the most lethal try-scoring side in the Super 15 and near the best with their defensive line, while the Crusaders are average in both categories.
Rugby Herald: Chiefs v Crusaders
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the upcoming clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Justin Marshall: Luck changes for in-form Crusaders
The Crusaders clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton this weekend comes at the perfect time.
Rugby: Contradictory Chiefs must regain impetus at speed
The next fortnight should provide a snapshot of the direction in which the Chiefs are trending.