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

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.

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.

Five points safely in the bag and yet the Chiefs left Melbourne with questions unanswered about their defence and a sense of confusion about the TMO rulings.

Project Ben is still going and the odds of success - of turning Ben Tameifuna into a world-class hybrid front-rower - have risen.

Richard Kahui's career hangs in the balance after yet another shoulder injury, which has left him "incredibly disappointed and frustrated", says Chiefs coach Dave Rennie.

After Brodie Retallick's stunning first Super Rugby season which resulted in an All Blacks call-up, second time around was always going to be bit of a challenge.

The Chiefs delivered a performance of stunning contrasts, but eventually earned a 37-29 win over the Sharks at Waikato Stadium tonight.

Former All Black Ian Jones answers your Super 15 questions.

Just as happened last year, Aaron Cruden has been an ever-present at first-five for the Chiefs, but a revolving door policy has existed outside him.

For the first time in Dave Rennie's coaching reign, the Chiefs' performances and results are posing more questions than providing answers.

That was a game I thoroughly enjoyed, the intensity of a Chiefs v Blues game was very much on display and both sides played well.

The Chiefs turned in a quality, workmanlike performance in Mt Maunganui tonight to defeat the Blues 23-16.

Join us here for our live coverage of the Chiefs taking on the Blues from BayPark Stadium in Mount Maunganui.

Perception, judgment and bias are all elements which affect public appraisal of rugby teams.

Chiefs winger and one test All Black Lelia Masaga will follow teammate Richard Kahui to Japan at the end of the Super 15 season.