Knee surgery means loose forward will miss Blues v Lions match and possibly first test.

WATCH: What really happened to Andrew Mulligan during his halftime Super rugby interview?

National club rugby results: Easter Weekend

The Super Rugby mess should put a spotlight on NZR boss Steve Tew, writes Chris Rattue.

After cover-up controversy, midfielder's new kit will be missing names of two sponsors.

NZR have indicated a sit-down with star midfielder Sonny Bill Williams could be in order.

South Africa still a drawcard for New Zealand players - as a country and as an opposition.

Auckland's Gallaher Shield premier club champions have lost most of their pack from 2016.

Returning Blues player says he is better physically and has greater game understanding.

Blues failed to impress against Force and now must face Highlanders and Hurricanes.

All the action in the Super Rugby clash between the Highlanders and Rebels

World Cup medal winner is a consistently high performer after returning home to Blues.

The plan to reduce Super Rugby has been agreed but questions surround its future viability

Battling Australian Super Rugby teams face weekend from hell against in-form Kiwi sides.

Scott Barrett's move to No6 for Crusaders could increase his importance to the All Blacks.

The Blues have been told to express themselves on attack against the Bulls on Saturday.

Blues playmaker Piers Francis is off to Northampton after this season.

After their capitulation against the Crusaders, the Blues know what they will get from the Bulls.

Piers Francis to wear No10 jersey for Blues against Crusaders in Christchurch.

Leg injuries to Waisake Naholo and Nehe Milner-Skudder a particular worry for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

Five things the Blues must change before their daunting task of facing the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Leg injuries to All Blacks Lima Sopoaga, Waisake Naholo, Israel Dagg, Seta Tamanivalu and Nehe Milner-Skudder a concern.

Co-captains James Parsons and Jerome Kaino return.

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

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

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

The New Zealand teams are ready to rumble and they're all brimming with confidence and enthusiasm for this year's competition

The Chiefs beat the Crusaders 12-5 in the Inaugural Global Super 10 Final

The Counties Manukau Rugby Union is on the lookout for a new chief executive after Andrew Maddock today announced his resignation

Apia Park has come a long way from the basic ground where Michael Jones made his test debut - for Manu Samoa - back in 1986. "It's