The Blues and Warriors are fully supportive of a downtown stadium concept and prepared to shift matches away from Eden Park and Mt Smart.

Three derbies down, three victories accrued - the season could hardly have started better for the Chiefs.

Chiefs survive a late yellow card and a Hurricanes comeback to win in dreadful conditions in Hamilton.

The Crusaders are on the comeback thanks to a new spark under new coach Scott Robertson.

So much weaponry and yet no proven commander at the helm of the Blues.

Michael Collins has a sense of timing off the field as well.

Tawera Kerr-Barlow's bed has become a little redundant after playing in Kiwi derbies.

"It's always quite personal against the Kiwi sides," says Dane Coles. "Everyone is out to hurt each other."

Co-captains James Parsons and Jerome Kaino return.

The Australian Rugby Union is extremely confident World Rugby will agree to shift the June Test window - a move which could fix a

Melbourne Rebels owner Andrew Cox is confident the Rebels aren't on the Super Rugby chopping block, saying the Australian Rugby Union can't afford to cut them.

Bryn Gatland, the son of former All Black Warren, has been signed as temporary injury cover by the Crusaders.

The Highlanders casualty ward continues to grow, with Liam Squire suffering a knee injury.

COMMENT: New Zealand Rugby is losing the battle to keep its so-called upper-mid-tier of players, writes Gregor Paul.

Radio Sport rugby commentator Paul Allison discusses the Highlanders' injury toll after two weeks of Super Rugby.

The face-off between Sam Cane and Ardie Savea should get the punters heading to Hamilton's FMG Stadium.

Chiefs winger James Lowe has announced he will be leaving New Zealand rugby in 2017.

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

The Highlanders will travel to face the Blues with an increasing sense of desperation.

COMMENT: There's been a lot of talk about how the Blues will perform this year and they can have a good season.

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

COMMENT: Rugby bosses must consider rule changes after a terrific game was blighted by injuries, writes Chris Rattue.

The Crusaders shocked the Highlanders by scoring three tries in the final 15 minutes to earn an unlikely victory.

Several moments in this one-sided clash encapsulated the gulf in skill between the two sides.

Two late tries by the Crusaders complete a stunning comeback at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Aaron Cruden wants to help fix the Chiefs' tarnished reputation before he heads to France.

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

A Steven Luatua red card consigned the Blues to defeat in Hamilton.

All the action from the Super Rugby Kiwi derby between the Chiefs and Blues.

The Hurricanes are heavy favourites to defeat the Rebels tomorrow.