The Queensland Reds had eight players out while Hurricanes, Waratahs and Western Force were without seven players. The Fijian Drua are the only team that reported no injuries before the round.

The Fijian Drua Women are pushing for greater consistency as they prepare for a tough away match against the Western Force in the SmartTech Super Rugby Women’s competition.

The Chiefs hung on to defend their home ground edging last year's Super Ruby Pacific champion the Auckland Blues 32-31 in a ...