Super RugbyRugby: Tough hookers in Canberra showdownHookers 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.23 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Hickey's Blues stint will help Under-20sSimon Hickey's experience running the cutter at the ailing Blues should stand him in good stead as the skipper of the New Zealand Under-20s in June's Junior World Championship.23 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyBenji Marshall: 'It didn't work out'Benji Marshall has been officially released from his Super Rugby contract, but says he has "been able to find himself again" through playing rugby23 Apr 03:47 AM
Super RugbyBenji Marshall 'will be missed' - WeepuBlues halfback Piri Weepu has admitted the Benji Marshall saga has been a distraction for the team, but that the former league player will be missed.23 Apr 01:23 AM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: NZRU's wall of silenceIn reaching a mutual agreement with Benji Marshall to let him leave the Blues a few months into his two-year contract, New Zealand's rugby bosses made their best decision.22 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Marshall deserves kudosThe self-congratulatory "I told you so's" have been ringing loudly on both sides of the Tasman as Benji Marshall pulls the pin on his rugby experiment.22 Apr 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues backer disappointed for MarshallBlues investor Murray Bolton has no hard feelings towards Benji Marshall and his looming exit.22 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Folau's progress freakish, says Tahs' GibsonFootballing freak Israel Folau is setting impossibly high standards that no other rugby convert - including Benji Marshall - should expect to match.22 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyNRL: No place for Benji at WarriorsBenji Marshall will not be a Warrior, with coach Andrew McFadden saying today the failed rugby convert is "not what they need right now".22 Apr 03:15 AM
Super RugbyWales line up move for AnscombeWales 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.22 Apr 02:24 AM
Super RugbyBenji - 'I'm an average rugby player'Benji Marshall says he is an "average'' rugby union player but insists he is better for his failed experiment at the Blues.21 Apr 10:02 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Growing pack power a welcome boost for Kirwan's BluesAmid the Benji Marshall saga and a listing ship sporting a spotty 3-5 record, John Kirwan is happy to seize on anything positive surrounding his beleaguered Blues.21 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyBlues need to 'work harder'Blues coach John Kirwan says his team needs to "work harder and stay in the fight" after a disappointing loss to the Hurricanes on Friday.21 Apr 02:55 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Aussie trio chase finals placeHalfway through the competition and three Australian teams are positioned to qualify for the Super Rugby finals for the first time in history.20 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: How to resurrect Blues' seasonWhat a game of stunning intensity and brutality in Hamilton on Saturday, a game that was comparable to most test matches.20 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Sides use heads and hearts on concussion issueThe significance of Kieran Read leaving the field after 30 minutes on Saturday night was easy to understand in the context of the match.20 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Waratahs pin hopes on Beale to reignite attackThe Waratahs are sweating on Kurtley Beale being fit as they look to break the shackles in key clashes with the Blues and Hurricanes.20 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Belief in game plan finally clicks for CrusadersSomething has clicked for the Crusaders, coach Todd Blackadder reckons.20 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Marshall's chances fading fastBenji Marshall's inclusion in the Blues match-day squad is now hanging by a thread.20 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs short of time in bid to find lineout fixThe clock is ticking on the Chiefs' efforts to fix their malfunctioning lineout after their mauling at the hands of the Crus-aders.20 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyWeepu fires salvo at squadRecovering Blues halfback Piri Weepu has warned his underperforming teammates they need to work out whether they want to be at the franchise or not.19 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Now is the time to lift your gameSuper Rugby has reached the halfway point. Gregor Paul reviews the action so far and suggests what needs to happen in the next six weeks.19 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blood clots threaten Schwalger's seasonHurricanes prop John Schwalger could be out for the season after missing Friday's win over the Blues.19 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyRugby: First-five puts hand up for under-20sSuper Rugby's break for the June tests comes at an opportune time for Blues first-five Simon Hickey.18 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyCurious case of Benji MarshallWhen the Blues look back on their Benji Marshall experiment, regardless of how it turns out, they might want to take note of the lessons learned, because there will be many.18 Apr 04:15 PM
