OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: New season, same old BluesEvery sports competition needs a stack of components to make it more intriguing and they gallantly delivered when Super Rugby kicked off, writes Wynne Gray.24 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Injuries add to the Blues problems as Crusaders loomTwo on the Blues' skimpy best list will miss the Crusaders' match and probably the side's trip to Africa.24 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Big questions for losing duoIt is easy to write off the Crusaders' loss to the Chiefs on Friday as a bad night in front of the posts, writes Justin Marshall. But for me the Crusaders' concerns should run deeper than that.23 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Nonu's return still on holdMidfielder Francis Saili, one of the Blues' best players in his team's mostly lacklustre performance against the Highlanders in Dunedin.23 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes drop season-opener to SharksThe Hurricanes were unable to break through a resolute Sharks outfit as they went down 27-9 in their Super Rugby season-opener in Durban this morning.22 Feb 05:20 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Depleted Chiefs rise to occasionThe injuries continue to mount and the possession stats are still deficient, but the Chiefs keep on winning.22 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Coaches prepared for crisisThe Chiefs had injury dramas before they played the Crusaders, now they have even more but frankly, I doubt whether it will slow them down much, writes Richard Loe.22 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders hold on over BluesThis was a Mulligan for the Blues - a duff drive off the first tee that they can discard and start counting proper as of now.22 Feb 08:21 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Highlanders v BluesJoin us here for our live blog of the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Blues from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.22 Feb 05:09 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Nomad Triggs answers Blues' SOSRugby nomad Hayden Triggs was looking for a new job away from the game when he received the SOS call from Blues coach Sir John Kirwan.21 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Braid has true Blues attitude for captaincyThe golden season and personal gilt for Brendon McCullum shut the lid on the commotion about captaincy of the New Zealand cricket side.21 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyHard yards pay off for lockEvery year there's at least one player in each Super rugby team who finds another level during pre-season and bursts into contention to make the starting lineup.21 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Super 17 it is - but many questions remainThe latest information released by Super Rugby's governing body Sanzar about the competition's proposed new format is heavy on possibility but light on detail, writes Patrick McKendry.21 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyChiefs stun CrusadersAs a statement, this is about as good as it gets from the Chiefs.21 Feb 08:33 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v ChiefsJoin us here for tonight's live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.21 Feb 05:37 AM
Super RugbyJustin Marshall: Pressure on Read-less CrusadersHerald columnist Justin Marshall breaks down the five franchises ahead of this weekend's NZ Super Rugby launch.20 Feb 09:41 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Win now, or face season of pressureA punter's guide would suggest caution about the Blues. The form guide is not flash.20 Feb 08:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Benji happy to be on the benchBenji Marshall has been happy with only one of his three pre-season matches since his switch from league.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyFantasy Super Rugby: Lions' roar changes plansThe first round of Dream Team Fantasy Super Rugby has come and gone.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyPresence of Nonu more helpIt was no less an authority than Conrad Smith who remarked last year that Francis Saili reminded him of a young Ma'a Nonu.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Brumbies backs are best since 2004Wallabies great Joe Roff believes the current crop of Brumbies backs are on the verge of eclipsing the star-studded 2004 backline that won the Super rugby championship.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Time to deliver resultsBlues coach Sir John Kirwan was asked this week about the pressure on him this season, his second as head coach.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Hooker aims to maintain pressureBlues hooker James Parsons, one of the team's early surprise packages last year, has been given a chance to replicate that form with a start against the Highlanders.20 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSuper Rugby: Lack of outstanding first fiveIt's easy to say this is the year the Blues have to deliver. That anything outside the playoffs simply isn't acceptable for the team based in New Zealand's largest city.20 Feb 04:30 PM
