There was room for improvement but the only bit the Blues need to care about was finding a victory.

Relive all the action with our live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Jaguares.

The Blues haven't found the synergy there and it is causing coach Tana Umaga a few headaches as he looks for the answers, writes former All Black Justin Marshall.

Five games into the season, Blues coach Tana Umaga is still searching for his best backline.

Tana Umaga has given Piers Francis his first Super Rugby start as he continues his search for the Blues' best midfield combination.

COMMENT: A new downtown footy stadium needs you in full voice rather than a whisper.

The Blues back stadium in Auckland's CBD and would be happy to leave their spiritual home.

The Blues have turned to a mental skills coach to help them deal with their torrid record playing at QBE Stadium.

Blues coach Tana Umaga allowed his frustration to show after his side's draw with the Reds last night.

Tana Umaga has defended over-ruling the Blues players in the disappointing draw with the Reds in Brisbane.

The Blues won't be too sure what to make of a draw but will know they blew an opportunity to finally win away from home.

Last year's champions, the Highlanders, won five on the road during the round robin, then landed two away playoff wins.

The Blues have lost Rene Ranger but coach Tana Umaga has the luxury naming Rieko Ioane in the wing's place

A tattoo of a Samurai warrior on his right arm and a tiger on his left are tangible souvenirs of Male Sa'u's time playing rugby in Japan.

Now the onus will be on the Blues backs to rediscover a ruthless edge ahead of their visit to the under-siege Reds in Brisbane.

As much as they have to improve, the Blues shouldn't necessarily feel despair.

All Black and Blues prop Charlie Faumuina and jockey Mark Du Plessis talk about their big sporting weekend. Faumuina will battle the Hurricanes at Eden Park tonight and Du Plessis will saddle up in half a dozen Auckland Cup Day races tomorrow.

Another week of massive selection changes at the Blues, but this time coach Tana Umaga is sending out a side that looks like the right one to take on the Hurricanes.

Amid all the changes to his Blues team made by Tana Umaga, one in particular should put all his men on notice.

Tana Umaga has stuck with his policy of shaking things up, making nine changes for the team to play the Hurricanes.

The Blues have more to worry about than who to pick in their playmaking roles.

Nemani Nadolo has delivered the hit of the Super Rugby season so far, and it might be hard to beat.

A disjointed, mistake-ridden performance from the Blues has put attention on coach Tana Umaga's personnel decisions.

Crusaders get the job done against the Blues 28-13.

Even at their lowest ebb, the Blues have been able to win at Eden Park and if they are going to become the side they want to be, away victories have to become the norm.

GREGOR PAUL: There was rising optimism about the track the Blues were following under coach Tana Umaga and then thoughts of the bad old days have resurfaced.