OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Clean break start of a steep learning curve for UmagaWhatever occurred, Tana Umaga will benefit most from coaching the Blues without any interference from John Kirwan, writes Wynne Gray.23 Jun 09:33 PM
Super RugbyCoach already has respect: KainoTana Umaga says he must earn the respect of his players but Blues captain Jerome Kaino thinks the new coach has it already.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUnder construction: the new BluesThe sun shone brightly on Alexandra Park yesterday morning as Tana Umaga began his tenure as Blues head coach.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUmaga 'was prepared to work with JK'Tana Umaga, the new head coach at the Blues, says he would have worked with John Kirwan and was negotiating a contract on that basis before Kirwan suddenly quit last Friday.23 Jun 02:41 AM
Super RugbyUmaga named new Blues coachTana Umaga has been handed the job to try to resurrect the Blues.23 Jun 12:35 AM
OpinionChris RattueJK talks nonsense to the endHe left a mess at the Blues for someone else to clean up but has the audacity to announce the franchise is heading in right direction, writes Chris Rattue.21 Jun 06:32 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kaino ready to kick into gearShould Jerome Kaino get the all-clear in the next 10 days to resume playing, it might be a wise idea to stand back as there is a bit of pent-up frustration within him.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Trust Tana to tap talentThe New Zealand under-20s, Blues, Tana Umaga and All Blacks, in a curious way, are all inter-connected.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Fix 'big ask' for next in lineIn today's short-attention-span, reality TV world, results are everything and it cannot be denied Kirwan did not bring them in.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: More than new coach needed to remake BluesGovernance, recruitment, even the name must all be part of total effort to turn the team’s fortunes around.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues 'waiting on Tana'Tana Umaga has received a contract from the Blues as John Kirwan's replacement but has yet to sign it.19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Troubled franchise must take deeper look at itselfPatrick McKendry writes: A new coach at the Blues, then, but will that bring about significant change?19 Jun 05:00 PM
SportBlues coaches through the yearsThe Blues coaches and their records with the team through the years.19 Jun 12:44 AM
Super RugbyKirwan: 'Umaga would be fantastic'John Kirwan has described Tana Umaga as a "fantastic" candidate for his former head coach's role at the Blues.18 Jun 11:18 PM
Super RugbyJK quits: 'I've had sleepless nights'Blues coach describes decision to step down as a "big moment" in his life: "I love this club [but] I think it's time for someone else to take over the reins."18 Jun 11:04 PM
Super RugbyThe Umaga coaching conundrumThe Blues' latest plan to solve their coaching crisis by appointing Tana Umaga could put NZR in an even more awkward position.14 Jun 05:21 AM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Recruits cool to hot city marketShould the Blues should be granted a larger budget than everyone else to mitigate Auckland's higher cost of living, asks Gregor Paul.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Dear JK, 'Step aside and mana will rise'A winning ratio around 35 per cent across three seasons is not job retention collateral, writes Wynne Gray.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues send SOS to UmagaExclusive: The Blues have targeted former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga as the key to helping them out of their coaching crisis.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues' miserable season ends with thrashingA miserable season for the Blues has limped to a predictable conclusion after they were thrashed by the Highlanders tonight.12 Jun 09:24 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Blues v HighlandersWatch a replay of tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Highlanders from Eden Park.12 Jun 07:05 AM
Super RugbyMealamu's curtain call will lift the gloomKeven Mealamu's final appearance for the Blues in their match against the Highlanders at Eden Park tomorrow will lend a celebratory air to what has been a depressing season.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Tiny titan signing off dashing careerKeven Mealamu deserves so much better than to depart in the current Blues shambles, writes Chris Rattue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyPiutau avoids endorsing KirwanSir John Kirwan's Blues regime has received another knock, with a key player backing away from endorsing his coaching credentials.09 Jun 12:55 AM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Blues don't have the goods for 2016Justin Marshall writes the wekend showed the Blues haven't got the pieces in their squad to assemble a competitive team next year.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders crush BluesThe Crusaders got the five points they needs and the Blues avoided total annihilation - a good night all round, then.06 Jun 09:35 AM
Super RugbyFirst Take: Moment of magic sparks CrusadersSometimes it takes a moment of class to get a team going and last night, once again for the Crusaders, it came from their giant wing Nemani Nadolo.06 Jun 09:26 AM
