Super RugbyRugby: Blues' win over Lions vitalA victory over the Lions will open the release valve a little, but there will be little respite because the Blues' assignments to follow are extremely tough ones.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyGamble costs Blues vital win in RepublicThe Blues are becoming good at finding new and unusual ways to lose.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Super Rugby‘Gut-wrenching’ loss tough on BluesThe Blues are becoming good at finding new and unusual ways to lose.27 Feb 09:40 PM
Super RugbyRattue: Kirwan making no progressJohn Kirwan's shaky tenure at the Blues is in serious trouble, and the latest loss to the Cheetahs might be the beginning of the end for the coach, writes Chris Rattue.27 Feb 07:05 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues need to bury Super 15 away game farceJohn Kirwan says his outnumbered Blues team ran themselves to exhaustion in making up for Hayden Triggs' red card in the loss to the Stormers.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyKing Kaino's Super ton has tinge of bluesJerome Kaino reaches a rare and well merited milestone when the Blues face the Cheetahs this weekend.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Let the punishment fit the crimeIt's become like that in Blues territory. There is an acceptance they will find a way to lose as the slide in production and results persists, Wynne Gray writes.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Red mist proves costly for BluesAweek after the concession of two "soft" tries did for the Blues in their Super Rugby opening round loss to the Chiefs.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues go down to StormersA red card to Blues lock Hayden Triggs in the first half meant this match was as good as won by the home side at halftime.21 Feb 05:22 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues feel pinch of losing FekitoaThe rise and rise of Malakai Fekitoa has coincided with a corresponding fall in the midfield stocks at the Blues, his former franchise for whom he didn't play a competition game.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs' new star out on his ownHis efforts against the Blues left little doubt that Damian McKenzie is a young man full of belief in his own abilities.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Coaching, practising? What game are they playing?I heard a funny thing the other day. A bloke on the wireless was talking about Super Rugby coaches.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Super Rugby'Hell of a kid' did it for ChiefsA key cause of last year's inconsistent Chiefs campaign was the mid-season absence of Aaron Cruden.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyPlenty for Kirwan to mull overWith lock Patrick Tuipulotu on the brink of returning, John Kirwan's thoughts as he left Auckland yesterday for Sydney on the first leg of the Blues' journey to South Africa might have been how to....15 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs chop slow-burning BluesIt might not be a wise idea to be cautiously optimistic about the Blues' chances this year in the wake of a first round defeat, but they did enough for judgement to at least be reserved.14 Feb 08:23 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Cohesive Chiefs well-drilledNo surprise the Blues came second. Not against the Chiefs who have hovered around the top of the competition for the last few years while the Blues have puttered along in their own slurry.14 Feb 08:20 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Blues v ChiefsLive updates of the Super Rugby encounter between the Blues and Chiefs at North Harbour Stadium.14 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandBraid's days of shouldering burden overPain has been a constant companion for Blues loose forward Luke Braid for much of the past two seasons.13 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyJustin Marshall: NZ teams' pros and consJustin Marshall, in the first of his twice-weekly columns, casts his eyes over the strengths and weaknesses of the New Zealand franchises.13 Feb 12:00 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Around the groundsWith Minnesota Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison visiting training this week, it's tempting to ponder how some of the Blues' best would handle a job swap.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBlues have special place for StarshipBlues captain Jerome Kaino receives his new playing jersey from teenage patient Tyrone Banks at Starship children's hospital.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues: Breakthrough year coming — but not yetMore of the same, with the Blues repeating their 10th-place finish from 2013 to leave their record of 32 games played under John Kirwan's command for 13 wins and 19....12 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues kick off with all star front rowWe know Keven Mealamu will sit out Super Rugby for a month but the Blues will begin the tournament with an entire All Black front row this weekend.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Kirwan needs Luatua at bestBlues coach John Kirwan has already made mention of his satisfaction at Steven Luatua's leadership at this early stage of the season.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyIs this teen the new Sonny Bill Williams?New Zealand's sevens sensation Rieko Ioane has the Blues to thank for honing his form, with coach John Kirwan comparing his style to Israel Folau and Sonny Bill Williams.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyInjuries hamper Blues' first match of seasonNew season, same old problems for Blues coach John Kirwan, who must consider a delicate juggling act with his loose forwards ahead of the first competition game against the Chiefs.08 Feb 04:00 PM
