Super RugbyRugby: Canes pile pressure on KirwanIt wasn't their best performance of 2015 but the Hurricanes eventually ground their way to a 30-23 win in Palmerston North tonight as they kept their unbeaten record intact.13 Mar 08:30 AM
Super RugbyFirst take: Hurricanes lead the waySome of what the Hurricanes did against the Blues last night was out of a Harlem Globetrotters' playbook.13 Mar 08:21 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Hurricanes v BluesRelive the action from tonight's Super Rugby clash between the unbeaten Hurricanes and the winless Blues, from FMG Stadium in Palmerston North.13 Mar 05:44 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Schmidt and O'Connell drive Ireland's successAs the Blues face their latest drama, one of their coaching castoffs, Joe Schmidt, is aiming at a landmark with Ireland.12 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyBlues want tries and not statsIf there is a straw the Blues can clutch ahead of tonight's game it is the story of the spreadsheet - which shows there is a foundation from which they can work.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Stats set gremlins on Canes betsThe smart money is on the unbeaten Hurricanes claiming the competition points tomorrow, but statistics offer a few gremlins.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Concussion blow for KainoA delayed concussion for skipper Jerome Kaino has ruled him out of the match against the Hurricanes.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyOnly wins can save KirwanJohn Kirwan faces the very real prospect of losing his job if the results don't come over the next three or four weeks.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyKaino to miss Hurricanes clashThe struggling Blues will be without captain Jerome Kaino for their clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North on Friday as the All Black recovers from a concussion.10 Mar 09:13 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Reports of the Blues' demise might be prematureGo on then, write them off. Screw up your tickets and burn your scarves and refuse to watch them for the rest of the season.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Bitter deja vu in JK's failure to lift Bluesthe Blues have been lolling in mediocrity in the 12 years since they last won the Super rugby title, writes Wynne Gray.09 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyKirwan gets backing of bossJohn Kirwan's "bring it on" defiance in the aftermath of the Blues' depressing loss to the Lions was slightly more measured yesterday.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Why Sir John Kirwan must surely be on his way outKirwan's comments after the woeful display against the underwhelming Lions reveal one reason why his Blues regime is in terminal turmoil, writes Chris Rattue.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Blues' gameplan isn't workingAfter writing a couple of weeks ago that I was really pleased with the quality and intensity early in this Super Rugby competition, along came this latest weekend.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues boss backs Kirwan - for nowJohn Kirwan has received the backing of Blues chief executive Michael Redman following the team's defeat to the Lions, which has left them in last place in the competition.08 Mar 01:35 AM
Super RugbyKirwan remains defiant about his futureAfter watching his team blow a 10-3 lead to the bottom-placed team in the competition for their fourth defeat in four games in 2015 Kirwan said: "I like moments like this. Men need to stand up, so bring it on."07 Mar 07:41 PM
Super RugbyBlues' worst defeat ever?A match the Blues should have won, needed to desperately to win for themselves and coach John Kirwan, was spilled, fumbled and thrown away.07 Mar 08:44 AM
Super RugbyBlues humiliated by LionsThe only thing more humiliating about being dragged into a dog fight with the Lions, is being dragged into that fight and then losing.07 Mar 08:27 AM
OpinionGregor Paul: Blues' frequent losses have fans losing the faithIf the Blues are to turn their season aroundthey need to chalk up more than a solitary victory against the Lions, writes Gregor Paul.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Confidence vote will not stop Blues rumoursEditorial: John Kirwan is clearly on borrowed time.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Results will now determine Kirwan's futureThe worrying thing for Kirwan is when reports broke that the Blues were tapping up a replacement, no one contested the sense of such a decision, writes Gregor Paul.06 Mar 02:25 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues hit back at Kirwan reportThe Blues have hit back at a report they are sounding out replacements for coach John Kirwan.06 Mar 02:19 AM
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
