Super RugbyRugby: Braid looks to Mealamu to end Christchurch hoodooAs Blues captain Luke Braid contemplates a trip to Christchurch where he has never won at either Super Rugby or national provincial championship level.02 Jul 05:00 PM
SportRugby Herald: Can the Blues back up?Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion & analysis after the Blues surprised many with a convincing win away from home against the Force in Perth, but can they back it up with another victory this weekend in Christchurch against the Crusaders.Watch01 Jul 09:42 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues need more of same down southHow do you explain the Blues' comprehensive victory against the Force?01 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Barrett on Kirwan's short-listThe Blues are trying hard to lure All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett to lead their backline next year.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues need to back up sizzling victory: coachThe Blues' stunning victory over the Force in Perth, which made a mockery of their woeful away record of the past two years, will mean little if they fail to back it up.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues bust road woesThe Blues blew the Force off the field in the first quarter in Perth overnight, grabbing a rare Super Rugby win on the road.28 Jun 01:51 PM
All BlacksRugby: Kaino promises to lift his gameDespite the extremely high level Jerome Kaino reached on his return to the All Blacks against England, he feels he let himself down in the third test in Hamilton.27 Jun 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Piutau's glass half-full after injuryThere's a light and dark shade for Charles Piutau about rugby in New Plymouth.27 Jun 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Piutau on horizon but first-five lacks depthJohn Kirwan is preparing to receive a high-powered reinforcement in the form of returning fullback Charles Piutau25 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Braid out for ITM campaignLoose forward Luke Braid will see out the Blues' season and then go under the knife, possibly on both his shoulders, which have troubled him the last two years.23 Jun 05:00 PM
SportBlues take out the BrumbiesThe Blues have secured their spot in the 2024 Super Rugby finals, beating the Brumbies 34-20. Video / Sky SportWatch14 Jun 08:41 AM
Super RugbyRugby: West shapes as key to Blues' playoff hopesIhaia West's performance in the Blues' big victory over the Hurricanes on Saturday night proved he is not only at home at this level.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Schedules hit for sixThe Blues will be denied access to their most influential and arguably best asset until round eight of Super Rugby next year, as Eden Park is off-limits until early April due to the Cricket World Cup.31 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues show their good sideJohn Kirwan must have had mixed feelings watching his team humble the Hurricanes at Eden Park tonight. On the one hand he will be ecstatic, on the other, he will question why his team can't do this away31 May 09:30 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Blues v HurricanesRelive all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Hurricanes from Eden Park in Auckland31 May 07:19 AM
Super RugbyRugby: West in good position to stake more lasting claimIhaia West could be the next roll of the dice for the Blues as they seek a first five-eighths with the attacking instincts to ignite their backline.27 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Crusaders' challenge to keep up commitmentApart from their slip-up to the Blues at Eden Park at the start, winning away this season hasn't been an issue for the Crusaders.25 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues might look to go West after cameoIhaia West may have done enough against the Sharks to be handed his first start for the Blues this week when they take on the Hurricanes.24 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMisery continues for BluesThese last two weeks for the Blues have been a bit like watching the Titanic sink.23 May 09:26 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Blues v SharksWatch a replay of our live blog of the Blues taking on the Sharks in Super Rugby action from Albany Stadium.23 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandBlues go bungy jumpingA couple of Blues players took some time out during the bye to go bungy jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.Watch22 May 12:29 AM
Super RugbyPoor fitness has Luatua on the outerAll Black coach Steve Hansen has put the form struggles of Blues' loose forward Steven Luatua down to poor fitness.21 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues hope bridge not too farThe Blues, in desperate need of competition points to keep their slim chance of a play-off place alive, will probably be wishing for a venue change on Friday.19 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kirwan raises transfer fees option to stem player drainJohn Kirwan is advocating the return of transfer fees so Auckland and the Blues do not continue to be castigated for losing players they may have helped develop.19 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Scaredy cat turns LionheartOf all the things it's easy to imagine the 1.98m, 120kg Patrick Tuipulotu being, scared is not one of them.17 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: The Blues' (im)perfect 10The Blues future is easy enough to predict with five games of this campaign left.17 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues 'lacking team culture'The Blues probably lack a genuine team culture and departing Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett failed to understand the region he represented, according to Massey rugby researcher Jeremy Hapeta.16 May 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Bloody-mindedness the missing qualityIf the recent defeat to the Chiefs marked the death knell for the Blues' season, the haemorrhaging started last year.16 May 05:00 PM