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
Super RugbyRugby: Blues need buckets of luckThe loss to the Chiefs not only extended the Blues' away losing record to 13 in a row, it also effectively ended their chances of making the playoffs.11 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Powerhouse Tuipulotu set for call-upThe ball-carrying power of Patrick Tuipulotu has been noted by the All Black selectors who will almost certainly name the Blues lock in their wider training squad on Monday.09 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Chiefs sink BluesThe Chiefs picked their new home to display some of their old form and seize control of the New Zealand conference.09 May 09:23 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Chiefs v BluesJoin us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Chiefs in New Plymouth.09 May 06:26 AM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Why the Blues must win ...There is no overstating the importance of this next match for the Blues.07 May 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: I'll take Nonu over SBW any dayMa'a Nonu's impressive burst of form isn't just giving the Blues a belated, unexpected shot at making the Super Rugby playoffs.07 May 05:30 PM
SportRugby Herald: Blues vs ChiefsGregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion on the up coming battle between the Chiefs & the Blues in New Plymouth this Friday.Watch06 May 12:25 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Umaga fends off Blues linkThe search for a new coaching team for Sir John Kirwan and the 2015 Blues will kick off in earnest next month, but it appears Tana Umaga has ruled himself out of contention.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Aussie sides too softAnother season, the same old problem for Australian rugby. They're soft, writes Chris Rattue.05 May 12:30 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Away record nothing to scoff at for JK's BluesBlues coach Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on his players to look at how they prepare for matches.04 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: I haven't peaked yet, NonuMa'a Nonu, a revelation for the Blues since his return to the franchise, is in the Super rugby form of his life, and has good news for All Black supporters.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Kaino is ready to be back in blackThe return of Jerome Kaino has taken competition for places among the All Black loose forwards to an even higher level.03 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Emphatic Blues thrash RedsThe Blues thrashed the Reds 44-14 at Eden Park tonight. Read the full match report from Gregor Paul.02 May 09:32 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Kiwis v KangaroosWatch a replay of our live blog of tonight's Anzac test between the Kiwis and the Kangaroos in Sydney02 May 06:43 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues come first for HickeyThe Blues will have the services of Simon Hickey, should they choose, right up to the May 31 clash with the Hurricanes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Highlanders and Blues deliver goodsA couple of New Zealand teams made real statements this weekend - the Blues and the Highlanders - and in completely different ways.27 Apr 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Braid's hurt shoulder blow after thriller winBlues captain Luke Braid's injured shoulder is likely to keep him out of the next game against the Reds.27 Apr 04:15 PM
Super RugbyBlues quiz: A starter for 10Benji Marshall has gone, Baden Kerr has missed the entire season on the back of not much last year and Chris Noakes continues to graft around his limitations.26 Apr 08:11 PM