SportCan the Highlanders beat the Blues? ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer catches up with the Highlanders' co-captains, Ben Smith and Nasi Manu, ahead of the team's match against the Blues at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.Watch20 Feb 11:51 PM
Super RugbyJustin Marshall: Pressure on Read-less CrusadersHerald columnist Justin Marshall breaks down the five franchises ahead of this weekend's NZ Super Rugby launch.20 Feb 09:41 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby: Time to deliver resultsBlues coach Sir John Kirwan was asked this week about the pressure on him this season, his second as head coach.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Fullback option for Marshall as Piutau ices kneeA Charles Piutau knee injury has opened the door for Benji Marshall to start at fullback for the Blues against the Highlanders on Saturday.18 Feb 04:30 PM
SportSuper Rugby kicking offGregor Paul and Wynne Gray look towards the start of the NZ matches in the 2015 Super Rugby season, who will win and who will fail?. Herald Rugby will be with you every week as the season unfolds.Watch17 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandChiefs to win again?The Rugby Herald team give their expert opinion & analysis on the upcoming 2014 Super Rugby season. Radio Sports Nigel Yalden joins Gregor Paul from the Herald on Sunday and Patrick McKendry from APNZ newswire to 'crystal ball' the season ahead. Watch16 Feb 09:10 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Marshall likely to bide time on bench in openerThis week's Blues' team announcement for their opening match of the season will be keenly awaited because of Benji Marshall's arrival.16 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues to get back onside with refsThe Blues believe they developed an image problem with referees last year and have hatched a plan to turn it around.13 Feb 04:30 PM
SportGo-karting with the BluesBlues players Keven Mealamu and Francis Saili took on the other New Zealand Super Rugby franchises in a go-kart race to mark the start of the Super Rugby season. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTubeWatch13 Feb 03:36 AM
SportKirwan: Blues team to face the Chiefs Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan talks about the team named to face the Chiefs in a pre-season hit-out in Rotorua on Friday. Courtesy Blues/YouTubeWatch12 Feb 09:38 PM
SportBullock Track: 'Blues' extrasThere was no weekend lie in for a handful of Blues players as they got up early for hill sprints up Western Spring's renowned Bullock Track...18 times. Courtesy Blues/YouTubeWatch12 Feb 03:29 AM
SportBlues v Waratahs pre-season highlights Video highlights of the Blues' 33-12 loss to the New South Wales Waratahs in a pre-season hit-out at Allianz Stadium on Friday February 7. Courtesy Blues/YouTube.Watch12 Feb 03:21 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Blues hooker sees rationale for late startIt's a late start for Keven Mealamu at the Blues again this season, but there's no lack of excitement, due in part to the freshness of a new year.11 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Importance of good start makes Blues call riskyThe arguments for and against resting Tony Woodcock and Keven Mealamu for the Blues' first game of the season against the Highlanders, writes Patrick McKendry.10 Feb 04:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: Blues side weakened by lack of key menAll Black front-rowers Tony Woodcock and Keven Mealamu will sit out the Blues' opening match of the season against the Highlanders in Dunedin.09 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Benji's on drip feed rather than fast forwardBenji, alone, will not be the side's saviour but if the team sparks and his talent begins to flow, the Blues will be an awkward opponent, writes Wynne Gray07 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Migraine sufferer Kerr gets his head together at BluesWhen Baden Kerr prepares for a game he knows there is every chance it will end in pain. As a migraine sufferer, the slightest head knock can lead to symptoms.06 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Marshall shrugs off fuss over Oz returnAmid the hype of Benji Marshall's impending return to Sydney - this time as a rugby player - the man himself appears to have his feet firmly on the ground.04 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kirwan's boys look beautiful in blue, but will it help win matches?John Kirwan hasn't been slow to usher in his unique fashion sense, cultivated during a former role as coach of Italy, to the Blues.03 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Marshall gets off to solid start for BluesBenji Marshall will return to the rugby league stronghold of Sydney for the continuation of his rugby union education with some confidence after a 40-minute hit-out against the Hurricanes at Masterton.02 Feb 04:30 PM
Super RugbyBenji faces battle for shirtBenji-mania might be sweeping the Blues' fanbase but there were few clues as to which of the three options at first five-eighths will make it to the Super Rugby start line later this month.01 Feb 08:30 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Talented Blues backline bit of a complex jigsawJohn Kirwan says Ma'a Nonu has been a joy to deal with. The player himself has added that he's "pretty motivated" following his return to the Blues.31 Jan 07:40 PM
Super RugbySurgery to delay Nonu's returnMa'a Nonu's return to the Blues after his disastrous season at the Highlanders is likely to be delayed by ankle surgery.28 Jan 04:30 PM
All BlacksKaino sets sights on All BlacksFormer All Blacks loose forward Jerome Kaino, about to return home after two years in Japan, says wearing the black jersey again was the main reason for signing with the Blues.21 Jan 12:14 AM
Super RugbyRugby: Weepu teaching Marshall subtleties of his adopted codePiri Weepu is easing his way into the new season following knee surgery20 Jan 04:30 PM
