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!['Right in the hunt': Blues optimistic after Chiefs loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
'Right in the hunt': Blues optimistic after Chiefs loss
The Blues mixed good with bad in their 20-13 loss to the Chiefs.
![The five big talking points from the weekend's rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
The five big talking points from the weekend's rugby
Phil Gifford lists five talking points, including an unlikely recipient for gratitude.
![Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale make winning start with new coach, birthday boy scores three](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale make winning start with new coach, birthday boy scores three
A full wrap-up of round two of the Hawke's Bay premier club rugby competition.
![Liam Napier: The glaring issue with Blues in loss to Chiefs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Liam Napier: The glaring issue with Blues in loss to Chiefs
Opinion: Blues coach has work cut out to restore stronger mental resilience.
![Six in a row: Chiefs hold off Blues to set record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Six in a row: Chiefs hold off Blues to set record
The Chiefs are venturing where none of their predecessors have gone before.
![Live: Chiefs win sixth straight in close clash v Blues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Live: Chiefs win sixth straight in close clash v Blues
All the Super Rugby action between the Chiefs and the Blues.
!['We have an eye on him': Blues wary of Chiefs weapon in crucial clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
'We have an eye on him': Blues wary of Chiefs weapon in crucial clash
Leon MacDonald admits he can’t help but get emotional thinking about this weekend’s clash.
![Exclusive: Blues approach star Kiwi coach to replace MacDonald](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Exclusive: Blues approach star Kiwi coach to replace MacDonald
With Leon MacDonald set to join the All Blacks, the Blues have approached a big name.
![Live: Moana Pasifika v Highlanders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Live: Moana Pasifika v Highlanders
All the action from the Super Rugby clash between Moana Pasifika and the Highlanders.
![Gregor Paul: The fictional rugby narrative about to be sold to the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Gregor Paul: The fictional rugby narrative about to be sold to the world
Opinion: No one will admit the terrible mistake rugby is about to make.
![Phil Gifford: The x-factor All Black who could be star of the World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Phil Gifford: The x-factor All Black who could be star of the World Cup
Opinion: The ABs can win the World Cup, but don’t mortgage the house on it just yet.
![65th out of 65: NZ Rugby set to become last major sport to hit diversity target](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
65th out of 65: NZ Rugby set to become last major sport to hit diversity target
NZ Rugby was penalised $280k last year due to a lack of women on its nine-person board.
![Chiefs' new game-changer: How Shaun Stevenson found best form of his career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Chiefs' new game-changer: How Shaun Stevenson found best form of his career
Shaun Stevenson's rise has come at the right time.
![Rugby’s streaming wars: Can the All Blacks replicate F1′s Drive to Survive?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Rugby’s streaming wars: Can the All Blacks replicate F1′s Drive to Survive?
Netflix's Drive to Survive forced a massive rethink in the world of sports content.
![All Blacks Sevens superstar taking year off to learn te reo Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
All Blacks Sevens superstar taking year off to learn te reo Māori
Joe Webber is briefly hanging up his boots to chase another dream.
![World Cup blow: All Black ruled out for season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
World Cup blow: All Black ruled out for season
The 23-test All Black is set to undergo surgery in the coming weeks.
![Rugby's streaming wars: The future of watching rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Rugby's streaming wars: The future of watching rugby
Gregor Paul looks at the future of rugby viewing and a problem facing New Zealand Rugby.
![Revealed: Blues star latest to leave NZ as Steve Hansen lures players to Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Revealed: Blues star latest to leave NZ as Steve Hansen lures players to Japan
Influential forward signs to join Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith at Steve Hansen's team.
![Rugby's streaming wars: Spark Sport's rise and fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Rugby's streaming wars: Spark Sport's rise and fall
The rise and fall of Spark Sport was not as straightforward as it may have appeared.
![RTS makes big call on rugby future as NRL clubs circle - report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
RTS makes big call on rugby future as NRL clubs circle - report
The Warriors are reportedly ready to “move heaven and earth” for Tuivasa-Sheck to return.
![Former England star signs with Hurricanes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Former England star signs with Hurricanes
The signing will help offset the loss of captain Ardie Savea next year.
![Northland Sports Awards winners - another big win for Black Fern Krystal Murray](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Northland Sports Awards winners - another big win for Black Fern Krystal Murray
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins supreme award at Northland Sports Awards.
!['Plenty to work on': Blues to face litmus test after unconvincing start](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
'Plenty to work on': Blues to face litmus test after unconvincing start
Blues prepare to welcome back a host of All Blacks for the unbeaten Chiefs this week.
![OBM and Moerewa slug it out in Northland club rugby try-fest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
OBM and Moerewa slug it out in Northland club rugby try-fest
Moerewa keep their nerve to win over OBM in Tyrepower Northland club rugby.
![Opinion: Matatū's stirring win strengthens roar of women's game](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Opinion: Matatū's stirring win strengthens roar of women's game
Phil Gifford presents six talking points from the weekend's rugby action.
![Blues far from their best in underwhelming win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Blues far from their best in underwhelming win
The makeshift Blues got the job done while flattering to deceive.
![Super Rugby live: Blues v Force](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Super Rugby live: Blues v Force
All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and Force.
![Hurricanes claim massive win over Moana Pasifika](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Hurricanes claim massive win over Moana Pasifika
The Hurricanes showed their fine start to the season has been more than hot air.
![Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Tech click on opening day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Tech click on opening day
Napier Tech Old Boys lost just one match last year. They started with 10 tries.