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Rugby: Nerves for new kid Benji
Benji Marshall has spoken of his nervousness as swapping league for rugby union at the Blues' Super Rugby squad announcement this morning.
Benji Marshall has spoken of his nervousness as swapping league for rugby union at the Blues' Super Rugby squad announcement this morning.
Ma'a Nonu has broken months of silence about his playing future, revealing he had begun to doubt his ability and saying, "I just have to be a better guy."
When the Blues did their research on Benji Marshall, they were sure they had their man.
John Kirwan comes across with such relentless positivity that it's easy to see the good things about Ma'a Nonu's return to the Blues, but even he must know his about-turn on the wandering midfielder comes with big risks.
Coach 'thrilled' and midfielder reported to be excited about returning to the Blues.
Veteran All Black Ma'a Nonu is returning to the Blues for the 2014 Super 15 season, the franchise announced today.
The Chiefs have completed their roster with the signings of Mils Muliaina and Robbie Fruean.
Cardiff Vaega can call himself a Super rugby player now but after signing his Hurricanes contract he received some sound advice from someone who has been there before.
As comical as it seems, North Harbour is indeed the logical choice for the new franchise, as reported in the Herald on Sunday, writes Chris Rattue.
The Blues felt badly let down by Ma'a Nonu after last year but he may return for next season.
Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly met with Chiefs management, fuelling speculation he will return to the Super Rugby franchise.
New Zealand's Super rugby conference is primed for a high-octane start next year with a clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Former All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino has signed a two-year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union and the Blues.
Tony Woodcock returning to base, Jerome Kaino on the prowl once more - the market is looking brighter for the Blues and All Blacks even if Rene Ranger is slipping the leash.
Former Hamilton mayor Michael Redman will direct the revamped Blues franchise.
The Ma'a Nonu saga will come to an end next week when he's expected to be granted permission to skip Super rugby.
Making hay while the sun shines is old, cliched advice, but also perfect for Julian Savea as he weighs up respective offers from the Crusaders, Chiefs and Hurricanes.
Sonny Bill Williams, Julian Savea, Jerome Kaino; the Chiefs aren't looking to build a squad for next year, they want to make a monster.
The Crusaders continue to wait on Julian Savea, with an apparently straightforward process - stay with the Hurricanes or move on - looking increasingly complicated.
Blues coach John Kirwan has pitched a personal proposal to former All Black Jerome Kaino to rejoin his Super 15 rugby franchise.
The Crusaders have made a big step towards making up for the loss of Dan Carter next season with the expected signing of All Blacks wing Julian Savea from the Hurricanes.
A surprise return to the Blues is on the cards for Tony Woodcock, with the new test centurion expected to announce this week where he will be playing Super Rugby in 2014.