Haunted faces of Blues coaches says it all
Many aspects favoured the Blues. They were playing the lowest-ranked side, under cover on a fast track, chasing points for the playoffs and All Black berths.
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Rugby: Brief relief eases the pain
The Highlanders finally woke from a deep slumber to dispatch the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.
Blues must account for themselves
The Blues may progress in Super Rugby if they can win in Bloemfontein - but it is a big if.
Rugby: Bird injury may play into Clarke's hands
Chiefs captain Craig Clarke was being tipped as the strongest contender for a fairytale call-up to the All Blacks today, with former All Blacks Jarrad Hoeata and Anthony Boric outside choices.
Paul Lewis: Fine way to treat a messiah
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All Blacks: Bird's wings clipped with shoulder injury
Lock Dominic Bird's All Blacks ambitions will need to be put on hold after news he will need shoulder surgery that will put him out of the remainder of the Super Rugby competition.
Rugby: Thorn tosses up future options after roller coaster couple of years
As of next month, Brad Thorn will be unemployed. His contract with the Highlanders will be finished and he definitely won't play ITM Cup rugby this year.
Rugby: Williams revelling in Blues leadership
Not much has missed Ali Williams in his lengthy career. He's been around the rugby block more than most, suffered major injuries, fallouts with coaches, serious form fluctuations and ploughed his way through 77 tests and more than 100 Super rugby matches.
Crusaders claw back to win thriller
Wallaby Berrick Barnes missed a fulltime penalty leaving the Crusaders with an unlikely 23 - 22 win over the Waratahs in Christchurch tonight.
The Stats Don't Lie: History favours Crusaders, Blues
Tracey Nelson previews this week's Super 15 action and which sides have history and statistics on their side.
Ask Kamo: Let us spray - sometimes it can produce a winner
Former All Black Ian Jones answers your questions on the state of the rugby
Rugby: Hurricanes' campaign taking on real urgency
Mark Hammett did things differently this week. He showed his Hurricanes squad the Super rugby points table and then felt comfortable enough to discuss that with the media.
Rugby: Blues on the brink
Usually the Blues gather early in the week to dissect video clips, review their last game and wade through ideas for their next match.
Rugby: Points table happy reading for Chiefs
Chiefs captain Craig Clarke has revealed himself to be a keen student of the points table so he will be extremely satisfied with his team's lot as he prepares for a weekend off.
Rugby: String of losses weighs heavily on Thorn
Brad Thorn has won more things than most players and now he is experiencing life at the other end of the table.
Rugby: Braid in doubt after training injury
Workaholic flanker Luke Braid has several dates with the Blues medicos before he can confirm his place for the decisive return Super 15 clash with the Highlanders.
Henry: 'My comments went too far'
Blues assistant coach Sir Graham Henry has issued a public apology after he heavily criticised match officials following his side's loss to the Crusaders.