The Stats Don't Lie: Blues out to end Stormers' run
Tracey Nelson looks the key statistics ahead of this week's Super 15 fixtures as the Blues look to end a losing run against the Stormers.
Tracey Nelson looks the key statistics ahead of this week's Super 15 fixtures as the Blues look to end a losing run against the Stormers.
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Richard Kahui's career hangs in the balance after yet another shoulder injury, which has left him "incredibly disappointed and frustrated", says Chiefs coach Dave Rennie.
If there is a God - he hasn't heard of Richard Kahui, or maybe he has and has taken a rather spiteful view of the Chiefs midfielder, writes Gregor Paul.
After Brodie Retallick's stunning first Super Rugby season which resulted in an All Blacks call-up, second time around was always going to be bit of a challenge.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has returned from his disciplinary suspension and resumed training with Super 15 strugglers the Rebels.
You'd be hard pressed finding two more contrasting five-eighths than the Brumbies' Matt Toomua and Queensland's Quade Cooper.
The tangible return for the Blues in Brisbane was one competition point. The intangible may be the belief they need to dig in at the top end of the table and be a surprise play-off package.
The bulging casualty ward is perhaps the place to start when it comes to trying to understand the lack of conviction from New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises.
The Chiefs delivered a performance of stunning contrasts, but eventually earned a 37-29 win over the Sharks at Waikato Stadium tonight.
Troubled rugby star Julian Savea will return to the field next weekend when the Hurricanes travel to South Africa to face the Bulls.
Finding solace in defeat has never been so easy for the Blues. They lost in Brisbane last night, yet, strangely, did more than enough to establish themselves as a genuine title contender.
The Queensland Reds have become the first Australian team in Super Rugby history to record a regular season clean sweep over New Zealand opposition.
Making sure heads are right is going to be crucial for the Crusaders as they move into the second half of the regular Super season tomorrow against the Melbourne Rebels at AMI Stadium.
After virtually owning the Super 15 match at Suncorp Stadium, the Blues lost to the Reds 11 - 12 last night.
Watch a replay of our live coverage from tonight's Super 15 rugby clash between the Blues and the Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.