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Richard Loe: Crusaders out Crusadered as Blues do the business
My phone ran hot with crowing texts and calls after the Blues' victory over the Crusaders. I guess I deserved it as, when I was put on the spot on the radio, I had to go with the Crusaders.
Blues crush Crusaders
The Blues passed a heavyweight exam tonight as they soaked up all the competition benchmark Crusaders could throw at them then surged to an exhilarating victory.
Rugby: Crusaders won't go too far from basics
Talk of a new, up-tempo, style of play at the Crusaders from coach Todd Blackadder begs the question - are we going to see wholesale changes at Eden Park tonight from the red and blacks? The short answer is: No.
Rugby: McCartney hitting right notes as a prop
Offseason spent with plenty of neck work, heavy squats and working on technique means loosehead is ready and able to fill Woodcock's big boots for Blues.
Glory days back for Blues?
After 10 years of disappointment, Blues fans finally have reason to believe the glory days may be returning.
Fantasy Rugby: Nanai-Williams a standout
Just one proper round into the Super 15 and after a small sample size of performances, Fantasy players who struggled last week have to make a decision - stick to their initial instincts or panic and pick the in-form players.
Ask Kamo: Debate over All Black centre will roll on for most of the season
Former All Black Ian Joanes answers your questions on the state of rugby,
Rugby: Chief likes more strings to bow
He is happy to have another string to his bow, but Gareth Anscombe isn't ready to give up on the No10 jersey just yet.
Super 15 power rankings
Gregor Paul ranks the Super 15 teams ahead of the competition's third round.
Match build-up heavy on mystery
Mystery hovers over the Blues and Crusaders as they prepare for their Super 15 duel tomorrow at Eden Park.
Chris Rattue: Much too early to cheer the Blues
It will take a lot more than a romp against an insipid Hurricanes outfit before this punter gets remotely excited about the Blues.
Rugby: Smith gets all-clear to take on Reds
Conrad Smith has given his Hurricanes team a big boost after being named in the side to play the Reds in Brisbane on Friday.
Ranger heading to Montpellier - report
Blues centre Rene Ranger is said to be on his way to French club Montpellier and will leave the Blues at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Stats Don't Lie: Running rugby returns
Tracey Nelson looks at the key statistics from the opening round of Super 15 action.
Rugby: Slow-burning Halai firing in style
For a speedster, Frank Halai has been a slow burn in rugby. He bumped around in provincial rugby for Counties and Waikato, starred at sevens for Gordon Tietjens but, at almost 25, has just made his Super 15 debut for the Blues.