As public approval levels mount for the Blues, the staff have been collating video nasties for their troops.

Ranger is finally delivering on his exceptional promise and could be an All Black legend, writes Chris Rattue. The Blues have already won one battle, but they desperately need to win another.

The Blues have surprised many people this season and the Crusaders admitted they were caught out by their cohesion.

Patrick McKendry names the top back and standout forward from the weekend's Super 15 action while the Blues lead the list of in-form sides.

You'd hope two things come out of this woebegone match - that referee Steve Walsh is censured for manhandling Hurricanes skipper Conrad Smith and that the Canes do not head any further down a path which could see them hailed as 'the new Blues'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After 10 years of disappointment, Blues fans finally have reason to believe the glory days may be returning.

Former All Black Ian Joanes answers your questions on the state of rugby,

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.

Gregor Paul ranks the Super 15 teams ahead of the competition's third round.

Mystery hovers over the Blues and Crusaders as they prepare for their Super 15 duel tomorrow at Eden Park.