In, then out! Drama as Dan Carter pulled from Blues debut
Carter was all set to make his long-awaited return - but there was a late twist.
Carter was all set to make his long-awaited return - but there was a late twist.
COMMENT: Who should be the All Blacks' No 10 is now clearer than ever.
Phil Gifford breaks down the big talking points from the Crusaders' win over the Blues.
Super Rugby Aotearoa is in full swing - and so is the Herald's live player ratings.
All the Super Rugby Aotearoa action between the Crusaders and the Blues.
Tonight's season defining match between Blues and Crusaders is a throwback to glory days.
Crusaders will face the Blues with arguably their best player of the season on the bench.
The Blues have sprung a surprise for the biggest game of the Super Rugby Aotearoa.
COMMENT: Seven talking points from this weekend's Super Rugby Aotearoa action.
Leon MacDonald is adamant the Blues have achieved nothing until they beat the Crusaders.
Jordie Barrett has sent a cheeky jibe at Beauden after his lucrative Japanese deal.
ABs great unlikely to feature for the Blues soon - despite playing club game this weekend.
Comment: What message does it send when Barrett is able to say his move 'made sense'.
Beauden Barrett has signed a one year deal to play in Japan next year.
The No 8 is on Jones' radar after revealing he qualifies for England via his mother.
Carter will be headed back to Canterbury for grassroots rugby ahead of his Blues debut.
Caleb Clarke lost his grandfather yesterday, then played a superb match for the Blues.
Rugby is back - and so is the New Zealand Herald's live player ratings.
Follow all the Super Rugby Aotearoa action with the Blues hosting the Highlanders.
The All Blacks might have competition: Hoskins Sotutu is eligible for three countries.
Blues star signing Beauden Barrett has been praised for his "understated excellence".
The Chiefs lost their third home game in succession for the first time since 2002.
Follow all the Super Rugby Aotearoa action with the Chiefs hosting the Blues.
Dan Carter admits he has 'a bit of catching up to do' before making his Blues debut.
Akira Ioane's return for the Blues could have a big impact against the Chiefs.
Akira Ioane gets his first start against the Chiefs as the Blues suffer two injury blows.
England star Joe Marchant revealed just how athletic his Blues teammates are.
Auckland outfit bear brunt of brutal Kiwi derby competition - but it's not all bad news.
It was good to be back – and it appears the Blues are as well.