43,000 disappointed fans? How the Hurricanes plan to stop Blues' party
The Hurricanes' inside knowledge of Beauden Barrett may help their cause at Eden Park.
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Your weather: Brrrrr, cold start but fine skies set for rugby
Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.
Beauden Barrett reveals Dan Carter's real role at the Blues
Beauden Barrett has offered an insight into the nature of Dan Carter's role at the Blues.
Leon MacDonald: The reason for Barrett's shock switch
MacDonald envisions Barrett as a first-five but will play him at No15 for his Blues debut.
Confirmed: Blues' late Beauden Barrett switch
The Blues will start their first game of Super Rugby Aotearoa with Barrett at No 15.
Revealed: Blues to make surprise Beauden Barrett switch
Beauden Barrett tipped for Blues debut against Hurricanes - but not at No 10.
Blues prepare for biggest crowd in more than 10 years as ticket sales soar
More than 26,000 fans are expected to flood to Eden Park on Sunday.
Focus: Eden Park prepares for the first Super Rugby match under Alert Level 1
Eden park CEO Nick Sautner is preparing for the first Super Rugby game to be played this weekend under Covid-19 alert level one. Video / Dean Purcell
'Phenomenal': Eden Park boss reveals huge interest in Blues' first game
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner is confident of getting a big crowd of fans at the stadium.
Too old for Super Rugby? Wayne Smith weighs in on Dan Carter debate
Coaching legend Wayne Smith delivers his verdict on Dan Carter's move to the Blues.
Dan Carter's dad's warning: 'Bad reception when you get down our way'
Dan Carter's family won't be cheering him on when the Blues face the Crusaders.
Patrick McKendry: Why NZ needed Carter to sign for the Blues
COMMENT: The Blues spent 15 years waiting for a world-class first-five. Now they have two.
'I could never join the Blues': The reason behind Dan Carter's u-turn
Proud Cantabrian Carter revealed the reason for his change of heart in joining the Blues.
Comment: Four reasons to be cautious about Dan Carter's return
Christopher Reive: Fans shouldn't set high expectations for Dan Carter's return.
The winners and losers from Dan Carter joining the Blues
It's time for Dan Carter: The Last Dance. But not everyone benefits from the big news.
Focus Live: Dan Carter in Blue - All Black great's comeback revealed
Dan Carter in a Blues jersey might be hard to swallow for Crusaders fans but it's reality after the franchise confirmed his signing today ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
From millions to minimum: Dan Carter's staggering salary cut revealed
Dan Carter is set to take a mammoth pay cut when he links up with the Blues.
The new Blues Brothers: Dan Carter to join Beauden Barrett in sensational NZ rugby return
The rumour that the ABs legend will join Auckland franchise appears confirmed.
Super shock: Dan Carter linked with stunning return to NZ rugby
All Blacks' top points scorer linked with a move back to Super Rugby.
Former Blues player on life support after open heart surgery
The Blues are among those sending their hopes and prayers to Matt Johnson.
Barrett banter: Beauden's cheeky dig at Jordie ahead of Super showdown
Beauden has thrown a dash of spice into the mix of his first clash against the Hurricanes.
Hurricanes' cheeky plan to stop Beauden Barrett
'He's quite quick they say,' jokes new Hurricanes winger as showdown looms.
Dylan Cleaver: The big barrier facing Super Rugby's restart
Comment: Rugby's restart project needs to hit all the right notes, on the field and off.
'Tone deaf trash': Blues slammed for 'disrespectful' Jacinda Ardern tweet
The Blues have received backlash after a "disrespectful" post about the Prime Minister.
Interview: Leon MacDonald on Blues' lockdown struggles and Kiwi domination
Mental health of players and staff key as Blues find comfort in humour and new target.
McKendry: Super Rugby is dead - here's where NZ must turn to next
Opinion: Background haze of early-morning games in South Africa a turn-off for Kiwi fans.
Baby Barrett: Beauden and Hannah announce pregnancy
Beauden Barrett announces: "We're expanding our bubble!"
Patrick McKendry: How Kiwi Super Rugby players should celebrate return
COMMENT: The perfect way to show respect for those who have suffered recently.
Beaudy's broken Blues dream: 'I was already thinking about the playoffs'
ABs' playmaker's Blues debut on hold but he tells Herald: 'I'm staying ready physically'.
Snapped: Beauden Barrett pictured training during lockdown
All Blacks star photographed working on his kicking on first day of New Zealand lockdown.
'Not comfortable': Crusaders star's unease at playing during pandemic
Proposed Kiwi comp in further doubt after postponement of Australian equivalent.
'Shut down': NZ Rugby suspended for foreseeable future
Extreme travel restrictions alone make even a domestic competition a near impossibility.
'Things have progressed a long way' - Blues boss hopeful of Kiwi comp
Hope remains but a rise in NZ's coronavirus alert level would likely derail Kiwi comp.
The reinvention of Rieko Ioane: All Blacks' new weapon for rush defence
Blues star's pace and power in midfield has Ian Foster on notice ahead of tests.