Five things the Blues have to change
Five things the Blues must change before their daunting task of facing the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Five things the Blues must change before their daunting task of facing the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Tana Umaga will likely take a close look at his key decision makers before clashing with the Crusaders.
Tana Umaga's coaching era at the Blues is already in big trouble, writes Chris Rattue.
Leg injuries to All Blacks Lima Sopoaga, Waisake Naholo, Israel Dagg, Seta Tamanivalu and Nehe Milner-Skudder a concern.
The Blues lost a right shocker of a game where they barely strung anything together.
Relive all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and Highlanders at Eden Park.
Tonight bucked the received wisdom that the Kiwi derbies are the only things saving Super Rugby
The Blues and Warriors are fully supportive of a downtown stadium concept and prepared to shift matches away from Eden Park and Mt Smart.
So much weaponry and yet no proven commander at the helm of the Blues.
Blues' Steven Luatua, hit with a four-week ban, will likely take his punishment with good grace.
COMMENT: There's been a lot of talk about how the Blues will perform this year and they can have a good season.
The Highlanders will face the Blues at Eden Park this week needing a win to kick-start their season.
Steven Luatua could be facing more time out of the game after being shown a red card against the Chiefs.
A Steven Luatua red card consigned the Blues to defeat in Hamilton.
All the action from the Super Rugby Kiwi derby between the Chiefs and Blues.
Liam Messam will move to blindside flanker and Michael Leitch will start when the Chiefs take on the Blues.
The Blues' opening win said plenty about the coaching credentials of Tana Umaga.
Another convincing performance from Rieko Ioane in the No13 jersey against the Chiefs could keep his two midfield rivals on the bench
Burdening a youngster with expectation is always a dangerous game but it's not easy to hold back when it comes to Rieko Ioane.
Comeback is going to make it even harder for all five NZ sides to get ahead of rivals.
Don't get carried away, but the Blues looked brilliant as they thumped the Rebels, 56-18.
All the action from the Super Rugby opener between the Blues and Rebels.
It's time to throw out a few reasons why the Blues and Warriors will have amazing years, writes Chris Rattue.
In trying to rid the Blues of their serial under-achievers' tag, coach Tana Umaga's best signing might turn out to be Augustine Pulu.
Former Melbourne Storm teammates Ryan Hoffman and Matt Duffie followed each other as guests on the Radio Sport Breakfast show this
COMMENT: The Blues playing the Rebels in Melbourne on a Thursday night is a shocker to start Super Rugby.
Blues coach Tana Umaga has named All Black Rieko Ioane at centre but has kept George Moala and Rene Ranger on the reserves bench for
Former Blues coach Pat Lam has hit out at Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach branded him an "ex-New Zealander".
Steven Luatua has no regrets about signing with Bristol, saying securing his family's financial future was paramount.
Steven Luatua's decision to quit New Zealand rugby for Bristol is a big blow for the Blues, writes Chris Rattue.