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Rugby: SBW and topliners miss Samoa showdown
SBW is among half a dozen Blues topliners who will miss the Super Rugby clash.

Will SBW start against Lions?
Blues second-five showed in Chiefs draw that he is nearing his best after injury woes.

Chiefs and Blues battle to draw
The draw against the Chiefs will be seen as yet another wasted opportunity for the Blues.

As it happened: Blues v Chiefs
The first ever draw between the Chiefs and the Blues - 16-16 at Eden Park.

Otere Black set to announce Blues deal
Another win for Blues coach Tana Umaga as first-five Black is set to overlook Chiefs.

Duffie's shock at first cards of career
Matt Duffie hopes that he - and referee Jaco van Heerden - can learn from the experience.

Fit-again Francis swipes at officials
Cleared of concussion, Piers Francis has taken a veiled swipe at the officials' decisions.

Blues' wing gets all clear after red
Foul play committee finds Duffie has served his sentence after controversial cards.

Blues left to play spoiler as Chiefs loom
Season all but gone for Blues, but win over Chiefs at Eden Park would stir up playoff mix.

McKendry: Officials must pay for blunder
Failure to show red card after high tackle on Francis must result in Sanzaar probe.

Umaga wants answers from ref boss
The Blues came up short in a 30-22 loss to the Stormers in Cape Town this morning.

Blues season likely over after loss
That's probably it for the Blues as far as playoff hopes go.

Live updates: Stormers v Blues
Can the Blues get a win in South Africa to stay in the playoff mix? Follow live updates.

Blues v Stormers: A must-win grudge match
Bragging rights up for grabs as Stormers coach Paul Feeney seeks to put one over old team.

Unwanted in NZ, but best player in UK
Jimmy Gopperth couldn't get a Super contract. Now he's the best player in the UK.

SBW back from concussion
Sonny Bill Williams gets another chance to impress the All Blacks selectors on Saturday.

Super Rugby's farcical format
The Blues will have their playoff credentials tested to the fullest by the Stormers.

Tuipulotu making late All Blacks surge
Time is running out for Patrick Tuipulotu to make his case to the All Blacks selectors.

SBW ready to make Blues return
Sonny Bill Williams is travelling with the Blues to South Africa.

Ruthless Blues too quick for Cheetahs
The Blues overwhelmed the Cheetahs for their third straight win.

As it happened: Blues v Cheetahs
A blitz of tries from the Blues have them win their third straight game.

Tuipulotu targets explosive return
Patrick Tuipulotu used his five weeks on the sidelines to reflect on his below-par form.

Sonny Bill Williams out with concussion
Sonny Bill Williams has been officially ruled out of the Blues clash against the Cheetahs

Concussion likely rules out SBW
Midfielder's concussion likely to keep him out but lock Tuipulotu could return for Blues.

Blues win despite Waratahs fightback
Not even three converted tries for Waratahs could take the shine off Blues' victory.

Ioane's star for drought-breaking Blues
No surprise the Blues won in Sydney, but it was a little shocking how easily they did it.

As it happened: Blues v Waratahs
All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Waratahs.

Rugby: Blues brace for Tahs backlash
The Waratahs are targeting their match against the Blues.