World Cup medal winner is a consistently high performer after returning home to Blues.

The Blues have had a midfield shuffle.

TJ Faiane will make his starting debut for the Blues this week.

They beat the Bulls with a bonus point, now the Blues must do the same against Force.

Blues badly needed a win after run of three losses and after a rusty start they did it.

It wasn't clinical, nor particularly impressive but it was hugely important for the Blues.

The Blues badly needed a win, any sort, to get back on track.

Blues snap three game losing streak with win over Bulls in Auckland.

Franchise turns back clock to an era many are trying to leave behind, writes Gregor Paul.

Blues coach Tana Umaga has made just one change to his starting line-up

Piers Francis' departure after this season doesn't change anything for coach Tana Umaga.

Blues playmaker Piers Francis is off to Northampton after this season.

The Blues will be on the lookout for yet another first five next season.

It's not looking great for the Blues, but their halfback Augustine Pulu has a few reasons to be satisfied.

The one-win Blues would be in the playoffs in the season ended today.

After their capitulation against the Crusaders, the Blues know what they will get from the Bulls.

Another incredible Crusaders comeback will make the headlines after they stunned the Blues.

Relive all the action from the Super Rugby Kiwi derby between the Crusaders and Blues.

Coach sends a blunt message about the performance against the Highlanders.

Piers Francis to wear No10 jersey for Blues against 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.

Michael Collins has a sense of timing off the field as well.