Blues bench Hall and West
The dust has only just settled on the Blues' win over the Highlanders but Tana Umaga is in tinkering mode already.
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Rugby: Blues show impressive resolve in opening win
Determination and patience are qualities Blues coach Tana Umaga liked most about his side's opening Super rugby victory.
Blues set near-perfect benchmark
Everyone would have settled for a decent performance from the Blues on opening night - but they gave more than anyone expected, writes Gregor Paul.
As it happened: Blues v Highlanders
Live updates of the Blues taking on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby opener for 2016.
Sensational start for Blues
New coach Tana Umaga was pinching himself as his side fought back for a sensational win.
'Sons of 09' ready to adopt a ruthless approach
The Blues today received possession of team T-shirts inspired by television's Sons of Anarchy.
Watch: Jerome Kaino gets ban for punch
Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss his team's first match of the season after being given a one-week's ban for his punch on Chiefs prop Pauliasi Manu.
Rugby: Time to believe in Steven
Steven Luatua could easily become the forgotten man at the Blues but it's not something about which he needs reminding.
Rugby: Blues edge Chiefs after Kaino sees red
Jerome Kaino could miss the Blues' opening Super Rugby match after he was sent off for punching.
Super Rugby: Our burning questions
Chris Rattue lists the key questions surrounding the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises ahead of the upcoming season.
Rugby: Early form has Blues cautiously optimistic
Another big pre-season win has lifted the Blues' confidence levels as high as they've been for 12 months.
Rugby: 'Bushman' Ranger back where he belongs
Rene Ranger has already found his happy place now he's back preparing for the Super Rugby season with the Blues.
Ioane brothers back at Blues
Two of the hottest sevens prospects in the world after their exploits in Wellington and Sydney recently, will re-join the Blues tomorrow.
Gregor Paul: Reasons for optimism at the Blues?
It's probably the heat playing tricks but it's possible the Blues aren't going to be their typical catastrophic selves.
Rugby: Power and strength returning for Tuipulotu
Few have been greeting pre-season with more excitement than Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu.
Blues looking ready for business
There is genuine excitement at Blues HQ. There is laughter in the ranks.
Umaga shrugs off blues, starts afresh
It's nearly seven months after Tana Umaga was announced as new coach of the Blues and he is sitting in a cafe at Alexandra Park Raceway in Auckland's Greenlane.
Blues' 10 jersey is West's to lose
New coach Tana Umaga has endorsed Ihaia West as the man to play the pivotal first five position for the Blues.
Rugby: Strong Blues squad leaves some questions
The Blues have assembled a strong squad, but one with question marks still remaining around that crucial 9-10 axis.
Melbourne Storm winger signs for Blues
Former Auckland schools rugby star, Matt Duffie, an NRL player with the Melbourne Storm for seven years, will return to rugby after signing with the Blues.