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Wynne Gray: JK fans need to get real
Reappointing John Kirwan is as unwise as rebuilding Eden Park for the last World Cup.
Reappointing John Kirwan is as unwise as rebuilding Eden Park for the last World Cup.
Let's plot a magic few weeks for the Warriors and look at why they have such a promising road ahead, writes Chris Rattue.
Whoever coaches the Blues next year, and the signs remain promising for John Kirwan, one of the challenges they face will be changing the mentality of the players.
Sir John Kirwan said yesterday he's given the board a brutally honest appraisal about his own failings and how they have impacted on the club.
The Blues, for whatever reason, have largely been on the wrong page when it comes to contracting local talent.
Jerome Kaino, despite being out for the rest of the season injured and facing up to a disappointing first year as Blues captain, remains positive about the franchise's future.
Kirwan has the backing of his players, accepted his faults, and promised to improve. That's enough, it seems, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sir John Kirwan is believed to be only two weeks away from being re-appointed for at least another season at the Blues.
Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has called George Moala a "very good man" after the midfielder's discharge without conviction on a bar brawl assault charge.
The lawyer for Blues rugby player George Moala has hit back at accusations New Zealand courts have become a "two-tier system of justice".
A leading law professor is concerned over the number of sports people being discharged without conviction saying a two-tier system is being set up.
Blues rugby player George Moala has been discharged without conviction over a charge stemming from a vicious bar fight.
Steven Luatua will replace Jerome Kaino as skipper of the Blues and has challenged his team to finish their final five games of the season undefeated.
The Blues will likely be without loose forward Jerome Kaino and utility back Charles Piutau for the rest of the season, so let's look at how damaging their absences will be.
It's symptomatic of the Blues season that what little good news they enjoyed last night in beating the hapless Force, came with a smattering of bad.
The Blues have doubled their win tally for the season but the injuries to Jerome Kaino and Charles Piutau will worry not only John Kirwan but also Steve Hansen.
Two groups who have been left out in the cold for too long - their team's players and supporters, Paul McKendry writes.
Another factor in the Blues' favour is the fact that their opposition from Western Australia lead the statistics table in many ways they don't want to.
The Herald learned of Sir John's plea - understood to be given at Tuesday night's board meeting - late yesterday.
Akira Ioane has a big chance to cement himself in the Blues loose forward trio after being selected ahead of All Black Steven Luatua for tomorrow's match.
Jerome Kaino and Charles Piutau will return for the Blues to play fellow strugglers the Force on Saturday.
Judge me after three years, Blues coach Sir John Kirwan suggested. That verdict is straightforward, writes Wynne Gray.
The Crusaders got more traction when they kept the ball instead of hoofing it downfield but still look a little uncertain about their attacking methods and transition, writes Wynne Gray.
Only six matches remain in their team's season but the Blues board has yet to decide who will coach the team next year, according to CEO Michael Redman.
The Blues are on the home stretch to their miserable season - and coach John Kirwan admits they now have only pride and their supporters to play for now.