Augustine Pulu is the first significant signing the Blues have made in 2016, could Sonny Bill Williams be the next?

Kurtis Haiu was once an integral part of Auckland's rugby landscape, writes Gregor Paul.

The former Auckland and Blues rugby player has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Some of the feelgood factor is returning to the Blues but the points table holds the numbers that really matter.

Another controversial TMO decision has come to the fore in Super Rugby.

The Chiefs held off a fierce Blues effort at Waikato Stadium tonight.

To fix Rene Ranger's faulty and bulging spinal disc, surgeons in May last year replaced it with a small metal cage, a titanium plate and screws.

The Blues will be without Patrick Tuipulotu and Jerome Kaino against the Chiefs but there is better news among the backs.

There was room for improvement but the only bit the Blues need to care about was finding a victory.

Relive all the action with our live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Jaguares.

The Blues haven't found the synergy there and it is causing coach Tana Umaga a few headaches as he looks for the answers, writes former All Black Justin Marshall.

Five games into the season, Blues coach Tana Umaga is still searching for his best backline.

Tana Umaga has given Piers Francis his first Super Rugby start as he continues his search for the Blues' best midfield combination.

The Blues have turned to a mental skills coach to help them deal with their torrid record playing at QBE Stadium.

The Warriors have lost their last 11 games, the Blues have claimed three wins, a draw and a bye in the same stretch so the odds on the double must be stretching.

Blues coach Tana Umaga allowed his frustration to show after his side's draw with the Reds last night.

Tana Umaga has defended over-ruling the Blues players in the disappointing draw with the Reds in Brisbane.

The Blues won't be too sure what to make of a draw but will know they blew an opportunity to finally win away from home.

Last year's champions, the Highlanders, won five on the road during the round robin, then landed two away playoff wins.

The Blues have lost Rene Ranger but coach Tana Umaga has the luxury naming Rieko Ioane in the wing's place

A tattoo of a Samurai warrior on his right arm and a tiger on his left are tangible souvenirs of Male Sa'u's time playing rugby in Japan.

Now the onus will be on the Blues backs to rediscover a ruthless edge ahead of their visit to the under-siege Reds in Brisbane.

As much as they have to improve, the Blues shouldn't necessarily feel despair.