The Blues' coaching panel for 2016 is: head coach Tana Umaga, assistants Paul Feeney and Steve Jackson. What are your objections asks Wynne Gray.

This week looms as one of the most important in the Blues' history as their divided board meets in an attempt to resolve the John Kirwan issue.

As the John Kirwan coaching saga lurches from one disaster to the next, the Blues players are watching and waiting and feeling increasingly unsettled, writes Paul McKendry.

I'd say the Springboks will be a little concerned. That's based on the rugby played by the Bulls because they were plain awful against the Blues on Friday night, Richard Loe writes.

If the Blues end up next year in a darker place than this season, it wouldn't be more than they deserve.

John Kirwan has delivered a tactical masterstroke by saying he could deliver master technician Wayne Smith to the Blues, writes Wynne Gray.

Concern is growing that Patrick Tuipulotu's groin injury could rule him out of the World Cup.

Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Bulls from Eden Park in Auckland.

Herald readers have overwhelmingly sided with a stanch Blues fan who has vented his frustration with the franchise in an open letter to Blues CEO Michael Redman.

One supporter's open letter to Blues CEO Michael Redman sums up every fan's disappointment and frustration.

The Blues could be tested once again on the pitch tonight while the off-field drama continues with Wayne Smith the latest linked to the franshise.

Rugby reporter Patrick McKendry on what it means for the Blues now that Tabai Matson has declared his commitment to the Crusaders.

Tabai Matson has re-committed to the Crusaders rather than taking up John Kirwan's offer of joining him at the Blues.

A decision by the Blues board on Kirwan's coaching future is imminent, although an announcement may not be.

Oh what a lovely circus, writes Chris Rattue. The Blues can barely win on the field, and now they are losing their cool with the media off it.

Those involved with the Blues coaching review have to insist it's not a done deal that Sir John Kirwan is staying on with Tabai Matson coming as his assistant.

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.

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.

The Blues, for whatever reason, have largely been on the wrong page when it comes to contracting local talent.

Sir John Kirwan is believed to be only two weeks away from being re-appointed for at least another season at the Blues.

Kirwan has the backing of his players, accepted his faults, and promised to improve. That's enough, it seems, writes Patrick McKendry.

The Blues will finish the season with yet another unwanted record after this latest loss to the Rebels in Melbourne tonight.