Super RugbyBlues' 10 jersey is West's to loseNew coach Tana Umaga has endorsed Ihaia West as the man to play the pivotal first five position for the Blues.13 Jan 01:58 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: Strong Blues squad leaves some questionsThe Blues have assembled a strong squad, but one with question marks still remaining around that crucial 9-10 axis.27 Oct 08:01 PM
Super RugbyMelbourne Storm winger signs for BluesFormer 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.12 Sep 12:29 AM
Super RugbyNew Blues coach has his eye on GuildfordNew Blues coach Tana Umaga says Zac Guildford is on his radar.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUmaga's surprising assistant coachBlues appoint All Blacks performance analyst as their new assistant coach, the first surprise of Tana Umaga's fledgling reign at the franchise.17 Aug 10:06 PM
Super RugbyUmaga demands better after Turbos finishTana Umaga will be impressing upon his Counties Manukau Steelers this week the importance of treating rugby as an 80-, not 75-minute game.17 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksKaino: What saved him from the boozeIn the second exclusive extract from his new autobiography, Jerome Kaino explains how he bounced back from his 2008 drink-driving conviction.30 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksLeave it to MealamuHe's one of the toughest men to pull on an All Black jersey ... and he's humble, nice and has a smile like a sunbeam.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Super RugbyTana Umaga up for the challenge?Tana Umaga faces a mammoth task in resuscitating the Blues, but Gregor Paul believes he can do it.26 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Clean break start of a steep learning curve for UmagaWhatever occurred, Tana Umaga will benefit most from coaching the Blues without any interference from John Kirwan, writes Wynne Gray.23 Jun 09:33 PM
Super RugbyCoach already has respect: KainoTana Umaga says he must earn the respect of his players but Blues captain Jerome Kaino thinks the new coach has it already.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUnder construction: the new BluesThe sun shone brightly on Alexandra Park yesterday morning as Tana Umaga began his tenure as Blues head coach.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyUmaga 'was prepared to work with JK'Tana Umaga, the new head coach at the Blues, says he would have worked with John Kirwan and was negotiating a contract on that basis before Kirwan suddenly quit last Friday.23 Jun 02:41 AM
Super RugbyUmaga named new Blues coachTana Umaga has been handed the job to try to resurrect the Blues.23 Jun 12:35 AM
OpinionChris RattueJK talks nonsense to the endHe left a mess at the Blues for someone else to clean up but has the audacity to announce the franchise is heading in right direction, writes Chris Rattue.21 Jun 06:32 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Kaino ready to kick into gearShould Jerome Kaino get the all-clear in the next 10 days to resume playing, it might be a wise idea to stand back as there is a bit of pent-up frustration within him.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Fix 'big ask' for next in lineIn today's short-attention-span, reality TV world, results are everything and it cannot be denied Kirwan did not bring them in.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Trust Tana to tap talentThe New Zealand under-20s, Blues, Tana Umaga and All Blacks, in a curious way, are all inter-connected.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: Troubled franchise must take deeper look at itselfPatrick McKendry writes: A new coach at the Blues, then, but will that bring about significant change?19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: More than new coach needed to remake BluesGovernance, recruitment, even the name must all be part of total effort to turn the team’s fortunes around.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues 'waiting on Tana'Tana Umaga has received a contract from the Blues as John Kirwan's replacement but has yet to sign it.19 Jun 05:00 PM
SportBlues coaches through the yearsThe Blues coaches and their records with the team through the years.19 Jun 12:44 AM
Super RugbyKirwan: 'Umaga would be fantastic'John Kirwan has described Tana Umaga as a "fantastic" candidate for his former head coach's role at the Blues.18 Jun 11:18 PM
