Star rugby player dodges conviction
A Blues rugby star tipped to be a future All Black has dodged a conviction for drink driving because a judge believed it would impede his 'stellar career'.
A Blues rugby star tipped to be a future All Black has dodged a conviction for drink driving because a judge believed it would impede his 'stellar career'.
John Kirwan is adamant the Blues Super Rugby franchise is heading in the right direction, despite a difficult few days after George Moala was found guilty in the courts of assault and the termination of Peter Saili's contract.
George Moala is free to train, play and travel with the Blues until May 1, despite being found guilty last week of assault.
The Blues' confirmation that George Moala will return while the judicial process is completed is a slap in the face to victims of violence everywhere, writes Chris Rattue.
Blues wing George Moala will return to train with the side after being found guilty of wounding with intent over a late night fight two years ago.
The Blues could be trotting off to Alexandra Park where they will establish their new training base and headquarters, possibly by as early as November.
Peter Saili's Super Rugby career came to an abrupt end yesterday with the NZRU terminating his contract as the Blues forward eyes up an offer to play in France.
The jury in the assault trial of Blues rugby player George Moala has found him guilty on one charge.
The girlfriend of an Auckland rugby star said he was trying to protect her when he got involved in a fracas that led to him being charged by police.
The man allegedly attacked by an Auckland rugby star has told the court about the moment he regained consciousness with blood "spraying" from his neck.
A star Auckland rugby player is on trial accused of attacking two men in a boozy nightclub brawl.
They'll hope it's not an omen for the coming Super Rugby season, but the Blues got that sinking feeling when 28 players were flipped from three waka ama during a training session on the Waitemata....
You're probably asking yourself, as I am, what the hell is a copy of Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead doing sitting on the kitchen bench inside the breezeblock bowels of the Blues HQ?
Some of our biggest sporting stars brought some much-needed Christmas cheer to Kidz First Hospital patients on Saturday afternoon.
Some of our biggest sporting stars brought some much-needed Christmas cheer to Kidz First Hospital patients on Saturday afternoon.
Takapuna Rugby Club will have special reason to cheer on the All Blacks on Sunday morning.
For Blues hooker James Parsons, the waiting has finally paid off.
George Moala has played every minute of every game for Auckland this season, and the team's ironman has also just inked a new Super Rugby deal with the Blues as reward for his solid 2014 ITM Cup.
The Blues will start next year's campaign with a home match against New Zealand rivals the Chiefs at North Harbour Stadium, a slightly controversial venue for their defeat to the Sharks this year.
Former All Blacks halfback Jimmy Cowan has signed with the Blues for next season, a move coach John Kirwan says will help make up for Piri Weepu's departure.
The All Blacks' already strong outside back division is about to get stronger with the possible addition in the next few weeks of Charles Piutau.
Gregor Paul writes: It's not just politics that is dirty. Rugby recruitment is heading that way, too.
Blues rugby star Tevita Li's bid to avoid a conviction after being caught drink driving has hit a stumbling block.
Blues rugby star Peter Saili is under investigation by police over an alleged assault.