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Paul Lewis: Standing against the winds of change
Some years back, the Aberdeen Evening Express in Scotland reported on a big storm. At its height, a coastguard was asked by marine authorities to estimate wind speed.
![Rugby: Off to land of his mother's](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Off to land of his mother's
Three years ago, Gareth Anscombe was on track to be an All Black. Now he is likely to find himself playing against the All Blacks in November as the 23-year-old first-five commits to Wales.
![Rugby: Luatua back on AB radar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Luatua back on AB radar
The first half of 2014 has very much been the Jerome Kaino show. Maybe the second will belong to Steven Luatua, who appears poised to re-emerge as a genuine international force.
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Rugby: Blues confirm Nonu's exit as analysis begins
After once more finishing a disappointing 10th in this year's Super Rugby competition, the Blues will today confirm the departure of their All Black midfielder Ma'a Nonu.
![Wynne Gray: Kirwan has failed to find the answers at Blues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wynne Gray: Kirwan has failed to find the answers at Blues
Whatever the remedy for the Blues woes, John Kirwan has not found the answer, writes Wynne Gray.
![Rugby: Blues 10th again - but failure brushed aside](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Blues 10th again - but failure brushed aside
The Blues are consistent - 10th last year and again this season.
![Rugby: Chiefs earn another life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Chiefs earn another life
The Chiefs have kept their hopes of three consecutive Super Rugby titles alive with a win over the Blues at Eden Park tonight.
![Rugby: Nonu signs off Blues stint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Nonu signs off Blues stint
He arrived under a metaphoric cloud, left under a literal one and yet Ma'a Nonu was nothing but a little ray of sunshine in his second stint with the Blues.
![Rugby: Weepu heading offshore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Weepu heading offshore
One of the cult heroes of the All Blacks' 2011 World Cup winning side is parting ways with New Zealand rugby.
![Wynne Gray: Blues v Chiefs high on motivation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wynne Gray: Blues v Chiefs high on motivation
The Blues have held firm at Eden Park although apart from the win against the Force, they have been unable to find the same recipe away from HQ.
![Rugby: The pivotal battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: The pivotal battle
The first match in which Blues first-five Ihaia West plays with his short-term future secured could also be the one in which he feels the most pressure.
![Rugby: Blues' mission impossible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Blues' mission impossible
The equation is simple for the Blues to make the Super Rugby playoffs: win by a clear 38 points this Friday at their Eden Park fortress.
![Rugby: Trio's departure a blow to Blues' hopes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Trio's departure a blow to Blues' hopes
If the Blues have taken a step forward in 2014, they are about to take at least two back, writes Gregor Paul.
![Chiefs back on song](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chiefs back on song
The Chiefs have found form at the vital time to set up a potentially pivotal showdown with the Blues next weekend.
![As it happened: Crusaders v Blues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
As it happened: Crusaders v Blues
Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Blues from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
![Wynne Gray: Who needs the Blues? Not Barrett](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wynne Gray: Who needs the Blues? Not Barrett
No dice, Blues coach John Kirwan proclaimed this week when asked about a move to contract Beauden Barrett.
![Rugby: Woodcock taking care of No 1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Woodcock taking care of No 1
Twelve months ago it looked as if Tony Woodcock's grip on the All Blacks' No 1 jersey was slipping.
![Rugby: Braid looks to Mealamu to end Christchurch hoodoo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Braid looks to Mealamu to end Christchurch hoodoo
As Blues captain Luke Braid contemplates a trip to Christchurch where he has never won at either Super Rugby or national provincial championship level.
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Rugby Herald: Can the Blues back up?
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion & analysis after the Blues surprised many with a convincing win away from home against the Force in Perth, but can they back it up with another victory this weekend in Christchurch against the Crusaders.
![Rugby: Blues need more of same down south](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Blues need more of same down south
How do you explain the Blues' comprehensive victory against the Force?
![Rugby: Barrett on Kirwan's short-list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Barrett on Kirwan's short-list
The Blues are trying hard to lure All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett to lead their backline next year.
![Rugby: Blues need to back up sizzling victory: coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Blues need to back up sizzling victory: coach
The Blues' stunning victory over the Force in Perth, which made a mockery of their woeful away record of the past two years, will mean little if they fail to back it up.