The self-congratulatory "I told you so's" have been ringing loudly on both sides of the Tasman as Benji Marshall pulls the pin on his rugby experiment.

In reaching a mutual agreement with Benji Marshall to let him leave the Blues a few months into his two-year contract, New Zealand's rugby bosses made their best decision.

Blues investor Murray Bolton has no hard feelings towards Benji Marshall and his looming exit.

Benji Marshall will not be a Warrior, with coach Andrew McFadden saying today the failed rugby convert is "not what they need right now".

Benji Marshall says he is an "average'' rugby union player but insists he is better for his failed experiment at the Blues.

The slowly unfolding car crash that was the Blues' Benji Marshall experiment skidded to a final and dramatic halt yesterday.

Amid the Benji Marshall saga and a listing ship sporting a spotty 3-5 record, John Kirwan is happy to seize on anything positive surrounding his beleaguered Blues.

Blues coach John Kirwan says his team needs to "work harder and stay in the fight" after a disappointing loss to the Hurricanes on Friday.

Benji Marshall's inclusion in the Blues match-day squad is now hanging by a thread.

Recovering Blues halfback Piri Weepu has warned his underperforming teammates they need to work out whether they want to be at the franchise or not.

A 39-20 defeat at the hands of the Hurricanes in Wellington last night was a frustrating blow to the Blues who have dropped five from eight this year.

Super Rugby's break for the June tests comes at an opportune time for Blues first-five Simon Hickey.

When the Blues look back on their Benji Marshall experiment, regardless of how it turns out, they might want to take note of the lessons learned, because there will be many.

Winning on the road continues to be a problem for the Blues following a 39-20 defeat to the Hurricanes in Wellington tonight.

Blues coach John Kirwan says the team's atrocious away record under his reign needs addressing.

Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the upcoming clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.

Piri Weepu is back training at the Blues after his stroke and heart operation and is expected to be available to play the Waratahs at Eden Park next week.

From the high of their bonus-point victory over the Highlanders to a new low of being dismantled by the Brumbies.

The franchise has a week off to fix the walking wounded and find form. Gregor Paul analyses their work so far.

The road trip blues continue for Sir John Kirwan following his side's loss against the Brumbies at a wet Canberra Stadium.

The Blues' progress of the past fortnight is in danger of being derailed by injuries as they prepare to face the Brumbies in Canberra high on confidence but low on personnel.

Former Blues coaches Joe Schmidt and David Nucifora are about to pool their rugby knowledge once more but this time their roles will be reversed.