Wynne Gray: Benji's box office draw
Early fascination about the Blues' second season under John Kirwan's command will be the ideas about Charles Piutau and Benji Marshall, writes Wynne Gray.
Early fascination about the Blues' second season under John Kirwan's command will be the ideas about Charles Piutau and Benji Marshall, writes Wynne Gray.
Competition for pivotal Blues' No10 jersey as Noakes overcomes potential career threatening injury.
Keven Mealamu is the third All Black to play more than 100 games for the national side.
Ben Lama counts himself as a Blues fanatic - with the proof being his frequent trips to the side's games in Hamilton, Blues jersey and facepaint proudly on display.
Benji Marshall talks to Radio Sport's Mark Richardson about switching codes, moving to New Zealand and where he'd like to start with the Blues.
Top sportsmen like Benji Marshall harness their emotion to power their performance.
When the Blues did their research on Benji Marshall, they were sure they had their man.
John Kirwan comes across with such relentless positivity that it's easy to see the good things about Ma'a Nonu's return to the Blues, but even he must know his about-turn on the wandering midfielder comes with big risks.
Coach 'thrilled' and midfielder reported to be excited about returning to the Blues.
Veteran All Black Ma'a Nonu is returning to the Blues for the 2014 Super 15 season, the franchise announced today.
The Blues felt badly let down by Ma'a Nonu after last year but he may return for next season.
New Zealand's Super rugby conference is primed for a high-octane start next year with a clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Blues coach John Kirwan has pitched a personal proposal to former All Black Jerome Kaino to rejoin his Super 15 rugby franchise.
A surprise return to the Blues is on the cards for Tony Woodcock, with the new test centurion expected to announce this week where he will be playing Super Rugby in 2014.
The Blues want to talk to double rugby-league international Mat Rogers to help Benji Marshall ease into the 15-man code.
There's been a wave of negative drivel about Marshall and, by extension, Blues coach Sir John Kirwan.
Beauden Barrett missed a trick not coming to the Blues. He might feel safe at the Hurricanes and boosted by the growing vibe that Ma'a Nonu will not be a troublesome midfielder outside him.
As they do online, some bloke put his house on Benji Marshall being an All Black next season.
The Blues' first five-eighths intrigues have taken another turn with Chris Noakes heading for neck surgery.
Failed to kick on from the mid-series mark and ended with six straight losses - Patrick McKendry rates the Blues' 2013 season.
Benji Marshall has given verbal confirmation he will sign with the Blues but Beauden Barrett confirmed last night he will be staying with the Hurricanes.
Benji Marshall hasn't signed with the Blues yet but an announcement is expected soon.
Lunch, tours of Eden Park and the waterfront - the Blues displayed their hospitality, business and sporting charms to Benji Marshall yesterday as they continued to woo the league star to their franchise.