Sir John Kirwan wants referees to have less say in scrums, calling the set piece a "lottery" which could be easily fixed with one simple change.

A big score, an easyish win and yet still no definitive clues as to what this Blues side are all about.

I'm a farmer and if those two referees (Briant and Pastrana) were livestock, I'd have them castrated so we couldn't breed from them, writes Richard Loe.

When Jerome Kaino signed with the Blues last year, there was a bit of hands on hips stuff from the conditioning staff, cheeks puffed out, heads shaking in anticipation of the re-conditioning job that awaited.

The Blues thrilled and spilled their way to a 40-30 win over the Cheetahs at Eden Park tonight.

Join us here for our live blog of tonight's Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Cheetahs from Eden Park.

The cold reality of professional rugby is starting to bite at the Blues, and in particular, Benji Marshall.

The feeling of positivity around the Blues after their victory over the Crusaders has all but evaporated in the aftermath of their South African tour.

They both spent big to attract high-profile fullbacks, both have coaches still needing to prove themselves and together they've accumulated one win between them in 2014.

Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the upcoming Blues games, Benji Marshall and Ma'a Nonu.

Blues coach John Kirwan is looking for answers from referees' boss Lyndon Bray after getting what he feels is a rough deal from match officials for the third game in a row.

Ma'a Nonu and Jerome Kaino are poised to restart their Blues careers against the Cheetahs at Eden Park on Saturday.

An incredible comeback from the Blues against the Lions in Johannesburg fell just short this morning, John Kirwan's men again leaving themselves too much to do after a poor start.

Simon Hickey has been dropped to the reserves bench by the Blues this week.

The dossier on the best use for Benji Marshall is expanding, writes Wynne Gray.

If Blues coach John Kirwan wants to present his team with a role model as they seek to get something tangible out of their South African trip.

Sir John Kirwan's comments about Keven Mealamu's calf injury, and the fact he has been sent home from South Africa.

The Blues headed along to a nearby gym in Johannesburg to recover after their game against the Bulls. Hear what Blues captain Luke Braid and young wing Tevita Li had to say about the game and what they need to do against the Lions this Saturday. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.

Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss what some of the problems are plaguing the Blues and Highlanders.

Into the Blues changing sheds to hear from Head coach Sir John Kirwan, Tom Donnelly and Simon Hickey on their thoughts about the loss against the Bulls. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.

There is no spontaneity, the players are not reactive, writes Justin Marshall. The Crusaders have their structures and they look like a team that will do anything they can to stick to them

Consistency is not yet their forte as they wavered on the Highveld in Pretoria, teasing us they might conjure a late victory before falling 38-22 to the Bulls, writes Wynne Gray.