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Rugby: Blues get $4m boost from new investors
Investors have stumped up $4 million as part of their deal to run the Blues for the next seven years.
Investors have stumped up $4 million as part of their deal to run the Blues for the next seven years.
Mealamu is heading into his 148th match of Super rugby after recovering from the latest strain on those piston calves which deliver such an explosive impact.
It's been nine years since the Blues travelled south and beat the Crusaders in their backyard. In that time the Crusaders have claimed three Super rugby titles, finished runners-up twice and lost four semifinals.
Blues' winger George Moala could play in this weekend's clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch, despite facing serious assault charges.
Blues winger George Moala will face a disciplinary tribunal once his assault charge is dealt with, rugby officials say.
One start does not make a player's reputation, but it has soothed some anxiety for Blues lock Anthony Boric.
Watch a replay of the live updates of tonight's NRL match between the Warriors and the Bulldogs and the Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Rebels.
A baby in propping terms, he is a giant of a young man, standing 1.94m and weighing in at 125kg. Ta'avao has all the credentials of age-grade selections as captain of the national under 20 side.
The Blues have made a clutch of changes but coach John Kirwan is certain there will not be any mirror image in Super 15 performance tomorrow.
The blues latest plucky 18-17 win against the Stormers has now given them a quintet of triumphs in this tournament.
The Blues have been careful not to brand 2013 a development season, even though it has been.
Younger All Black prospects will get their chance at several training camps this month. But when that group is cropped for the June test series against France, all the established All Blacks will be picked to restate their international credentials.
The Blues held on for a gritty 18-17 win over the Stormers at North Harbour Stadium tonight.
The tangible return for the Blues in Brisbane was one competition point. The intangible may be the belief they need to dig in at the top end of the table and be a surprise play-off package.
Finding solace in defeat has never been so easy for the Blues. They lost in Brisbane last night, yet, strangely, did more than enough to establish themselves as a genuine title contender.
After virtually owning the Super 15 match at Suncorp Stadium, the Blues lost to the Reds 11 - 12 last night.
Watch a replay of our live coverage from tonight's Super 15 rugby clash between the Blues and the Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Blues hooker James Parsons knows all about waiting patiently, which is part of the reason why he makes no apologies for keeping crowd favourite and All Black Keven Mealamu on the reserves bench.
The Blues return to Suncorp Stadium tonight, the place where the Pat Lam era started to turn sour, writes Gregor Paul.
Blues midfielder Francis Saili has made a brief appearance in court to face one charge of driving while suspended.
A syndicate keen on bankrolling and running the Blues hopes the deal will be completed soon.
The Blues are being primed to overturn an unpalatable Super Rugby pattern which has affected New Zealand teams.
In the last few rounds of Super 15, Blues fullback Charles Piutau has been subdued, compared to his normal high-action involvement.