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Rugby: Blues surge home over Waratahs
The Blues have booked their place into next week's Super Rugby semifinal with a 26-13 over the Waratahs at Eden Park.
Super 15 insider: Elimination finals
Herald rugby writer Dylan Cleaver looks ahead towards the Super 15 elimination finals. Will both NZ teams advance?
Rugby: Blues' fingers crossed for rush at turnstiles
Stormy weather and low ticket sales will not deter the Blues' biggest fans from heading out to watch their game tonight.
Rugby: Winning the mind game puts Ali back in front
Many sportsmen underestimate the power of the mind but Ali Williams embraces it.
Rugby: Blues coach wary of the mercurial Beale
Blues coach Pat Lam can't get away from the Waratahs. Even at home they are seared in his psyche.
Rugby: Blues ready for mini-World Cup
Timing counts for much in rugby and the Blues have got their schedule in sync for their upcoming mini-World Cup.
Rugby: Blues switch tack, Waratahs move into view
The Blues had zeroed their research in on the Bulls, suspecting they would meet the defending rugby champions in this week's Super 15 playoffs.
Rugby: Hit or miss Blues in playoffs at last
Home match possible next weekend after win over Highlanders in difficult conditions.
Rugby: Blues clinch playoff spot
The Blues relocated their mojo to confirm a Super 15 rugby playoffs spot tonight.
The stats don't lie: Week 18 preview
Which teams hold the statistical advantage heading into the round 18 match-ups? Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers.
Super 15 playoffs: What happens next
Seven teams will fight over six playoff spots in the final round of the Super 15. What are the playoff permutations?
Rugby: McAlister confirms move to France
Blues midfield back Luke McAlister today confirmed he has officially signed a three-year deal with French club, Toulouse.
Super 15 insider: Expert picks, round 18 previews
Dylan Cleaver breaks down the final round of the Super 15 regular season. How will the playoff spots play out?
Rugby: Friend or foe? It all depends on the jersey colour
They wear the No 6 jersey and are near certainties for the All Blacks. But tonight they duel at Eden Park...
Rugby: Williams focused on the here and now
Lock Ali Williams is all about the here and now as the Blues bid to cement a Super 15 rugby playoff spot.
Rugby: Games to go ahead as teams get flights
Richie McCaw has used his connections to secure a flight and ensure the Crusaders get to Wellington on time for Saturday's clash.
Rugby: Smylie to start crunch match for the Blues
Blues halfback Chris Smylie will make his first Super 15 start this season in tomorrow's must-win meeting with the Highlanders.
Rugby: Blues make two injury-related changes
The Blues today made two injury-related changes to their starting side for their final regular season Super 15 match.
Wynne Gray: Blues are on the right track - Lam
Work this out. The Blues have lost four on the bounce but believe they are getting their mojo back.
Rugby: Hamstring tear ends Ranger's Super 15 campaign
Blues winger Rene Ranger has been ruled out of the rest of the Super 15 season by a hamstring tear.
Rugby: Crusaders go top with win
Blues defeated but should take heart from performance that suggests not all is lost as season nears its climax.
Rugby: Crusaders snatch thrilling victory over Blues
The Crusaders have beaten the Blues 23-16 in a pulsating top-of-the-table clash at Alpine Energy Stadium in Timaru.