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Rugby: Sharks expecting hard-running game from Blues
The Sharks are expecting a confident Blues side to run hard at them in Sunday morning's (NZtime) week two Super rugby match at Durban.
Rugby: Lam's Blues set a lowly record
The Blues are on their biggest winning streak since Pat Lam took over as the franchise coach.
The stats don't lie: Blues v Crusaders
Stats guru Tracey Nelson looks at the numbers of the Blues' opening Super 15 win over the Crusaders.
Rugby: Mealamu engine drives Blues
Blues captain Keven Mealamu continues to defy convention after leading his side to a stirring win over the Crusaders.
Rugby: Gutsy Blues inspire big dreams
The revamped Eden Park was treated to a Blues performance last night that suggests their future is equally upbeat.
Rugby: Blues revival stuns Crusaders
A gutsy decision by inspirational skipper Keven Mealamu capped a dramatic comeback as the Blues beat the Crusaders 24-22 in a Super 15 rugby match in Auckland tonight.
Rugby: Big guns square off
Heavyweight New Zealand teams the Blues and Crusaders square off tonight as the nation's amateur selectors begin their World Cup jottings.
Rugby: Ali Williams raring to go
Blues lock Ali Williams says he's up for a full 80 minutes - if needed - against the Crusaders tomorrow night.
Rugby: Formidable lineups in Eden Park opener
The duel between the No 7s will be one of many features in a warmly-anticipated Super 15 opening-round clash tomorrow.
Rugby: Mealamu shapes up for mammoth year
He's never really been away, but even still 2010 felt like the year Keven Mealamu came back.
Rugby: Lowrey faces the master
Blues No 8 Chris Lowrey is up to challenge in facing Kieran Read in his side's season opener on Saturday.
Rugby: McAlister ruled out, Williams a possibility
The fitness of former All Blacks Ali Williams and Luke McAlister has taken centre stage for the Blues.
Rugby: Role revived in 10 search
The Blues are playing Luke McAlister at first five-eighths - perhaps nudged by the All Blacks coaching panel.
Rugby: Nomad Payne looks forward to new home
As a young man making his way into the paid rugby ranks, Jared Payne was a confused admirer of the Blues.
Rugby: Lowrey gets his chance for Blues
Chris Lowrey carried some serious rugby promise after his inaugural Blues season.
Rugby: Sonny Bill still a chance for opener
Sonny Bill Williams may still be a chance to play in the Crusaders' first Super 15 match against the Blues.
Rugby: Blues name side to face Highlanders
The Blues have named their first starting XV for 2011 ahead of their pre-season match against the Highlanders on Saturday.
Rugby: Williams set for Super 15
Ali Williams has finished his stint playing rugby in England and has declared himself fully ready to play for the Blues in the Super 15.
Rugby: Concentration crucial to Brett's season
Playmaker Stephen Brett is carrying a sensible mantra into his second season with the Blues.
Rugby: Ali shaping up for Super return
Blues coach Pat Lam believes he will get a full season's play from former All Black lock Ali Williams.