The Blues and the Stormers both took to the field wearing blue playing kits.

Long flight home promises to be uncomfortable journey as Blues fail to meet expectations.

Sexton had to leave the field in today's win, but Ireland proved they have what it takes

A converted penalty gave Scotland a win that many thought was undeserved.

Blues spoil chance for unique double with flat performance against Stormers.

Perofeta must bide time as Tana Umaga keeps faith in line-up which triumphed over Lions.

Blues don't cope well with expectation, but their form suggests they should beat Stormers.

Jacinda Ardern was ranked the fourth highest Labour MP the last time this happened.

Try in final minute against Lions completes incredible comeback - one of best under Umaga.

Blues just can't catch a break - or a plane out of Auckland due to an engineering problem.

Joe Moody and Kane Hames set to carry All Black load, but others are coming through.

Healthy squad, firepower and an in-form No10 must make Blues favourites to break drought.

Rampaging hooker in final year of contract pledges to give it all for new skipper Pulu.

While the card decisions will be debated by critics, the refs appeared to get them right.

Dropped from Blues and ABs before fighting back to play Wales, big lock saw it all in 2017

He wants to move to midfield but young Blues sensation is too valuable as a finisher.

Coach Tana Umaga names strong starting line-up as he seeks fast start to Super season.

Front-rower another casualty after teammate Broadhurst was forced to retire last year.

It's just a matter of timing as former All Blacks captain gets set for contract extension.

Talented No10 stars in first hit-out but could miss season-opener against Highlanders.

Coach credits hard work before tournament with his sides' stunning results.

Huh? Departing Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd and All Blacks boss Steve Hansen never speak.

Greg Cooper has left as head coach of Stade Francais to be with his ill daughter.

Sonny Bill Williams has taken a break from training to make a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Toala has the opportunity to be a two-season Baby Black.

Tain and Brody Lam look forward to playing next to each other for Manu Samoa.

Chris Rattue: All Blacks v England in 2018 has us drooling, and shows that less is more.

Raelene Castle believes Australian rugby is poised to rebound from a challenging year.

New Zealander brings the new perspective that game in Australian sorely needs to improve.

All Blacks fullback's form in training shows value of a break and need for global season.