Blues
Blues casualty list now at 18 players
The injury-ravaged Blues are again searching for replacements ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Auckland.
All Blacks back for Blues
The Blues welcome back All Blacks Ofa Tuungafasi and Matt Duffie into their side to take on Super Rugby neighbours The Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.
Sharks too good for the Blues
The Sharks have shrugged off second-half fightback from the Blues to grab a 63-40 win in a turbo-charged Super Rugby match at Eden Park.
Blues to play at Brookvale Oval
The Blues will play the New South Wales Waratahs at one of Australia's famed rugby league grounds in May following a venue change for their Super Rugby clash in May.
Ioane to start at second five for the Blues
The All Blacks winger Rieko Ioane will move to second five for the Blues in their Super Rugby game against the Sharks at Eden Park on Saturday.
SBW breaks wrist
All Blacks and Blues midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of action for up to eight weeks after it was confirmed he broke his wrist in the 37-20 loss to the Stormers last week.
From comical to musical: Swamp Thing
Michael Barker of blues roots duo Swamp Thing talks about how his and Grant Haua's music has evolved and plays two songs, "Rotten" and "By Your Side" He's joined by Brett Adams of The Bads for this… Audio
New Horizons: White Women Sing the Blues
Prompted by a new album by Idaho singer Eilen Jewell, William Dart listens to a number of white women (and a couple of white men) singing the blues. Video, Audio
ABs return to Blues ahead of Lions clash
The Blues welcome back All Blacks Jerome Kaino and Sonny Bill Williams to their team to take on the Lions at altitude in Johannesburg on Sunday morning.
Chiefs need to be more clinical
Forget about injury management, the Chiefs believe the key to beating the Blues in their Super Rugby derby is to be more clinical.
Kiri Kiri suspended, SBW to miss Chiefs game
The Blues flanker Antonio Kiri Kiri has been suspended for one Super Rugby game following two incidents in last weekend's match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Highlanders beat Blues 41-34
Inside centre Teihorangi Walden scored two tries when the Auckland Blues were reduced to 14 men to give the Otago Highlanders a 41-34 victory in their Super Rugby clash in Dunedin on Friday.
Super Rugby is here, can anyone usurp the Crusaders?
With cyclone Gita and a rash of wild weather dominating this week's headlines, one could be forgiven for forgetting about the approaching Super Rugby storm.
Blues without key players for season opener
A heavy injury toll has forced the Blues coach Tana Umaga to give four debutants their first taste of Super Rugby in this weekend's season opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Blues battle back for 10s triumph
The Blues have scored two tries in the last three minutes to win a heart-stopping Brisbane Global Rugby Tens final 10-7 over the Hurricanes.
More injury trouble for Blues
The Blues injury woes have already started before the 2018 Super Rugby season has kicked off.
Chicago Smokeshop back singing the blues
Bluesman Darren Watson is best known as the frontman to 1980s rhythm and blues band Chicago Smokeshop. They had hits such as "Mind on My Sleeve", "I Can't Live Without Your Love", and "You Want… Audio
Pulu to captain the Blues
Halfback Augustine Pulu will captain the Blues in next year's Super Rugby Championships.
Big Daddy Wilson - Ich liebe the blues
Big Daddy Wilson, born Wilson Blount, grew up in a tiny town in North Carolina and was raised by his mother and grandmother. After quitting school he joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany… Audio
Satirical swing by Andrew London Trio
Music should be fun, and the Andrew London Trio puts the enjoyment into it with their original arrangements. The trio is half way through a national wide tour as part of Arts on Tour NZ taking in 23… Audio
