Rugby
School of rakes: Former Blues hooker Kurt Eklund on mission to train next generation
The former Māori All Blacks captain is changing paths after hanging up the boots.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Damaging for relationships': Blues owner denies bid to buy Northern Mystics
Peter Thompson and the Northern Mystics have denied suggestions of a merger.
All Blacks captain teases new destination amid Super team speculation
Ardie Savea is on the hunt for a new Super Rugby franchise for the 2027 season.
Blues and Mystics linked in proposed netball mega-franchise
Businessman Peter Thompson is in talks to buy a netball franchise partnering the Blues.
Hot wings and the PM: Super Rugby's best draw announcements ranked
Jet boats and Netflix-style documentaries feature in some of the top videos.
Super Rugby schedules record 10 Sunday games for 2027
The Blues face the Reds in Brisbane before the All Blacks' Bledisloe test.
Backs to the future: Why Rennie is banking on experience for fourth test
Dave Rennie is banking on experience as the All Blacks face South Africa.
Christchurch back to host Super Round in 2027
Five matches will be played in the Garden City in the first weekend of April.
Mind games of the All Blacks: The mental skills that get the best from the ABs
How mental skills coaching in sport can be used in business settings and everyday life.
Inside Rugby: How Ardie Savea's captaincy challenges rugby's stereotypes about Pasifika leadership
OPINION: The All Blacks' win over the Springboks showed Savea's leadership impact.
Police eavesdrop on ex-international and Super Rugby player buying drugs
Tony Lamborn said he has learned his lesson after police overheard him buying cocaine.
Who should start at No 10 for the All Blacks against the Springboks?
Dave Rennie has five No 10s to choose from against the Springboks.
Blues women outclass Waratahs to win Super Rugby Champions Final
Once again, the Kiwi champions claim the transtasman title.
Super Rugby sensations: Blues threepeat, a miracle for Poua and a force of nature
The Blues beat Matatū 28-21 with a try after 80 minutes.
Blues Women claim third-straight Super Rugby Aupiki title
The Blues won in dramatic fashion to seal their third title in as many years.
'There was a lump': Suafoa on how he discovered his sarcoma
He trained and played for the Blues in early 2024 while receiving radiation.
Aupiki finally delivers on its promise of a truly competitive contest
OPINION: Fans have been treated to a fabulous competition this season.
The NZ Rugby scouting overhaul aiming to identify future stars
New Zealand Rugby's new ID system has already produced 814 Under-18 scouting reports.
The likely names in Dave Rennie's All Blacks squad for tour to South Africa
The coach will want to foster talent and increase options ahead of next year's World Cup.
Blues Women beat Matatū to seal grand final spot
The Blues Women and Matatū will play each other again in the final next week.
Blues back to winning ways with big victory over Chiefs Manawa
The Blues had lost in their last two outings against Matatū and Hurricanes Poua.
Year of the Hurricane? Poua storm home to beat Blues in Super Rugby Aupiki
Hurricanes Poua claimed back-to-back wins for the first time, while Matatū stayed unbeaten
Matatū go top-of-table with win over Blues
Matatū remain undefeated at the halfway point of the season.
Gregor Paul: What Moana Pasifika's demise means for ABs captain Ardie Savea
ANALYSIS: The Blues are front-runners to sign him, though salary gaps remain a hurdle.