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Phil Gifford: The key talking points after Super Rugby's opening round
OPINION: Epic tries, nearly comebacks and mouthguard drama - the weekend had it all.
Latest from Blues Rugby Team
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Gregor Paul: Blues need to replicate their old foe's mentality of resilience
OPINION: If Vern Cotter can do that, the Blues will become a different proposition.
Dunedin may be the scene of some massive Super Rugby upsets
Phil Gifford's five talking points ahead of Super Rugby Pacific.
Lock Josh Beehre makes Blues debut against Fijian Drua in Whangārei hometown
The former Whangārei Boys' High School student says he has come full circle.
New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.
'Straight into 15 against 15': How ‘Stern Vern’ is imposing a harder edge on Blues
New Blues head coach lifts the lid on changes for this season.
Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview February 22
Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave and the NZ Herald's Bonnie Jansen get together to preview the weekend's sport. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport / Getty
Pacific rugby's all-time First XV: The legend that didn't make the cut
Picking the best from Super Rugby's rich history of Pacific players.
Super Rugby Selections: First round team lists revealed
Super Rugby's new team list day is upon us.
Opinion: Why this is the biggest Super Rugby season yet
With mass financial pressures, this year looms as the competition’s most important.
A new hope? Six talking points ahead of Blues season
Will a new coach inspire the Blues to shake the finals blunders?
Best of the Blues: Selecting the best Super Rugby XV of all time
Selecting the best from the Blues.
Springboks coach to join Blues
'The club are supporting Jason as he works through his personal medical situation.'
All Blacks hopeful shines in Blues' final pre-season hit out
All Blacks hopeful showcases strong form ahead of the Blues season opener next week.
Two Chiefs teams line up against Blues
Many of the Chiefs' emerging talent earned valuable game time in Japan.
Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview February 15
Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave and the NZ Herald's Bonnie Jansen get together to preview the weekend's sport. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
Blues suffer another injury setback
A former All Blacks loosie is expected to miss the first two Super Rugby Pacific games.
Blues captain's positive news on jaw injury
Tuipulotu was injured due to some friendly fire in a pre-season clash.
How World Cup discards can prove themselves to Robertson
Fringe All Blacks have their work cut out.
Blues star suffers fractured jaw during pre-season game in Japan
Patrick Tuipulotu will return home early from Japan and is expected to need surgery.
'For life baby': All Blacks star engaged
The pair announced the engagement on Instagram tonight.
Former Blues rugby player mourns loss of two family members and dog in crash
Their car smashed into a tree, bursting into flames.
Papalii brushes off relinquishing Blues captaincy, hails Schmidt influence
Dalton Papalii is comfortable talking the pressing issues.
Dalton Papalii 'caretaker' captain: Why Tuipulotu replaces him
The Blues are all behind the decision to reinstate their former captain.
Dalton Papalii replaced as Blues captain for 2024 season
The Auckland franchise has named a future centurion as captain.
'A fine balance': Robertson reveals changes to Super Rugby load management for ABs
All Blacks won't be capped to a blanket number of games in the 2024 Super season.
My most memorable interviews: Phil Gifford on 50 years as a sports journo
The New Year Honours recipient on famous people he has met, and sport's biggest issues.
What Barrett's extension means for the All Blacks and his legacy
Will he be one of the greatest ever All Blacks or someone who fell short of potential?
The All Blacks milestones Beauden Barrett could break
Beauden Barrett could finish his test career with numerous big achievements to his name.
Barrett signs big deal to stay in New Zealand
Beauden Barrett could be around for another shot at the World Cup.