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UK writer's praise: The shocking stat that shows Barrett's Blues 'excellence'
Blues star signing Beauden Barrett has been praised for his "understated excellence".
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Akira gets his chance: Two Blues stars out for Chiefs clash
Akira Ioane gets his first start against the Chiefs as the Blues suffer two injury blows.
'Absolutely rapid': The 120kg All Black clocking 9.4 metres per second
England star Joe Marchant revealed just how athletic his Blues teammates are.
Cost of victory: Blues suffer major blow after brilliant win
Auckland outfit bear brunt of brutal Kiwi derby competition - but it's not all bad news.
Patrick McKendry: Barrett might just be the missing puzzle piece
It was good to be back – and it appears the Blues are as well.
Simon Wilson's Blues fan diary: Halftime with bubbles
The Blues are back and all is right with the world. Who would have thought?
'Fair play to him': Barrett reacts to cheeky Coles celebration
Beauden Barrett loses the individual battle with Dane Coles but wins war in Blues debut.
'The buzz is back': Brilliant Blues start in style
This team has the potential to give this competition a real shake.
Live: Blues beat Hurricanes in front of packed Eden Park
Follow the action as the Blues take on the Hurricanes at a sold-out Eden Park.
Interactive ratings: Rate every player in Blues v Hurricanes
Rugby is back - and so is the Herald's live player ratings.
Leave home early: Rugby, Black Lives Matter rally to clog Auckland roads
Protests, rugby crowds, shopping ... level 1 means more traffic and crowds.
Super Rugby, protest rally to disrupt Auckland traffic
Aucklanders are being advised to use public transport into the city and to Eden Park.
43,000 disappointed fans? How the Hurricanes plan to stop Blues' party
The Hurricanes' inside knowledge of Beauden Barrett may help their cause at Eden Park.
Your weather: Brrrrr, cold start but fine skies set for rugby
Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.
Beauden Barrett reveals Dan Carter's real role at the Blues
Beauden Barrett has offered an insight into the nature of Dan Carter's role at the Blues.
Leon MacDonald: The reason for Barrett's shock switch
MacDonald envisions Barrett as a first-five but will play him at No15 for his Blues debut.
Confirmed: Blues' late Beauden Barrett switch
The Blues will start their first game of Super Rugby Aotearoa with Barrett at No 15.
Revealed: Blues to make surprise Beauden Barrett switch
Beauden Barrett tipped for Blues debut against Hurricanes - but not at No 10.
Blues prepare for biggest crowd in more than 10 years as ticket sales soar
More than 26,000 fans are expected to flood to Eden Park on Sunday.
Focus: Eden Park prepares for the first Super Rugby match under Alert Level 1
Eden park CEO Nick Sautner is preparing for the first Super Rugby game to be played this weekend under Covid-19 alert level one. Video / Dean Purcell
'Phenomenal': Eden Park boss reveals huge interest in Blues' first game
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner is confident of getting a big crowd of fans at the stadium.
Too old for Super Rugby? Wayne Smith weighs in on Dan Carter debate
Coaching legend Wayne Smith delivers his verdict on Dan Carter's move to the Blues.
Dan Carter's dad's warning: 'Bad reception when you get down our way'
Dan Carter's family won't be cheering him on when the Blues face the Crusaders.
Patrick McKendry: Why NZ needed Carter to sign for the Blues
COMMENT: The Blues spent 15 years waiting for a world-class first-five. Now they have two.
'I could never join the Blues': The reason behind Dan Carter's u-turn
Proud Cantabrian Carter revealed the reason for his change of heart in joining the Blues.
Comment: Four reasons to be cautious about Dan Carter's return
Christopher Reive: Fans shouldn't set high expectations for Dan Carter's return.
The winners and losers from Dan Carter joining the Blues
It's time for Dan Carter: The Last Dance. But not everyone benefits from the big news.
Focus Live: Dan Carter in Blue - All Black great's comeback revealed
Dan Carter in a Blues jersey might be hard to swallow for Crusaders fans but it's reality after the franchise confirmed his signing today ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
From millions to minimum: Dan Carter's staggering salary cut revealed
Dan Carter is set to take a mammoth pay cut when he links up with the Blues.
The new Blues Brothers: Dan Carter to join Beauden Barrett in sensational NZ rugby return
The rumour that the ABs legend will join Auckland franchise appears confirmed.