Opinion
Elliott Smith: The ABs selection questions hanging over Super Rugby playoffs
OPINION: Some All Blacks hopefuls are sidelined as their teams missed the playoffs.
Latest from Blues Rugby Team
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Phil Gifford: Tavatavanawai must be an All Black, despite Highlanders' failure
OPINION: Eight talking points from the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Blues blitz Waratahs to keep playoff hopes alive
A Rieko Ioane hat-trick powers the Blues to a dominant bonus-point win.
Blues v Waratahs recap: Rieko Ioane scores hat-trick in big win
The Blues now await the result of Moana Pasifika's clash with the Hurricanes.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Breakthrough Blues star who could seize All Blacks vacancy
Exciting propping prospect Josh Fusitu'a is challenging for national honours.
Gregor Paul: Why the TMO's call against Moana might haunt Super Rugby season
ANALYSIS: The decision to disallow Millennium Sanerivi's try was an officiating error.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for Crusaders
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 15th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Phil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscape
OPINION: Superman wears a Moana jersey and his secret identity is Ardie Savea.
'Had to weather the storm': Moana Pasifika top Blues
All the action as Moana Pasifika beat the Blues at North Harbour Stadium.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks wing returns for Blues
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 14th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'Fans will be fans': Ioane on joining Leinster amid Irish rivalry
All Blacks centre well aware he won't be an instant fan favourite in Ireland.
Phil Gifford: The Super Rugby Pacific final to put your money on
OPINION: In a potential dress rehearsal for the final, Damian McKenzie provided the spark.
Paul Lewis: How Mark Tele'a exit opens door for bold selections
OPINION: The speedy winger is leaving NZ rugby, opening a spot on the All Blacks wing.
Tight Five: Why the All Blacks' loose forward dilemma is a tough puzzle
OPINION: Analysing Scott Robertson's options for his loose forwards.
Blues back into playoff spots after bonus-point win in Suva
Vern Cotter's men are back into the top six on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.
Sorensen-McGee named for Black Ferns debut
The teenager has been named at fullback to face the Wallaroos on Saturday.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Phil Gifford: The best half of rugby this season
Canes and Chiefs put on a great second-half show after sleep-inducing first 40.
Māori All Black, Blues youngster rediagnosed with rare form of cancer
'In March this year, I got the news nobody wants to hear, that my sarcoma is back.'
'Bit of a wake-up call': Blues bounce back with big win
The Blues claimed a bonus-point win to get their season back on track.
Not done yet! How the Blues can make the quarter-finals
The defending champions sit third to last but they can't be ruled out just yet.
Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.
Gregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynasty
OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.
Blues slump to frustrating Reds defeat
A seventh loss leaves the Blues' title defence in tatters.
Recap: Blues well beaten by Reds
All the action as the Blues were beaten by the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks sensation returns as Chiefs receive mixed injury news
All the ins and outs ahead of the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Gregor Paul: Blues are not out of the Super Rugby race yet
OPINION: Why it's too soon to count out the reigning champions.