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'It was a classic': Crusaders top Blues in wet-weather thriller
A last-minute James O'Connor penalty lifted the Crusaders to the win.
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LockerRoom: Rookie Blues fullback oval-ball superstar in making
A Blues young gun aims for triple international honours.
Blues go back-to-back as Super Rugby Aupiki champions
The Blues prevailed to earn the title and a match against the Australian champion Waratahs
Blues hammer Moana Pasifika to claim Super Rugby's battle for Auckland
The 2024 champions proved their season is far from done.
The injured stars set to return in round nine of Super Rugby
All the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Rugby’s newest rivalry prepares to ignite this weekend
Moana Pasifika could change the complexion of their sibling rivalry with the Blues.
Michael Burgess: The big questions over Eden Park’s future
As it stands, two of three biggest teams in this city have no interest in using Eden Park.
Blues outlast Hurricanes for first win since round three
The Blues banked a 19-18 win in a physical encounter.
Gregor Paul: How Blues players are unfairly tarnished by anti-Auckland sentiment
OPINION: Lazy assumptions about Aucklanders count against top footy players.
All Blacks prop ruled out for remainder of Super Rugby season
All the ins and outs ahead of the eighth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Hoskins Sotutu on All Blacks omission and potential England switch
The former All Blacks No 8 is eligible for England and Fiji in November.
Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle
All the ins and outs ahead of the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Liam Napier: The numbers that reveal what's going wrong with the Blues
OPINION: From dominant champions to a low-table shambles. What's wrong with the Blues?
Phil Gifford: Is Hoskins Sotutu doing enough for an All Blacks return?
OPINION: The Blues No 8's form is symptomatic of his side's struggles.
‘A bit of Vitamin W’: Crusaders coach on 2025 return to form
'We're nowhere near where we want to be yet; we've still got a bit to do.'
Ranking NZ rugby’s 30 most influential power brokers
Gregor Paul reflects on who are the real movers and shakers in New Zealand rugby.
Phil Gifford: The returning star who can reignite Blues
Southerners rise again, but strengthened Blues might be able to strike.
Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues
The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.
Kea Kids: Spider-Man turns the Blues red
Reporter Theo is training with The Blues, where he learns the spidey super powers they’re taking to Marvel-themed Super Rugby Pacific.
‘He’s hurting’: Five-try hero benched as Crusaders make tough calls for big Blues match
Crusaders chasing their first away win in over 600 days against the Blues at Eden Park.
Gregor Paul: The truth behind the Blues' sluggish start to the season
OPINION: The team's once-effective power play lacks the dynamism it had last year.
Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful
OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.
Letters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giant
OPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.
Chiefs hang on to top Blues in blockbuster
Donning the garb of superheroes didn’t change the script for the Blues and Chiefs.
Chiefs battle to thrilling win over Blues
All the action as the Chiefs edged the Blues in Hamilton.
Fantasy Super Rugby: What if scores counted towards All Blacks selection?
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.
Phil Gifford: The new faces that could redefine the All Blacks
OPINION: Du’Plessis Kirifi’s hard work might earn him a spot in the All Blacks.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
10 or 15? The position Perofeta sees himself having 'more influence' in
An All Blacks utility hopes his return can revive the Blues' stuttering title defence.
Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2025
All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign