The rise and rise of Dalton Papali’i
It’s impossible to deny that Dalton Papali'i's efforts on the field justify a place in Steve Hansen’s 32-man squad for Novembe…
Sam Warlow
14 Oct, 20:18
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The damning statistics counting against Brumbies ahead of Blues semi-final
The Brumbies will have to defy history if they are to upset the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final on Saturday.
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10 Jun, 1:49
OPINION
McCaw was an automatic selection after injury, but Sam Cane is not
The All Blacks’ loose forward jigsaw puzzle is already doing my head in, so one can only imagine how it is exercising the minds …
Campbell Burnes
17 Oct, 20:01
OPINION
Predicting the All Blacks team to face the USA Eagles next week
Expect an array of changes when the All Blacks name their team to face the USA Eagles in the first test of their end-of-year tour.
Alex McLeod
10 Oct, 21:23
Blues re-call All Blacks trio for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against Reds in Brisbane
The Blues have re-called three All Blacks, including their captain, into their starting side to face the Reds at Suncorp Stadium o…
Sam Smith
01 Jun, 21:47
'It's what every player tries to do': How Scott Gregory recovered from his horror Highlanders debut
It's been almost a year since Scott Gregory had a starting debut to forget against the Blues in Auckland. Since then, he's become …
Alex McLeod
01 Jun, 0:19
Why the All Blacks might not name many debutants to play Tonga and Fiji
An ex-All Black believes the national selectors might take a conservative approach when it comes time to picking their squad to fa…
Alex McLeod
31 May, 21:54
Watch: Dane Coles goes one-on-one with Barrett before on-field Canes mosh pit
On a collision course with Barrett trying to make a cover tackle, Coles took the opportunity gleefully to barge into the Blues ful…
Online Editors
14 Jun, 0:07
Exactly why giant prop Karl Tu'inukuafe was axed
Power scrummaging loosehead Tu'inukuafe was the biggest name missing after coach Steve Hansen trimmed his squad.
Online Editors
31 Jul, 3:32
'We just felt Saturday's the right time to try that particular part of the plan'
Steve Hansen believes the time is right to field gifted playmaker Beauden Barrett at fullback and won't rule out other profound po…
Online Editors
24 Jul, 23:38
Four new caps named in All Blacks 39-man squad for Rugby Championship
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has named four new caps in his 39-man Rugby Championship squad.
Online Editors
02 Jul, 2:19
Call-up for potential All Blacks bolter Tom Robinson thwarted by injury
Blues flanker Tom Robinson has been denied a meteoric call-up to the All Blacks by a potentially season-ending knee injury.
Online Editors
27 Jun, 22:58
Sonny Bill Williams returns for the Blues for Hurricanes derby match
A number of key All Blacks will return for the Blues for their final match of the season against the Hurricanes in Wellington, inc…
Online Editors
12 Jun, 21:31
Match Highlights: Record breaker Higginbotham inspires Reds to comeback win over Blues
A milestone double by try-scoring forward Scott Higginbotham has delivered the Queensland Reds a thrilling 29-28 Super Rugby win o…
Online Editors
07 Jun, 9:03
Blues bring back World Cup hopeful for do-or-die Crusaders clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: It will be the toughest of tasks for the Blues this weekend when they travel to Canterbury to take on the Crusa…
Online Editors
22 May, 22:13
The future All Blacks that could turn the inconsistent Blues from mediocre to genuine playoff contenders
If MacDonald is looking to make amends for in his bid to get the Blues back into the realm of Super Rugby title contenders, then t…
Alex McLeod
22 May, 2:32
