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Crusaders beat the Blues
Crusaders beat the Blues
The Crusaders put in a commanding performance to defeat the Blues in Saturday's Super Rugby derby clash, winning 23-3 at AMI Stadium....
Preview: Crusaders v Blues
Preview: Crusaders v Blues
A whopping seventeen members of the recently named All Blacks training squad are involved in Saturday's clash between the Crusaders and Blues....
Blues bring back Mealamu
Blues bring back Mealamu
Blues boss Sir John Kirwan has recalled several experienced campaigners for Saturday's clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch....
Blues hold off Rebels
Blues hold off Rebels
The Blues staved off a second half fightback from the Rebels to claim a 36-32 victory in Auckland on Saturday...
Preview: Blues v Rebels
Preview: Blues v Rebels
The Rebels and Blues square off in Auckland on Saturday night, in a trans-Tasman encounter that promises plenty of action-packed, flowing rugby....
Boric back for the Blues
Boric back for the Blues
Anthony Boric will partner Ali Williams in the second-row for the Blues in their clash with the Rebels at Eden Park on Saturday....
Joseph still backing Nonu
Joseph still backing Nonu
Jamie Joseph has jumped to the defence of embattled centre Ma'a Nonu after he was omitted from the Highlanders touring squad....
Blues call for Su'a
Blues call for Su'a
The Blues have added former New Zealand Schools number two Gafatasi Su'a to their squad as injury cover....
Stormers left feeling Blue
Stormers left feeling Blue
The Blues survived a late fightback from the Stormers to hold on for an 18-17 Super Rugby win at North Harbour Stadium in Albany on Friday....
De Villiers praise for Blues
De Villiers praise for Blues
Stormers captain Jean de Villiers is wary of the attacking threat posed by the Blues backline ahead of Friday's clash in Albany....
Preview: Blues v Stormers
Preview: Blues v Stormers
The Blues will look to make 'home' ground advantage count when they take on the Stormers in Albany on Friday. ...
Mealamu back for Blues
Mealamu back for Blues
The Blues have named hooker Keven Mealamu in their starting side that will face the Stormers while Rene Ranger moves back to left wing....
Mealamu to face Stormers
Mealamu to face Stormers
Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has confirmed that hooker Keven Mealamu will start against the Stormers this weekend. ...
Illness hits Blues camp
Illness hits Blues camp
Illnesses to several key players has wreaked havoc with the Blues' preparations for Friday's clash with the Stormers in Albany....
McKenzie hails Reds defence
McKenzie hails Reds defence
Reds boss Ewen McKenzie hailed his team's defence after they claimed a narrow 12-11 win over the Reds in Brisbane on Friday. ...
Cooper kicks sink Blues
Cooper kicks sink Blues
The Reds moved provisionally top of the Super Rugby standings after a late penalty from Quade Cooper saw them edge past the Blues 12-11....
Weekend predictions
Weekend predictions
It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits down in the SARugby.com hot-seat to give you his calls....
Preview: Reds v Blues
Preview: Reds v Blues
Two in-form sides will clash in Brisbane this weekend when the Reds host the Blues at Suncorp Stadium on Friday. ...
Trio recommit to Blues
Trio recommit to Blues
The Blues have been handed a boost ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Reds after Steven Luatua, Francis Saili and Charles Piutau all re-signed....
Ranger moves to midfield
Ranger moves to midfield
Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one change to his starting XV for Friday's clash with the Reds as Rene Ranger starts at centre....
 
 

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