Rugby: Home benefit at stake for 'Canes
Super Rugby's two best teams of 2015 will finally meet at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight and the stakes are high.
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JK's head back on the block
The latest twist in the daily soap opera that is the Blues over the past fortnight is that John Kirwan's job is apparently not safe after all.
Morale-boosting win for Blues
The Blues have finished the week from hell with a morale-boosting victory over the Bulls which they will rightly be very proud of.
Bulls no match for Moala
They've beaten themselves up off the track this week and when they stepped into the workplace where they have been troubled all season, they triumphed.
As it happened: Blues v Bulls
Join us here for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Bulls from Eden Park in Auckland.
Rugby: Double blow for Chiefs
The Chiefs have suffered a serious double blow before tomorrow night's showdown with the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Readers back Blues fan's open letter
Herald readers have overwhelmingly sided with a stanch Blues fan who has vented his frustration with the franchise in an open letter to Blues CEO Michael Redman.
Why Blues chief has been called gutless
One supporter's open letter to Blues CEO Michael Redman sums up every fan's disappointment and frustration.
Wayne Smith linked to Blues role
The Blues could be tested once again on the pitch tonight while the off-field drama continues with Wayne Smith the latest linked to the franshise.
The Crowd Goes Wild: Will the Canes blow it?
Is Konrad Hurrell really a liability? Martin Guptill or Hamish Rutherford? Mark and Andrew debate the week's big questions.
Rugby: Naholo as coveted as win over Cheetahs
A win-win scenario is filling the Highlanders spreadsheet this week.
Rugby: Rookie McKenzie winner in battle to take Chiefs' No 10 spot
The experimental phase is over and the results are in - Damian McKenzie is set to be the Chiefs' first five for the rest of the campaign.
Rugby: Nonu, Smith continue to evolve
The two have marked numerous milestones throughout their lengthy careers, which have worked in unison for the Hurricanes and All Blacks for the most part.
Where do the Blues go from here?
Rugby reporter Patrick McKendry on what it means for the Blues now that Tabai Matson has declared his commitment to the Crusaders.
Rugby: Matson says no to Kirwan
Tabai Matson has re-committed to the Crusaders rather than taking up John Kirwan's offer of joining him at the Blues.
The saga of JK and the Blues
A decision by the Blues board on Kirwan's coaching future is imminent, although an announcement may not be.
Wynne Gray: Revision rather than cull on cards at Blues puppet show
It seems John Kirwan is pulling a lot of strings about his future instead of the chief executive and board, writes Wynne Gray.
Time to turn ship around - du Plessis
"Whatever has happened here in the past for us is totally irrelevant," says Sharks captain Bismarck du Plessis ahead of Waratahs clash.
Testy Kirwan shows cracks
Oh what a lovely circus, writes Chris Rattue. The Blues can barely win on the field, and now they are losing their cool with the media off it.
Reds shake up backs for Rebels showdown
Rookie first five-eighth Jake McIntyre will make his Super Rugby debut in a new-look Queensland Reds side this weekend.
Rehab injury a cruel blow to ABs hopes
He is repeatedly touted as the All Blacks' third hooking option but Nathan Harris first must focus on getting back on the field.
Kirwan: Blues coaching saga rumbles on
The Blues coaching controversy appears set to rumble on for a while yet. John Kirwan answered questions from the media, only for the franchise to send a statement.
Gregor Paul: Who will lead Blues?
Those involved with the Blues coaching review have to insist it's not a done deal that Sir John Kirwan is staying on with Tabai Matson coming as his assistant.
Rugby: Matson talks to the Blues
Crusaders assistant coach Tabai Matson was yesterday in Auckland to talk to Blues' players and board members about joining the team and Sir John Kirwan from next year.
Scotty Stevenson: Colin you're much too good
Can someone please tell Colin Slade to tear up that overseas contract and stay a while?
Rugby: Top two set for crucial battle
It has taken until the 14th round of the season but the top two teams in Super Rugby are finally about to do battle.
Hurricanes could face first-five crisis
The Hurricanes could be facing a first-five crisis with James Marshall sent for scans on his knee.
Wynne Gray: JK fans need to get real
Reappointing John Kirwan is as unwise as rebuilding Eden Park for the last World Cup.