Rugby: Folau's progress freakish, says Tahs' Gibson
Footballing freak Israel Folau is setting impossibly high standards that no other rugby convert - including Benji Marshall - should expect to match.
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Wales coach Warren Gatland said to be increasingly keen on luring Chiefs player Gareth Anscombe from Hamilton with the potential prize of a World Cup spot.
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Benji Marshall says he is an "average'' rugby union player but insists he is better for his failed experiment at the Blues.
Rugby: Growing pack power a welcome boost for Kirwan's Blues
Amid the Benji Marshall saga and a listing ship sporting a spotty 3-5 record, John Kirwan is happy to seize on anything positive surrounding his beleaguered Blues.
Blues need to 'work harder'
Blues coach John Kirwan says his team needs to "work harder and stay in the fight" after a disappointing loss to the Hurricanes on Friday.
Rugby: Belief in game plan finally clicks for Crusaders
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Rugby: Marshall's chances fading fast
Benji Marshall's inclusion in the Blues match-day squad is now hanging by a thread.
Rugby: Chiefs short of time in bid to find lineout fix
The clock is ticking on the Chiefs' efforts to fix their malfunctioning lineout after their mauling at the hands of the Crus-aders.
Rugby: Waratahs pin hopes on Beale to reignite attack
The Waratahs are sweating on Kurtley Beale being fit as they look to break the shackles in key clashes with the Blues and Hurricanes.
Rugby: Sides use heads and hearts on concussion issue
The significance of Kieran Read leaving the field after 30 minutes on Saturday night was easy to understand in the context of the match.
Rugby: Aussie trio chase finals place
Halfway through the competition and three Australian teams are positioned to qualify for the Super Rugby finals for the first time in history.
Justin Marshall: How to resurrect Blues' season
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Rugby: Blood clots threaten Schwalger's season
Hurricanes prop John Schwalger could be out for the season after missing Friday's win over the Blues.
Weepu fires salvo at squad
Recovering Blues halfback Piri Weepu has warned his underperforming teammates they need to work out whether they want to be at the franchise or not.
Rugby: Now is the time to lift your game
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Rugby: Blues season on the rocks
A 39-20 defeat at the hands of the Hurricanes in Wellington last night was a frustrating blow to the Blues who have dropped five from eight this year.
Rugby: First-five puts hand up for under-20s
Super Rugby's break for the June tests comes at an opportune time for Blues first-five Simon Hickey.
Curious case of Benji Marshall
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Canes blow away Blues
Winning on the road continues to be a problem for the Blues following a 39-20 defeat to the Hurricanes in Wellington tonight.
Rugby: Calf injury sidelines Nonu
Ma'a Nonu has been ruled out of tonight's match against the Hurricanes in Wellington due to a calf injury.