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Franks' father defends supplements

The father of All Black props Ben and Owen Franks has defended the modern practice of taking supplements - saying they're used for recovery purposes.

Future of the Blues may lie in the past

John Kirwan works the room intensely. It is a balancing act for the Blues coach as he searches for the player interaction that is necessary to develop the franchise.

Rugby: Special edition jersey for Blues

Rugby: Clarke signs with Irish club

Rugby: Highlanders celebrate record number of season ticket holders

Rugby: Hopes Folau still has magic touch

Lean, keen Weepu ready to drive Blues

Piri Weepu reckons he has brought his A-frame and a reformed attitude for his second campaign with the Blues.

Injuries force Kahui to leave

Chiefs midfielder Richard Kahui has put an end to the speculation and confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to play rugby in Japan.

Rugby: Weepu looking forward to first run of year

Chris Rattue: Southern men set to rule for NZ in Super 15 title

Call it a hunch. Then again, call it the obvious after looking through the team lists and history books, writes Chris Rattue.

Rugby: Kahui's return delayed again

Rugby: Moala raring to go against Waratahs

Williams to captain Blues for first time

Ali Williams will captain the Blues for the first time when the side faces the Waratahs on Saturday for their second pre-season hitout of the year.

Rugby: Crusaders preparing for Guildford return

Veainu answers Crusaders' wing SOS

Telusa Veainu has been called into the Crusaders from the Highlanders to cover a wing shortage.